Tax

British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List

The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.

Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess

A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Under Tourism Threat: Will a New Tourist Tax Curb the Surge?

Japan’s tourism hits record highs with over 36.8M visitors and ¥8.1T spent, prompting new tourist taxes to curb overtourism in 2025.

Quality Over Quantity: Switzerland Must Look East When America Turns Its Back

As Switzerland scrambles for a trade deal whilst facing 39% tariffs, the question becomes whether Swiss independence can survive American economics?

Oman: Rentier State No More

Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.

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The North Sea Trades Big Oil for Giant Wind Farm

While Donald Trump rails against turbines, the world's biggest offshore wind farm lands in Norfolk. 

Rural Europe Pushes Back Against Megafarms

Almost half of Poland’s 2,000 large poultry farms lack EU pollution permits, as Brussels takes Warsaw to court over drinking water failures.

A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar

Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.

From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush

As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.

IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?

As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.