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Europe transport regs, fines, EV tax & toll updates

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Latest: Austria to phase out physical highway vignettes by 2027

Austria’s nationwide traffic‑fine catalogue took effect on 1 January 2027, standardising rates and raising most penalties by up to 50 %. Speeding more than 30 km/h now incurs a minimum fine of €200 and the maximum for th

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Burnham's UK government faces economic, political tests

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Latest: Andy Burnham marks 100 days in office amid polling surge

Since taking office on 20 July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pursued a reform-driven agenda centered on decentralization and public service oversight. His administration follows the resignation of Keir Starmer, w

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UBS faces capital rules and scrutiny over Credit Suisse deal

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Latest: UBS forecasts profit growth amid Swiss capital regulation debate

The Swiss Council of States has approved stricter capital requirements for systemically important banks, specifically targeting UBS. In a vote of 33 to 10, the Council rejected a milder compromise and instead mandated th

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UK government potential bank tax increases

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Latest: United Kingdom considers bank tax increases in upcoming budget

The British government is considering tax increases targeting the banking sector in its upcoming autumn Budget. Proposals suggest raising the surcharge on bank profits, potentially increasing the corporation tax rate by

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UK state pension policy and sustainability

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Latest: UK state pension projections under proposed triple lock adjustment

The UK state pension system faces ongoing tension between immediate payment increases and long-term fiscal sustainability. Under the ‘triple lock’ guarantee—which mandates increases based on the highest of inflation, ave

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UK gilt market volatility and economic risk

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Latest: UK national debt surpasses £3 trillion as inflation rises

The United Kingdom faces increasing economic instability driven by a global bond sell-off and rising borrowing costs. Initially, analysts warned that rising US Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

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Heathrow Airport expansion and UK climate targets

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Latest: John Healey supports Heathrow third runway expansion for economic growth

The proposed expansion of Heathrow Airport, including a third runway to increase capacity to 150 million passengers annually, continues to face political and environmental scrutiny. While the Conservative Party has pledg

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UK High Value Council Tax Surcharge implementation

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Latest: London property market spared by Mansion Tax threshold decision

The UK government is developing a new property levy known as the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, scheduled to take effect in April 2028. Initially, the plan proposed targeting properties exceeding a £2 million threshol

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