Commonwealth summit agreement raises slavery reparations after row with UK – POLITICO

Commonwealth summit agreement raises slavery reparations after row with UK – POLITICO

While saying “I understand the strength of feeling,” the prime minister continued to insist he wanted to be “looking forward, not back.” He added that he wanted to “move forward together on climate resilience, on education, on trade and on growth to better enable us to address the inequalities of today.” Several nations raised the … Read more

France’s credit-rating outlook cut to negative by Moody’s – POLITICO

France’s credit-rating outlook cut to negative by Moody’s – POLITICO

The ratings agency affirmed France’s credit rating at Aa2, noting that this was supported by its “large, wealthy and diversified economy.” But it lowered the country’s outlook to negative from stable. “The fiscal deterioration that we have already seen is beyond our expectations and stands in contrast with governments in similarly rated countries that are … Read more

Everything you need to know – POLITICO

Everything you need to know – POLITICO

“Rather than new legislative proposals, we can achieve our objectives by better implementing and enforcing existing legislation while using incentives and new market-based tools to promote change,” Hansen said in reply to a question on whether the EU’s executive would propose the framework next year. Costas Kadis Cyprus’ Costas Kadis, the commissioner candidate for fisheries … Read more

EPP’s flirtation with far right in Parliament sparks EU budget fiasco – POLITICO

EPP’s flirtation with far right in Parliament sparks EU budget fiasco – POLITICO

“My colleagues felt betrayed because the EPP did not respect the deal and they voted together with the Patriots [on] several amendments,” Negrescu said. “[That] is a problem because you see rapporteurs from EPP or shadow [rapporteurs] incapable of keeping the unity” of the group. After the EPP pulled its move, S&D, Renew and the … Read more

Schadenfreude reigns as Berlin pays the price of its tough line on debt  – POLITICO

Schadenfreude reigns as Berlin pays the price of its tough line on debt  – POLITICO

The standard playbook calls for a healthy dose of government spending that would inject money into the economy to fight the ongoing recession. In theory Berlin has plenty of fiscal room, with low debt compared to its European peers. But the rules it introduced — European and national — tie its hands. A slower rate … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki’s Passive Income Blueprint: 5 Brilliant Ideas To Make Money Effortlessly

Robert Kiyosaki’s Passive Income Blueprint: 5 Brilliant Ideas To Make Money Effortlessly

Almost 20% of American households generate passive income from interests, dividends, or rents, with median earnings at $4,200 annually. Building passive income streams is an emerging trend as more people increasingly gain access to investment instruments that have long been limited to the wealthy. Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki believes everyone should focus … Read more

Britain’s Millionaire Exodus: Labour’s Tax Plans Are Pushing The Rich Out To Greece, Italy And Ireland

Britain’s Millionaire Exodus: Labour’s Tax Plans Are Pushing The Rich Out To Greece, Italy And Ireland

A top UK tax and immigration advisor, David Lesperance, helps high-net-worth individuals manage their money. However, the looming Labour tax hikes resulted in eight of his super-wealthy clients approaching him for help leaving the UK. Lesperance reportedly said the potential increases to capital gains, inheritance tax rates, and a new “exit levy” for wealthy people … Read more

Ramit Sethi On Who Should Pay On A First Date And Financial Red Flags In A Relationship

Ramit Sethi On Who Should Pay On A First Date And Financial Red Flags In A Relationship

Netflix’s “How To Get Rich Show” host and multi-millionaire author Ramit Sethi recently shared his outlook on how money is central to relationships and ways to avoid financial pitfalls when dating in an interview with British entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett on the latter’s “The Diary Of A CEO” YouTube podcast. The duo focused on … Read more

Denver ballot has sales taxes, fur ban, police, collective bargaining

Denver ballot has sales taxes, fur ban, police, collective bargaining

Denver voters have another hefty ballot on their hands in the November election: Three double-sided pages await them in envelopes that began arriving over the weekend. Beyond school district matters, statewide amendments and propositions, congressional races and the U.S. presidency, Denver voters have nine citywide ballot questions that would change municipal code or the city … Read more

‘I did my Tesco shop using a little-known method and it saved me a fortune’

‘I did my Tesco shop using a little-known method and it saved me a fortune’

Most consumers are striving to minimise expenses, including economising at the grocery store. However, many overlook a straightforward strategy for discovering the lowest prices – looking on the bottom shelf. Food budget specialist Lorna Cooper previously highlighted this tactic, noting that shoppers often concentrate too much on items displayed at eye level or included in … Read more