tax increases

Portugal: PM Pedro Passos Coelho announces alternative cuts to avoid second bailout

Portugal's PM Pedro Passos Coelho has said a court ruling striking down parts of his government's budget means it will…

12 years ago

Greek parliament approves new tax increases

The Greek parliament has approved a series of unpopular tax rises aimed at boosting revenue in line with Athens' commitments…

12 years ago

US Congress passes deal to avert fiscal cliff and Barack Obama heads back to restart Hawaii vacation

President Barack Obama has hailed a deal reached to stave off a "fiscal cliff" of drastic taxation and spending measures…

12 years ago

Barack Obama weekly address: he won’t back down on taxes as Republicans in the House block cuts for middle-class

Republicans in the US House of Representatives are blocking a bill that would prevent a tax increase on the first…

12 years ago

France to raise taxes on top 10%

France’s Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has said that 9 out of 10 citizens will not see their income taxes rise…

12 years ago