Former President Obama will make appearances on TikTok to push for voter registration, a report says. As part of a broader Democratic initiative to reach approximately 30 million potential voters through non-traditional means on National Voter Registration Day, Obama conducted a series of interviews with 25-year-old TikTok influencer and non-profit director Carlos Espina for TikTok, Axios reported. Espina, who has ...
Anyone who finds the KYC (Know Your Customer) identification process too intrusive but still wants to place sports bets online or play computer-generated and live dealer casino games on a legally permitted iGaming website may be pleased to learn that there are now hundreds of website operators that don’t enforce the KYC process. In other words, you can now find ...
Landlords in the UK could soon be hit with capital gains tax bills of up to £90,000 if Labour’s proposed changes to the tax system are implemented. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suggested aligning capital gains tax rates with income tax rates, which would significantly increase the tax burden on property owners. Current average capital gains tax bills for those selling ...
Labour’s proposed expat exit tax has come under fire from leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, which warns that the policy could drive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) away from the UK to more tax-friendly countries like France. Vanesha Kistoo, Head of Blick Rothenberg’s French Desk, described the proposed tax as “deeply flawed” and fiscally counterproductive, suggesting it ...
If so, how often is acceptable? What if the contact is unwanted? The Employment Tribunal recently considered these issues in the Toure v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs case. Ms Toure joined HMRC in 2019 and is a French national of African origin and a Muslim. She had a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Comments were ...
China slapped new export controls on a batch of minerals such as antimony – vital for the U.S. defense industry as a flame-retardant component used in machine bearings – in a move that could send prices in the defense sector soaring. The little-known metal antimony is used in ammunition, infrared missiles, nuclear weapons and night vision goggles, as well as ...
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to Bonne Terre Limited, trading as Sky Betting and Gaming, for unlawfully processing personal data through advertising cookies without obtaining user consent. From 10 January to 3 March 2023, the company collected and shared personal information with advertising technology companies as soon as users accessed the SkyBet website, before they had ...
A new report by The Entrepreneurs Network and Sumer, the UK’s leading mid-market accountancy practice for SMEs, has found that 44% of UK businesses have come close to shutting down in 2024. The United Growth Report, which surveyed 610 entrepreneurs across twelve UK regions, highlights the significant challenges faced by UK SMEs in a turbulent economic climate. The report will ...
Will Shu, founder and chief executive of Deliveroo, has sold shares worth nearly £15 million, just a month after the food delivery company reported its first profit. Between September 12 and September 16, Shu sold 9.4 million shares, valued at £14.8 million, to fund personal property investments. Despite the sale, Shu still retains 95.8 million shares in the company, which ...
Boxing is often hailed as the “sweet science,” where strategy, skill, and physical prowess converge in the ring. For bettors, understanding the nuances that influence a boxer’s performance can be the difference between a winning bet and a losing one. When placing bets on boxing matches, two critical factors are a fighter’s recent form and the buzz surrounding their training ...