Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that the rent tax credit will be increased in the upcoming Budget 2027, as budget talks enter their final phase and the Coalition prepares to reveal an €8.5 billion package of tax and spending measures on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Dublin ahead of a Cabinet meeting, Mr Martin described the … Read more
The Irish State will miss its full-year corporation tax projections despite collecting a record €22.7bn by the end of September. While exchequer returns show business tax receipts are up following a headline rate increase to 15 percent, the Department of Finance revised its yearly forecast down from €35.3 billion to €34 billion. Exchequer Returns Show … Read more
Irish Olympic athletes face mounting financial strain as the cost of living rises and top-tier Sport Ireland funding remains capped at €40,000 annually, a rate unchanged since 2006, irishtimes.com reported. While core funding for sporting organizations has climbed significantly to €33.36 million for 2026, athletes report that day-to-day training expenses, equipment costs, and living arrangements … Read more
As reported by thestar.com, provincial health leaders across Canada are cautioning that failure to renew federal funding agreements for mental health, addictions, and home care prior to their expiration will lead to severe and detrimental consequences for patients and healthcare employment. The provincial and territorial officials met with finance counterparts to address the expected loss … Read more
Retail sales growth at Harvey Norman slowed following the May federal budget and mounting cost-of-living pressures, according to a market update released by the company. Harvey Norman Sales Results and Financial Performance Harvey Norman reported a 3.1 percent rise in total sales to $9.6bn, backed by $6.6bn in franchisee revenue from Australia, according to the … Read more
Los Angeles County supervisors are developing an Entertainment Evergreen Fund to support low-budget independent film productions that fall below the cost threshold of California’s existing state tax credit program, according to local officials. Independent filmmakers and producers have long cited a financing gap for projects costing under $1 million, while FilmLA data shows greater Los … Read more
Ireland must accelerate heat-pump installations twentyfold and at least double the pace of general home retrofits to meet national energy efficiency targets, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. In its annual review of the built environment, the Government’s independent advisory body warned that recent emission drops stem from a warmer winter rather than true … Read more
Bucharest, Romania offers five-star luxury hotel rooms for around $150 per night, providing a budget-friendly alternative to Western European capitals like London, Paris, and Rome where similar accommodations routinely cost up to $1,000 nightly, according to travel industry reporting published by Travel Off Path. Escaping Western European Sticker Shock in Eastern Europe Planning a standard … Read more
The State of Israel has canceled a NIS 1.3 billion grant intended for Intel for 2025, according to the State Budget Execution Report from the Finance Ministry’s Accountant General Department. The cancellation follows the chipmaker’s decision to freeze its Kiryat Gat plant expansion plan and halt planned investments under a multi-billion-dollar agreement signed with the … Read more
Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) currently holds Rp1.6 trillion in unpaid budget arrears to third-party vendors for the 2025 Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) project. According to BGN Deputy Head Agustina Arumsari, the agency’s budget allocation is blocked by the state treasurer, preventing payment for services and construction projects completed during the budget year. Status of … Read more