Trott’s glass now half-empty
TAXPAYERS are bracing themselves for an increase in income tax rates after States finances were hit by more bad news.
TAXPAYERS are bracing themselves for an increase in income tax rates after States finances were hit by more bad news.
More than 14,000 people took part in three different walks on Sunday, raising funds for 900 Scottish charities.
The firm said this will include a new automatic call-back service, through a new phone line, to help customers regarding any issues with orders.
Derbyshire County Council has already used £29 million of reserves to balance its books in the current financial year.
Two Philippine coast guard vessels escorting the boats were blocked by Chinese coast guard ships for about five hours in a tense stand-off.
The PA news agency understands the Reds returned with a proposal worth £46m but it was turned down.
The stock image service said it is paying cash for the GIF-sharing platform, which has 1.7 billion daily users.
AN OVERALL increase of 8% in States committee spending for 2023 has been described as ‘concerning’ by the Institute of Directors’ lead on economics locally.
The Dutch club are said to want about £46m for the Argentina defender, who has also been approached by Arsenal.
So, we can’t get our budget figures right and we’re blaming pensioners for pushing up costs despite predicting the demographic time-bomb for decades. Why? Because we’re rubbish at planning, says Richard Digard
GUERNSEY’S economy has bounced back faster than expected from Covid, as the States earned more and spent less in 2021 than had been predicted.
Figures for the period ending May 2021 show the club made a pre-tax loss of £4.8million.
THE publication today of the States Budget for 2021 and the latest picture of government finances that it outlines, just underlines, economically and fiscally at least, how successfully Guernsey has come out of Covid-19 pandemic which has dominated our lives for more than 18 months.
Clubs subject to the Government’s all-seater policy are being invited to apply to host safe standing areas from January 1.
The PA news agency understands the total impact of the pandemic will hit the club to the tune of £120m by the time supporters are allowed to return.