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Europe is subsidising its way into a deeper energy crisis

Energy crisis: Governments should replace blanket tax cuts and price caps with direct income transfers for vulnerable households, liquidity support and non-earmarked tax credits for exposed sectors, writes Judith Arnal, State Economist in Spain, in an opinion piece for Euronews.

Euronews

‘Welfare Queens’: Donald Trump just handed America’s billionaires a $1.96 trillion payday

America’s billionaires just got a lot richer, and it’s not because they suddenly invented the next big thing. Since the 2025 Trump-GOP tax cuts kicked in, the collective wealth of the country’s 974 billionaires has ballooned by $1.96 trillion, a 31% jump in just 16 months. That’s the headline according…

The Mary Sue

New Poll Shows Trump 58 Points Underwater With Independents on Taxes Despite Major Cuts

According to a late March Fox News poll reported on by CNN data analyst Harry Enten, Trump is "58 points underwater" among independents on taxes.

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House Democrats file six articles of impeachment against defense secretary Pete Hegseth – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’

Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May elections

The Guardian - UK

Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich

Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation.

Axios

Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch

North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads.

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Reform hits out at IFS analysis of Scottish tax plans

The IFS said the party’s tax plans were ‘not credible’.

Evening Standard

Europe's response to the relentless surge in energy and fuel costs from the war in Iran

Brent crude topped €100 a barrel after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. With no unified EU response from Brussels, capitals are opting for tax cuts, price caps or simply delaying concrete action.

Euronews

Spain unveils €5 billion energy package with tax cuts to offset Iran war costs

The Spanish government has approved a package of 80 measures to tackle rising energy prices and mitigate the broader economic impact of the war in the Middle East.

Euronews

Nato relocates personnel from Iraq mission to Europe amid conflict in Middle East – as it happened

Announcement follows Poland’s confirmation of troop withdrawal because of ‘worsening security situation’

The Guardian - UK

The $38.9 trillion national debt is costing you thousands of extra dollars per year on your mortgage. Here’s how it adds up

“The consistent pattern of deficit spending that has been the norm in the United States for many years has driven up costs for families."

Fortune

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

AAP

Ted Cruz Urges Scott Bessent to Go Around Congress and Enact $200B Tax Cuts

Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Tim Scott formally urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enact roughly $200 billion in tax cuts without the approval of Congress.

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2 Reasons Middle-Class Tax Refunds Might Feel More Like Stealth Stimulus Checks This Year

Some middle‑class tax refunds may be bigger this year, thanks to tax cuts and inflation adjustments. Here’s why your refund might feel like extra cash.

Fortune

Health care spending is surging just as Trump’s tax cuts cripple its funding

Health spending is eating up a growing share of the government’s shrinking budget.

Euronews

Can IFAD’s “First Mile” revolution secure Africa’s food future?{Business Africa}

We find out how IFAD is transforming farm losses into bankable opportunities for rural youth and local markets and ECOWAS promised cheaper regional flights after aviation tax cuts — but high fares and conflicting national policies are stalling reforms.

The Guardian - AU

Finally fixing capital gains tax is good – but linking it to another tax cut for Australia’s rich is bollocks

Undoing bad policy does not require rewarding those who have benefited from it

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Trump vs. 5 Presidents Who Raised Taxes the Most and 5 That Lowered Them

Understanding how different administrations shape U.S. tax policy is key to making sense of today's economic unrest. Over the past several decades, presidents from both political parties have...

The Free Financial Advisor

How The SALT Deduction Caps Squeezed Many Middle-Income Taxpayers

A single number — $10,000 — redrew the financial map for millions of households. When Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017, lawmakers lowered tax rates, nearly doubled the standard deduction, and promised broad relief. Yet one provision quietly shifted the ground under middle-income families in…

Budget and the Bees

Georgia Tax Proposal: Senate Leaders Push Long-Term Plan to Phase Out Income Tax

Checking your pay stub can feel like watching money drain through a crack in the floor. You work hard and do everything right, yet a chunk of your earnings disappears before it ever reaches your hands. It is no wonder so many Georgians feel squeezed by the rising cost of…

Fortune

Trump’s tariffs cancel out what he claims is ‘the largest tax cut in American history’: The average person will lose $300 even after refunds

“If the tariffs were out of the picture, it would be real relief for American workers and businesses,” the Tax Foundation’s Erica York told Fortune.

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Working Families Tax Cuts Act Kicks In Next Year: 5 Moves To Make Before the Rules Shift

Working Families Tax Cuts Act takes effect 2026 with retroactive provisions. Make these strategic moves now for tips, overtime, car loans, HSAs and refunds.

The Guardian - UK

Japanese shares hit record high as Sanae Takaichi wins landslide election victory

Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic party to be pressed on promised tax cuts and fiscal stimulus plans

Thousandaire

The 2026 Tax Law Change That Could Cost You Thousands — Unless You Do This Now

For the last eight years, tax season was deceptively simple for most Americans. Thanks to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the Standard Deduction was so high, nearly $30,000 for couples, that 90% of taxpayers stopped tracking receipts. You didn’t need to log your charitable donations, medical bills,…

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