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Chemical companies lobbying MPs not to ban Pfas

Exclusive: Analysis of responses shows firms are urging parliamentarians to limit regulation of ‘forever chemicals’

The Guardian - UK

Tax revenue as a share of GDP in Europe: Which countries collect the most?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how much tax European countries collect and what share of their national outputs it represents. Among the top five economies, France records the highest ratio, while the UK has the lowest.

Euronews

Global Growth Slows In 2025 As Inflation And Policy Uncertainty Weigh

IMF and OECD revise growth forecasts downward, warning that trade tensions and elevated inflation could dampen investment and global recovery.

International Business Times

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Nursery and crèche: How much do families spend on childcare across Europe?

Among the top economies in Europe, Germany and Italy rank best, both in nominal childcare fees and in salary share spent on nurseries, while the UK remains among the most expensive.

Euronews

Young people neither in employment nor in education: Which European countries are worst affected?

Two-thirds of European countries have not yet met the 9% target for young people who are neither in employment nor in education or training (NEET). Most NEETs are outside the labour force rather than unemployed.

Euronews

Reeves leaves no stone unturned as she mulls reforms for property tax

Chancellor and prime minister are latest in a long line of politicians who have tried to squeeze more out of UK property

The Guardian - UK

2 in 3 Africans will live in cities by 2050: how planners can put this to good use

Africa’s population is projected to nearly double by 2050, with 80% of that growth being concentrated in urban areas, leaving two out of three Africans living in cities. This expansion of cities at an unprecedented rate will bring both challenges and opportunities for African countries. In this edited extract from…

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Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community

Disillusioned with Seoul’s work-to-survive lifestyle, a group of Koreans find refuge in the rural ‘Don’t Worry Village’.

Al Jazeera

Property tax across Europe: Which countries collect the most, and what’s their share of total tax?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.

Euronews

Mind the skills gap: Older workers falling behind in training

Older workers are falling behind in training. The OECD says a stronger focus on boosting their skills is crucial for the labour market.

Euronews

AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) advances at breakneck speed, it is upending assumptions about which jobs are “safe” from automation.

The Conversation

Wealth taxes don’t always work the way governments hope they will. Here are some alternatives

With the UK government facing a multibillion pound gap between revenue and spending, calls for a wealth tax are becoming louder.

The Conversation

“Women Fought For This”: Mom’s Video About Challenges Of Being A Working Mom Splits The Internet

How can the system be so messed up?

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Countries under pressure to finalise UN plastic pollution treaty as talks resume

Countries are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, where they will hope to break a deadlock in talks for a legally binding agreement on plastics.

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Euronews

Surviving retirement: Where do older Europeans get their money?

Public payouts, such as state pensions, account for around two-thirds of the income of people aged 65 and over in Europe.

Euronews

Educated but still unemployed: How does unemployment vary among university graduates across Europe?

Unemployment rates are higher among the general population than among university graduates across Europe—except in Turkey. Euronews Business looks at the data.

The Guardian - AU

The biggest voices need to admit Australia is a low-taxing nation before joining the economic reform conversation

Acoss’s new report factchecks some myths about Australia’s tax system and should be the basis of any discussion at the government’s roundtable

The Conversation

US and European economies depend heavily on immigrants – decades of data reveal just how much

As anti-immigration rhetoric surges across Europe and the United States, it is vital that we look beyond the fearmongering and analyse what is really going on. While human mobility is often presented as a burden, the truth is quite the opposite. It is an essential driver of economic growth, demographic…

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Australia scores well in managing chronic health issues

The first international survey of patients living with chronic conditions who saw GPs has found that Australia is one of the top performers worldwide.

Euronews

Heatwaves in Europe: Which countries face the biggest GDP and labour productivity losses?

Rising heat is already affecting Europe’s economy, and researchers warn the losses in GDP and productivity will worsen in the decades ahead.

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The US Dollar’s Sharp Decline

The U.S. dollar has plummeted against the euro since the beginning of 2025, shedding more than 12% of its value.

The Independent UK

Samsung heirs sell Seoul villa to pay South Korea’s largest-ever inheritance tax bill

Sale of £13m Itaewon property adds to Samsung family’s asset liquidation drive

The Guardian - US

Trump bullied Canada over ‘digital taxes’ – and Ottawa submitted

The question now: will countries cave in to these threats or stick together and collect the billions they are rightly owed?

Euronews

Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?

As inflation remains at 2.6%, Denmark was the most expensive country for bread and cereals, as well as for fish, while Romania is the least expensive for fruits, vegetables and potatoes.

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When the Soil Dries Up and the Labels Stay On

The OECD’s latest report on global land degradation paints an increasingly alarming picture. With 4 °C of warming, droughts are projected to become up to seven times more frequent.

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