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Economy

Japan's trade minister fails to win US assurance on tariff exemptions

New 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the United States are set to take effect on Wednesday.

Travel News

Taxes, bans and Airbnbs: Spain’s new rules for tourists in 2025

Visitors to Spain will have to remember more than just their passport this year. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the tourist rules in Spain.

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.

Economy

What portion of gross salaries do European workers pay in taxes?

Euronews Business examines the proportion of income taxes to average annual gross earnings across Europe. Tax rates vary significantly by country, with Nordic nations and Belgium generally facing the highest burdens.

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Travel News

Tourist tax protest: Welsh attractions to close on St David’s Day

Welsh tourist attractions are preparing to fly flags at half mast or even close their doors entirely in protest of the Welsh tourist tax.

Economy

Which tax scams should you look out for and how to avoid them?

With tax filing season around the corner, a number of tax scams such as phishing and smishing attacks are likely to be on the rise. Euronews Business looks at which tax scams are the most common and how to protect yourself from them.

Destinations

From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism

Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 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.

Economy

UK house prices reach record high driven by looming tax deadline

UK house prices surged in January, as buyers rushed to snap up properties ahead of the stamp duty increases being implemented from 1 April 2025 onwards.

Travel News

Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax

Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.

Business

Shein’s London listing at risk as Trump plans US tax changes

Shein and other fast fashion companies could be heavily impacted by new tax changes in the US, which could close a key loophole vital for their business models.

Economy

UK inheritance tax receipts hit record levels after threshold freezes

The amount of money collected through inheritance tax is likely to rise further in the UK due to recent policy changes.

Economy

Net vs gross salaries in Europe: What are workers really taking home?

Euronews Business examines how much of their gross salary an average person in Europe takes home across four scenarios, including marital status and children.

Travel News

Want to move to Spain? New tax is about to make it much more expensive

Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.

Travel News

Edinburgh tourist tax set at 5% of accommodation costs

The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.

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Shaping a sustainable and safe future at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference 2024

Partner content presented by ZATCA

Officials and experts from around the world gathered in Riyadh on December 4-5 to attend the 2024 edition of the conference organised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).

Europe News

Governments remain deadlocked over energy taxation reform

The European Commission wants to hike levies on fossil fuels as it seeks to radically cut carbon emissions — but EU members remain divided even if a proposed kerosene levy seems to have fallen by the wayside.

Travel News

Mexico set to increase cruise ship passenger taxes to fund the army

Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax.

United Kingdom

Thousands of UK farmers protest against inheritance tax hike

Organisers urged protesters not to bring farm machinery into central London, though some tractors drove past Downing Street covered with signs saying “the final straw” and “no farmers, no food.”

Green News

'The final straw': UK farmers protest against government tax hike

Until now, the UK has not seen farmers' protests like those that have hit other European countries.