For the first time in 45 years, France will end the year without a budget for the following year, and will have to pass a “special law,” a constitutional tool to guarantee the continuity of the state. Only yesterday this situation was highly unlikely, but it is now certain, according to President Emmanuel Macron. “A … Read more
Cheltenham, England, Dec. 4, 2024 –A majority of senior cybersecurity professionals at the UK’s largest organisations struggle with feelings of helplessness and professional despair, new research by Green Raven Limited indicates. These negative emotions result from practitioners’ anticipation of eventual, inevitable failure to protect their organisation. Most practitioners say these same feelings spill over into and impact their personal lives. … Read more
The Labour Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget brings a host of new tax measures aimed primarily at second homeowners, buy-to-let landlords, holiday lettings, and employers. These changes are designed to realign tax rates and incentivise primary home ownership while also putting employers on notice to prepare for increased costs in the coming years. For property owners … Read more
Feel free to skip one more pundit’s view of the Budget if you’ve had enough. I’m not claiming to be John Maynard Keynes. This is just how I see things. When asked why he robbed banks, the US heist wiz Willie Sutton said: “Because that’s where the money is.” Those hit by what passes for … Read more
In a rather parochial perspective, I asked my friends to give a reaction to Rachel Reeve’s budget, and got a nice summary back. Here’s the low-down: Autumn Budget Brings Relief for Pensioners but Sparks Debate on Inheritance Tax Changes The UK’s autumn budget is setting the stage for significant changes aimed at helping pensioners maintain … Read more