Adrian HollidayAOL Money October 11, 2011 Death is going to get more expensive – by about £170. Whether you are burnt or buried when you go, the government is planning to grab an extra £170 from your estate via a new death tax. It claims the tax is needed because they want to improve […]
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Obama’s “Millionaire Tax” Collected Over Next Ten Years Will Plug 4 Months Worth Of Deficit
Zero Hedge Saturday, October 8, 2011 In order to keep the ongoing class warfare waged by the administration in perspective, today the CBO was kind enough to score the revenue impact of the proposed and much debated Buffett Tax, now appearing in non-populist literature as “Surtax on Millionaires.” According to the Budget Office, said tax […]
UK could introduce ‘fat tax’, says David Cameron
Guardian October 4, 2011 The government will consider introducing a “fat tax” to tackle Britain’s growing obesity levels, the prime minister, David Cameron, has said. Cameron said drastic action was needed to prevent health costs soaring and life expectancy falling. Under measures introduced in Denmark recently, a surcharge is being placed on foods that contain more than […]
Denmark imposes ‘fat tax’ on food to curb obesity
The Independent October 3, 2011 Denmark has become the first country in the world to impose a “fat tax” on unhealthy foods. The move will place a surcharge on foods high in saturated fat. Butter, milk, cheese, pizza, meat, oil and processed food will all be subject to the levy. The aim is to […]