Millions of UK drivers could be eligible for a 100% Vehicle Excise Duty exemption. Discover if you qualify for zero car tax and see the full list of criteria, including disability benefits and classic cars.
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
UK electric vehicle registrations saw their smallest year-on-year rise since December 2023 in November, as the overall new car market fell by 1.6%. Industry warns new EV tax could threaten green transition.
New York's Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended licences for three major casino projects, promising billions in tax revenue. Former President Donald Trump's company stands to gain $115 million.
OpenAI is preparing to introduce advertising to ChatGPT, a leak reveals, marking a major revenue shift for the AI giant. Explore the details and financial pressures driving this change.
Stormont's Gordon Lyons warns against revenue-raising, saying it would hammer working people. The Budget delivers far less than needed, creating a £400m shortfall. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty charging 3p per mile from 2028. Learn how this pay-per-mile scheme affects EV owners and industry reactions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked tobacco duty hike in the Budget. Discover how much more cigarettes, cigars, and hand-rolling tobacco will cost.
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
Alibaba's cloud business revenue surges 34% driven by AI demand, though overall profits fall 52% amid e-commerce price wars. Discover how Chinese tech giants are competing in the AI race.
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves focuses on 'fairness' in pre-Budget speech as OBR prepares to issue most pessimistic growth forecasts in 15 years. Read the full analysis.
Travis Head's explosive batting ends Adelaide Test in just two days, leaving Cricket Australia facing massive revenue losses from abandoned days. Analysis of financial impact.
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New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Liverpool FC break £300m commercial revenue barrier with new PayPal deal while Sweden staff address Alexander Isak's recent absence. Get the latest Reds news.
Explore the rapid expansion of US sports betting since 2018. Missouri becomes the latest state to legalise, joining a market projected to be worth $18.5bn in 2025. Discover the state-by-state breakdown.
WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal offers maximum salaries exceeding $1.1 million and revenue sharing. Players seek transformative deal before November deadline. Explore the groundbreaking changes.
The British Museum terminates its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government pressure and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
Medway Council's Safer Streets scheme has issued 25,000 fines to drivers near schools, raising £680,000. Residents claim it's a money-making scheme that fails to improve safety. Discover the full story.
New Zealand's unique approach to sports betting distribution is generating millions for sporting bodies like basketball and table tennis, creating a model Australia is watching closely.
Donald Trump promises $2000 tariff cheques by mid-2026, but his administration admits legislation is needed. Learn about the political and legal challenges facing this pledge.
Missouri's casino revenue surged 9% to $164.9m in October 2025, with sports betting set to launch December 1st. Discover how this impacts the gaming sector's future.
Exclusive: UK landlords report a surge in gin and whisky supplier failures, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to freeze excise duty in the upcoming Budget to save the industry.
Official data reveals smoking has declined to just 9.1% of UK adults, but seven areas including East Staffordshire show worrying increases. Discover the regional disparities and new government regulations.
Undercover investigation reveals shadowy Kurdish crime network operating mini-marts nationwide, exploiting asylum seekers and selling illegal tobacco. Home Office launches probe.
Donald Trump floats $2000 rebate checks for Americans using tariff revenue, but Congressional approval remains hurdle. Read the latest developments on this economic proposal.
Postmaster General David Steiner declares the US Postal Service must grow revenue, not just cut costs, to survive. Learn about the new 'last-mile' delivery plans and financial challenges facing the 150-year-old institution.
A major WHO conference will debate banning cigarette filters, the world's most littered item causing toxic plastic pollution. Experts call for urgent action to protect the environment and public health.