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Image for Russia plans new tax on electronics to boost its defence capacityFinance

Russia Plans New Tax on Electronics to Boost Its Defence Capacity

Image for Ukraine corruption case causes stand-off in parliament as anger mountsHeadlines

Ukraine Corruption Case Causes Stand-Off in Parliament as Anger Mounts

Image for Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairsHeadlines

Ireland's Harris Appointed Finance Minister, McEntee Moves to Foreign Affairs

Image for UK to set up energy resilience taskforce after Heathrow power outageFinance

UK to Set up Energy Resilience Taskforce After Heathrow Power Outage

Image for Britain may repeat tax rises next year, Franklin Templeton's Zahn says

Britain May Repeat Tax Rises Next Year, Franklin Templeton's Zahn Says

Date: November 18, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government is likely to repeat tax rises next year, Franklin Templeton head of European fixed income David Zahn said on Tuesday, adding that long-term gilt yields could...

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Benefits of Any US Support Hard to Gauge for Hungary's Rating, Fitch Says

Date: November 17, 2025

By Marc Jones and Gergely Szakacs LONDON/BUDAPEST (Reuters) -The benefit to Hungary's credit rating of any potential U.S. financial backstop package remains difficult to factor in, Fitch has said, and...

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Ex-Leader of Spain's Valencia Region Grilled in Parliament Over Deadly Floods

Date: November 17, 2025

By Jesus Calero (Reuters) -The outgoing leader of Spain's Valencia region, Carlos Mazon, told parliament on Monday the authorities did not know that people were drowning when he was questioned for...

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Hungary Launches up to $272 Million Tax Cut Package for Small Businesses

Date: November 17, 2025

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary will launch a package of tax cuts worth 80 billion to 90 billion forints ($241.85 million to $272.08 million) for small businesses to be financed with a tax rise on banks...

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Lukoil-Moldova Grants Free Use of Airport Fuel Terminal to Government Amid US Sanctions

Date: November 14, 2025

CHISINAU (Reuters) -Lukoil-Moldova has agreed to allow the Moldovan government free use of its fuel terminal at Chisinau airport, the country’s energy minister said on Friday. The move aims to secure...

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UK's Reeves Does Not Plan to Raise Income Tax, Government Source Says

Date: November 14, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves does not plan to raise income tax at her upcoming annual budget on November 26 due to an improved fiscal outlook, a government source said on...