Canada Tourism Strategy, Canada is actively working to attract more overseas tourists, but faces challenges including staffing shortages, wildfires, and tensions with China. The government agency Destination Canada’s new strategy, A World Of Opportunity, aims to increase tourism revenue to CA$160 billion by 2030 and position Canada among the world’s top seven tourist destinations. One...

Working People Tax Promise, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson reassured on Sunday that “working people” won’t see tax increases on their payslips following Wednesday’s Budget. Labour has promised not to raise National Insurance, income tax, or VAT on “working people,” defined as those earning income primarily from employment. Phillipson focused on safeguarding employed workers rather than...

UK Freeports Job Creation, The UK government intends to boost economic growth and generate thousands of jobs by introducing five new freeports and a new investment zone in the next budget. Although freeports, or low-tax zones, were first established by the Conservatives, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he thinks they may be improved with...

Assisted dying bill risks, The proposed Assisted Dying Bill has drawn criticism from Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who described it as “dangerous” and warned that it may create a “slippery slope” whereby more people than just the terminally ill would feel forced to end their lives. Prior to the bill’s first reading in...

Sunak Starmer borrowing taxes, Prior to the next budget, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has refuted reports that his administration intends to increase borrowing and hike taxes. During Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), departing Conservative leader Rishi Sunak asked Starmer if Labour will change borrowing regulations and raise the employer national insurance tax. In response, Starmer...

Canada flight compensation rules, Canada’s passenger protection legislation, which require compensation for travel disruptions, have been upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada, which decided against the airline industry. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by airlines, including Air Canada and foreign carriers, against the Canadian government over new regulations that were implemented in 2019....

Stellantis Brake Recall, Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), has announced a global recall of 1.46 million vehicles due to a software fault with the anti-lock brake system (ABS). This flaw increases the risk of accidents since it allows the electronic stability control (ESC) system, a vital safety element, to be disabled. Affected Models and...