Shorouk Express The flood of untaxed and often unsafe goods prompted the European Commission to propose a temporary solution for the packages under €150 a month ago. This “de minimis” rule allows exporters like Shein and Temu to send products directly to consumers, often bypassing scrutiny. The EU has already received more packages in the…
Shorouk Express Residents, non-residents, salaried workers, the self-employed, landlords, retirees – there are various tax deadlines throughout the year that you need to be aware depending on your status in Spain. Make sure you have these dates in your calendar for 2026. While many people won’t need to be worried about tax deadlines just yet,…
Shorouk Express The fourth session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP4) to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products closed with new commitments to strengthen co-operation. Representatives of 60 parties agreed on concrete measures to fight against the illicit trade in tobacco. “The decisions we have taken during this MOP strengthen the…
Shorouk Express “Obesity robs children of the best possible start in life,” Streeting told MPs Tuesday. “It hits the poorest hardest — sets them up for a lifetime of problems.” Bottles and cartons of milkshakes, flavored milk, sweetened yoghurt drinks, chocolate milk drinks, ready-to-drink coffees and milk substitute drinks will now be eligible for the…
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Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email A government minister has admitted that Labour’s tax rises have led to wealthy Britons leaving the country, just days before this week’s make-or-break Budget….
Shorouk Express ‘I’m not in favour of breaking manifesto pledges’: Streeting welcomes income tax U-turn Health Secretary Wes Streeting welcomed the apparent U-turn over plans to break Labour’s manifesto commitment on income tax. Mr Streeting told LBC Radio: “I’m not in favour of breaking manifesto pledges. “I think that trust in politics and politicians is…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to break Labour’s manifesto pledge and raise income tax at this month’s Budget, it has been reported. The chancellor…
Shorouk Express The Republican Left of Catalonia party Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is to propose a new bill in Congress this Tuesday to introduce a new tax for owners of several properties in Spain. ERC’s proposal is an extra tax on accumulation of residential real estate, applicable from the third property onwards. This means it will increase…
Shorouk Express Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Rachel Reeves will reportedly target employee pension contributions in a bid to raise more money at this month’s crunch Budget. The chancellor, according to…
