Capital gains tax (CGT) receipts fell sharply last year, reinforcing concerns that higher taxes on investment gains are failing to deliver additional revenue while discouraging business activity. New figures published by HM Revenue and Customs show CGT receipts totalled £13.646 billion in 2025, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 — a decline of 8.4 per cent. Wealth managers said the ...
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a potential White House hopeful for 2028, said on Wednesday that he wants a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president and people holding office in other branches of government. ‘You’re 75 years old: done,’ Emanuel, a Democrat, said at a Center for American Progress event. ‘And that would be in the legislative branch, ...
After President Donald Trump announced a new Greenland ‘framework’ had been agreed upon with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rhutte, the NATO chief told Fox News’ ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’ that U.S. forcibly taking control of Greenland, away from Denmark, was not discussed during meetings between him and President Donald Trump in Switzerland during the World ...
President Donald Trump dramatically reversed course Tuesday on a U.K. plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while warning it could jeopardize U.S. access to the Diego Garcia military base. Trump’s reversal highlights what a defense expert called a ‘new Trump Doctrine’ before linking the president’s opposition to the Chagos deal with his Greenland push and citing ...
Anthony D’Anna is an entrepreneur and business leader known for his practical approach to management, finance, and growth. His career began at ground level, running his own Italian deli, where he learned firsthand how leadership, operations, and customer trust come together in real time. Long hours and daily problem-solving shaped his belief that strong businesses are built through consistency, structure, ...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will not impose tariffs that were set to take effect Feb. 1, citing a ‘framework of a future deal’ with NATO involving Greenland and the Arctic region. ‘Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal ...
Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said a personal experience with Big Tech has led him to change his thinking, and he now believes companies should be liable for the content posted on their platforms. Paul asserted that YouTube and its parent Google had refused to remove a video that falsely claimed that he had taken money from Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. ‘I’ve ...
Meir Oster is a social worker and community advocate based in Monsey, New York. He is known for his steady, people-first approach and his focus on helping individuals navigate emotional and social challenges in an increasingly digital world. With a Master of Social Work, Meir has built his career around one core belief: people do better when they feel heard, ...
As the legal industry continues to adapt to shifting regulations, emerging technologies, and evolving client expectations, 2026 is set to spotlight a new generation of legal leadership. The top 5 leading lawyers to watch in 2026 are professionals who are not only excelling within their practice areas but also shaping the future of the legal profession through innovation, strategic thinking, ...
A vehicle warranty is supposed to give you peace of mind. It’s a promise from the manufacturer that they will cover repairs for certain problems within a specific time. But what happens when the manufacturer refuses to honor that promise? You might find yourself in a frustrating cycle of endless repair visits and arguments with the dealership. This is when ...