Wes Streeting is preparing a Labour leadership bid focused on attracting global talent through a "global talent programme" and using North Sea oil and gas tax revenues to cut energy bills. He criticizes the US for deterring scientists and AI experts, vowing to welcome them to Britain.
France's tax revenue from alcohol and tobacco fell by 25% in the first quarter of 2026, totaling €3 billion compared to €4 billion in the same period last year. This significant drop, despite a 2% increase in other tax revenues, is attributed to a combination of factors including a calendar effect and a 6% decline in tobacco taxes and 10% in alcohol taxes.
South Korea's presidential office denies reviewing the distribution of 'public dividends' from excess tax revenues generated by the semiconductor industry's AI-driven boom.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.
UK public finances are under pressure from the Iran war, with experts predicting higher government borrowing due to increased energy prices and debt interest, despite a recent small drop in the annual deficit.
