When it comes to economics, the US and UK tend to find themselves on the same page. A recent example is their consolidated front over
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UK Tries Out Amnesty For Offshore Accounts
In an effort to recover income from funds that might have been hidden offshore, the US introduced a Voluntary Compliance Program that offers reduced civil
Read MoreUK Pols Feel Taxpayers' Wrath, Too
It’s not just politicians in the US who are feeling anger from taxpayers over perceived “perks” in the midst of an economic recession: UK pols
Read MoreUK Tax To Rise Higher & Faster Than Planned
The global recession (are we allowed to say that now?) is pinching the purses of more governments than just the US. In the UK, the
Read MorePringles Successfully Argues That Their Snacks Are Not Potato Chips
A court in London has ruled that Pringles, the iconic snacks in the ubiquitous red tube, are not potato chips. Really. Apparently, there are not
Read MoreIs The UK Going Green?
Is the UK going green? You might think so. Since we’ve been here, we’ve been inundated with organic produce and eco-renovation television programming – my
Read MoreSin Taxes Hit UK
I’ve posted before about sin taxes – this notion of using tax as a means of controlling or modifying behavior. In the UK, the Chancellor
Read MoreHow Much Is That 75p Soda? Sales Tax Revisited.
Greetings from the UK! Yep, hubby and I packed up and headed across the pond to Jolly ol’ England for a few days of rest
Read MoreGo Green Or Pay Green
The UK is pushing ahead with its plans for a greener country. Recommendations for a greener policy include an increase for drivers who opt for
Read MoreAll Over The World
It seems that more and more countries are confirming what we know to be true: it’s really, really better to be wealthy. First, the US.
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