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Takaichi Moves to Cut Japan's Food Consumption Tax to 1% Temporarily

Presented as a short-term relief before a new income-linked payout, the proposal has raised investor concern about Japan's fiscal position.

Auto Debt Hits $1.68 Trillion as $1,000 Car Payments Spread

Germany Weighs Scrapping VAT on Basic Foods as Cross-Party Support Builds

Dollarama Shares Fall on Slower Sales Outlook Despite Strong Year

DVLA Urges Drivers to Tax Vehicles as April 2026 VED Rises Approach

Tax Foundation: Trump Tariffs Cost U.S. Households $1,000 in 2025, Rising to $1,300 in 2026

Influencer’s M&S vs Aldi Shop Finds Just 67p Gap on Basket Basics

Republicans Defend Tariffs as Polls Sour and Costs Mount

Start 2026 With the Martin Lewis-Backed 1p Challenge to Save £667.95

Christmas Chocolate Tubs Get Pricier and Smaller as Loyalty Deals Shift

Postbank–YouGov Survey: Germans Save, Yet Reserves Fall Short as High Costs Persist

Wise Report Finds ATM Withdrawal Fees Surge Worldwide, Vietnam Leads 2025 Ranking

France Enacts Savings Rate Cut and Energy Fee Hikes on August 1

Over Half of Americans Now Rely on Buy Now, Pay Later for Everyday Expenses

Illinois Law Ends State Grocery Tax, Allows Local Tax Increases Without Voter Approval