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Sam Uffindell was lucky to avoid NZ’s criminal justice system as a schoolboy – but it was the right outcome

However you look at it, the National Party has selected someone who once committed an act of criminal violence to…

The Conversation

Knowledge Development Box tax relief could get the axe in Budget 2023

The Government could be ready to scrap a 6.25pc patent tax relief, but officials are more cautious on calls to…

Irish Independent

Childcare sector reaching crisis point over workforce shortages and low wages

Childcare centres around Australia say they're rapidly losing staff, and there is broad agreement about the root cause of the…

ABC News

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Monday briefing: How to understand the huge numbers that rule our economy

In today’s newsletter: From GDP and government spending to inflation, it can be hard to get around the big figures…

The Guardian - UK

Multinational tax crackdown looms as Labor reveals plan to claw back $1.8 billion

Corporations like Facebook and Apple are staring down the barrel of a huge crackdown on their tax affairs as the…

The New Daily

Using leftover donations of Covid vaccines as foreign aid could slash humanitarian spending

The decision shows the Government ‘providing as little as possible financial support to countries’, one nonprofit group says

The Telegraph

Sluggish growth since Tories came to power leaves average Brit £4,000 worse off

Labour accuses government of running ‘low-growth economy’ compared to neighbours

The Independent UK

More money and smarter choices: how to fix Australia's broken NHMRC medical research funding system

Most health research in Australia is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), which distributes around $800…

The Conversation

Finally! Top jobs are going to women who have more confidence than ability too

According to the polls, the UK is on its way to having its third female Prime Minister. This is good…

Evening Standard

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Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia

When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the…

The Conversation

Beehive shouldn't assume bigger is better for local government

An Infrastructure Commission report finds no evidence of economies of scale in council services. Local authorities should have more devolved responsibility…

Newsroom.co.nz

Richer nations fall short on climate finance pledge

Richer countries failed to keep a $100 billion a year pledge to developing nations to help them achieve their climate…

The Independent UK

Chile is updating its constitution for the 21st century. The US should follow its lead

The US constitution used to be considered a model for democracies around the world – but its antiquated institutions and…

The Guardian - US

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UK’s outdated property taxes favour the wealthy, says OECD

An increase could mean lower income tax and and also help young people on to the property ladder

The Guardian - UK

‘Fleecing the public’: Labor puts corporate giants on notice as Rio Tinto coughs up $1 billion in tax

Corporate giants failing to pay their fair share of tax have been put on notice as Labor prepares to introduce…

The New Daily

'Unprecedented growth in house prices': OECD calls for cap on housing tax breaks benefiting the rich

Capping tax breaks for housing could help reduce house prices and ensure that property is not concentrated in the hands…

ABC News

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he thinks global tax deal can still be completed

Ireland still expects a global deal for a minimum corporate tax rate of 15pc to be implemented, despite hurdles in…

Irish Independent

How does Australia’s Covid death rate and hospitalisations compare with other countries?

There are currently more than 207 people in hospital for every million Australians – similar numbers to Belgium, France, Spain…

The Guardian - AU

US can't deliver tax deal Janet Yellen convinced Paschal Donohoe to support

Ireland is now backed into a corner on a global corporate tax deal that may never be adopted by the…

Irish Independent

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Benzinga Before The Bell: Donald Trump's Presidential Bid, Facebook Testing Multiple Profiles, UnitedHealth Q2 Earnings Growth And Other Top Financial Stories Friday, July 15

CNBC Augmented Supply Best Way To Balance Rising Oil Prices, Says OECD Chief

Benzinga

OECD delays new global company tax accord until 2024

SWEEPING global corporation tax reforms will not be in place until at least 2024, according to the organisation managing the…

Irish Independent

Why be a poor version of Germany instead of doing what we do best?

Manufacturing is not our forte. But we are world beaters in services. Success will prove elusive until we recognise that

The Guardian - UK

Government cannot put every pensions decision it has on the long finger

In a week when the government announced that it will be able to deliver a €6.7bn budget shortly, it is…

Irish Independent

Govt could yet force tech giants to pay NZ media

An Australian-style legislative response against global digital platforms to make them pay for media content remains possible as a new…

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia lagging further behind OECD on research, Universities Australia chair warns

Universities Australia chair John Dewar will address the National Press Club on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times