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Industry hits out at rumours as No 10 denies plan to abolish stamp duty and council tax

Politics

Andy Burnham is “not considering” scrapping stamp duty and council tax, Downing Street has said, as the government moves to pour cold water on rumours of major tax changes that had spooked property sector leaders. Business chiefs condemned the government over the danger of property tax speculation after reports over the weekend suggested that Burnham […]
AI, drones and data: Defence giants splash record $4.1bn on tech start-ups

Tech

Opinion

Andy Burnham will find there is a limit to tax rises

Opinion

Since tax increases are constrained by adverse behavioral responses and public resistance, the government must prioritise improving long-stagnant public sector efficiency, says Paul Ormerod A brand new Cabinet is in place, with ministers eager to introduce new spending plans to demonstrate that they are making an impact. To pay for these, a range of potential […]
OpenAI’s rogue agent doesn’t scare me – the millions of others do

Opinion

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Sport

Exclusive: Wimbledon chiefs ready to defend brand amid Saudi tennis complex similarities

Sport Business

Wimbledon chiefs stand ready to defend its distinctive green and purple branding after plans emerged for a Saudi tennis mega-complex with a similar colourway. Renders for a National Tennis Centre in Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya giga-project were released in June, showing a central court draped in foliage and 29 other courts decked out in a purple […]
If SailGP steers towards ultra-aspirational audience it will soar

Sport Business

The Punter

Trawlerman can overhaul Scandinavia for Goodwood gold

Sport

GLORIOUS Goodwood is here and racing fans can look forward to five days of top-class action from the picturesque Sussex Downs. Without doubt the headline acts on today’s opening card are Scandinavia and TRAWLERMAN, who clash again in the Group One Goodwood Cup (3.35pm) after their epic battle in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. […]
Look to Lexington to Blitz his Goodwood sprint rivals

Sport
Calandagan has Extremely good chance of going back-to-back

Sport

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