Kenya
Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent
A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.
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Economy
Germany announces €23 billion tax cuts to help inflation-hit household
The coalition government set aside week's of disagreement to agree the tax cuts package. However, the move has already seen a considerable backlash, with opposing political parties arguing that tax cuts will heap yet more pressure on Germany’s already strained budget.
Business
UK taxpayers left on hold for 800 years, says spending watchdog
In a damning report, the UK's public spending watchdog - the National Audit Office (NAO) found HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) customer service was "in a declining spiral" and had not met its goals for responding to taxpayer correspondence or telephone calls for several years.
Earth News
Belgium issues ultimatum over energy tax reform
A revision of a law setting minimum levies for fuels and electricity promised to bring an end to the era of tax-free energy for airlines and ship operators, but reform has been stalled for years, with EU governments unable to agree on how to update the 20-year-old Energy Taxation Directive.
