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Wealthy individuals taxed in sharp British budget

The British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announces tax increases of 40 billion pounds, approximately 554 billion kronor, to fill the gaps in the country's tax coffers. This marks a change of course in the UK's political direction.

Wealthy individuals taxed in sharp British budget

Amazon Invests Billions in the UK

Tech giant Amazon is investing eight billion pounds, equivalent to around 108 billion kronor, in the UK over the next five years, the company announces. The announcement is welcome news for the country's new Labour government, which has put economic growth at the center and promised to "rebuild" the country.

Amazon Invests Billions in the UK

"Black Hole" Forces Brits to Save

The UK's new Finance Minister Rachel Reeves warns that tough decisions are required to reduce public expenditure and increase taxes. .

"Black Hole" Forces Brits to Save

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a rapid start to the job by presenting a range of ministers in the new Labour government. The country is getting its first female Finance Minister in Rachel Reeves.

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day

The pub death is spreading, one of several depressing economic signals ahead of the British election. In England and Wales, 80 pubs are now closing down for good every month.

Sad pub statistics: So many are closing down every day