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Economy

Europe’s top tax breaks for the rich – see how countries compare

A number of countries, eager for investment and tax revenue, are hoping to become magnets for the wealthy.

07/05/2025

Economy

Taxing the rich could help cover increased French defence spending

France is looking at ways to increase its defence budget after the US paused its military aid to Ukraine. The heavily indebted country is not excluding taxing the rich.

04/03/2025

Economy

French lawmakers back tax on ultra-rich proposed by Ecologist Party

Supporters say the levy would tackle inequality in France, although some fear the effect on investment, business expansion and jobs.

21/02/2025

Economy

European millionaires: Which country is due to top the league by 2028?

Research from UK economic think tank the Adam Smith Institute suggests three countries in Europe will see the greatest increase in the proportion of millionaires by 2028.

16/10/2024

Travel News

Stays on this private island will be auctioned to the highest bidder

Kudahithi Sands is envisaged as a home away from home for the super rich.

03/10/2024

Green News

Brazil’s tax on the super-rich could be key in climate fight

Though the G20 has agreed in theory, disagreements over a viable plan are bubbling under the surface.

30/07/2024

Economy

The world is getting richer, but who is benefiting the most?

Financial markets rallied last year after a dip in 2022, boosting global net wealth by more than 4%. Growth in Western Europe was slightly more subdued in terms of financial wealth.

12/07/2024

Travel News

Where are Russian private jet owners flying under travel sanctions?

Russian private jet owners are switching the French Riviera and the Seychelles for Dubai and Turkey.

09/11/2023

Green News

G7 owes Global South €12.3 trillion in climate funding and aid pledges

The British charity says wealthy nations are demanding debt payments from the Global South while failing to pay what they owe themselves.

18/05/2023

Green News

Rich people's swimming pools are driving city water shortages

Social inequalities are driving urban water shortages at least as much as climate change or population growth.

11/04/2023

Experiences

Inside London's most exclusive private members' clubs

London seems to have a private members' club on every corner. Here's what goes on inside.

19/08/2022

USA

‘Pandora Papers’: Financial secrets of world leaders revealed in leak

The offshore dealings and hidden assets of world leaders, politicians, billionaires, celebrities and drug dealers have been revealed in a huge data leak, which follows 2016’s release of the ‘Panama Papers’.

04/10/2021

Green News

EU found to be world's second biggest importer of hunting trophies

EU hunters importing almost 3,000 hunting trophies a year after shooting trips abroad.

02/07/2021