Harare, Zimbabwe – The cholera epidemic that swept Zimbabwe in 2008-2009 killed more than 4,000 people and overshadowed nearly 100,000. Some parts of Harare and its surrounding suburbs were particularly affected and, the next day, the attention fell on the lack of reliability of the aging infrastructure of the capital. The government finally obtained a … Read more
Harare, Zimbabwe – A few days after giving birth to her youngest daughter in May 2024, Shirley famous Mkono, a 34 -year -old mother, went to her local clinic to ask for help for persistent headaches. The nursing staff feared that she could not have uncontrolled hypertension, remembers Mkono as she rocks her daughter, now … Read more
A Treasury Minister refused to exclude tax increases in the fall budget, with regard to the concern that any global economic instability could mean that the government will not have enough money to finance its spending plans. Speaking to Sky HUB policy with Ali FortescueEmma Reynolds defended the way in which the economy was managed, … Read more
Elon Musk criticized the bill on the taxes and expenses of American president Donald Trump, calling “scandalous” and a “disgusting abomination”. The bill, which includes fiscal alleviations of several billion dollars, was adopted by the Republicans of the Chamber in May and was described by the president as a “great magnificent bill”. The technological billionaire … Read more
Cliff Nicholls manages two trampoline parks and indoor play centers: one in Tamworth in the West Midlands, the other in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He already feels pressure from the latest government’s budgetary measures and has been forced to abandon other investment plans. “The national increases in the minimum wage to come in April, combined with … Read more
The family behind Lakeland, one of Britain’s most prominent privately owned retailers, is exploring a sale after more than 60 years amid growing cost pressures sweeping the industry. Sky News has learned that Lakeland, controlled by founder Alan Rayner’s three sons, has appointed advisers to assess the appetite of potential buyers for a deal. Lakeland, … Read more
River Island, the privately owned fashion retailer, is preparing to exercise tighter control over its cost base as the general public faces the prospect of big tax hikes in April. Sky News understands that River Island, which is owned by the Lewis family, has brought in AlixPartners to work on a cost-cutting and profit-improving exercise … Read more
The rugged mountains, limestone caves and spectacular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog – the Brecon Beacons – attract visitors from all over the world. Tourism is an essential part of the local economy. But local attractions say the industry would be devastated by the Welsh Government’s decision. plans for a night tourist tax. “In an area … Read more
A British hedge fund trader has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Denmark for a billion-pound tax fraud. Sanjay Shah54, was behind a business scheme known as ‘cum-ex’ which fraudulently obtained 9 billion Danish kroner (£1 billion) in dividend tax refunds from the Danish Treasury between 2012 and 2015. Shah, who appeared in … Read more
Labour’s rural problem has resurfaced. This time the government faces fierce opposition modification of inheritance tax. Unless a breakthrough is made, Labour’s rural problem risks becoming everyone’s problem. The protesters showed no signs to move back on Tuesday. Farmers from all over rural Britain got up in the middle of the night to begin their … Read more