Millions of UK Households Face Energy Bill Increases Due to Heat Network Expansion
Over five million households in the UK are facing the prospect of significant increases in their energy bills as a result of a major network roll-out. The government is aiming to expand the number of heat networks across the country,…
Italy’s Bold Move: Selling Off Crown Jewels to Address Massive Public Debt
Italy is making a bold move to address its massive public debt by putting its crown jewels up for sale. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government aims to raise 20 billion euros by 2026 through a privatisation program, which includes…
Legal Challenge to Onshore Wind Policy in England
Onshore wind policy in England is facing a legal challenge as the UK government’s decision to exclude onshore wind projects from the types of energy infrastructure projects that can generally be considered as ‘nationally significant infrastructure projects’ (NSIPs) under planning…
Threat to Argentina’s Film Industry Sparks International Protest
Argentina’s film industry is facing a major threat as newly elected president Javier Milei aims to fulfill his promise of cutting state spending by proposing to eliminate the country’s national film institute (INCAA) and its film schools (ENERC). This move…
Time to Reform VAT Threshold and Administration
It’s time to take VAT out of the ‘too-difficult’ box By Colin Borland Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has an opportunity to tackle the complexity and practical effects of VAT in his Spring Budget. It’s hard to believe that at a time…
Trudeau government policies driving cost-of-living crisis
After eight years of the Trudeau Liberal government managing the Canadian economy, Canadians are in the throes of a cost-of-living crisis. While this crisis is being felt by citizens in countries around the world, the Trudeau government’s policies are exacerbating…
Spanish Prime Minister Pledges to Take Active Role in Key Industries
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed his government’s intention to take a more active role in the country’s key industries, aiming to foster new opportunities in areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and defense. In an interview with…
UK Government Warned to Modernize Casino Rules to Avoid Extra Costs
The UK government has been warned to modernize casino rules before imposing extra costs, as the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns about the potential impact on jobs and businesses in 2024. In an op-ed article for the…