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deadline.combusiness1 day agoUpdated
King Charles to Publish Personal Tax Payments for 2024-25 Alongside Sovereign Grant Details
The disclosure will cover income from the Duchy of Lancaster, private estates, and investments. Buckingham Palace said the move forms part of an annual transparency commitment.
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forbes.comfinance3 days ago
Taller Ticket Barriers Installed at High Wycombe Station
New barriers at Buckinghamshire's busiest station form part of a wider rollout under Great British Railways. The change follows increased enforcement and data showing persistent fare evasion on Transport for London services.
citizen.co.zapolitics10 days ago
Botswana Parliament Holds Workshop on Oversight of Public Enterprises and Budgets
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse addressed a three-day workshop on public enterprise oversight in Gaborone, calling on legislators to deepen accountability after Botswana's first change of government.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
Teachers Union Reports Over 50 Trustees on 27 Public Pension Funds
A teachers union stated that more than 50 of its affiliated trustees hold positions on 27 public pension funds. The disclosure came in a report examining trustee roles across multiple state and local systems.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness16 days ago
National Audit Office Report Details Royal Household Housing and Rental Arrangements for Family Members
A U.K. public spending watchdog report released Friday shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned income from subletting cottages at Royal Lodge while paying only a peppercorn rent. The same document outlines housing arrangements for 11 working royals and two non-working royals.
citizen.co.zaworld27 days ago
South African Ministers to Visit Charlotte Maxeke Hospital After Public Protector Report
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will meet hospital and provincial officials on Tuesday. The visit follows a Public Protector report that found only half of allocated repair funds were spent after a 2021 fire.
forbes.compolitics31 days ago
CalPERS Raises Private Equity Target to 17 Percent
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has increased its private equity allocation target to 17 percent and set an 8 percent target for a new private credit portfolio. The shift moves assets from traditional holdings to alternative investments whose valuations are set…
citizen.co.zaworld35 days ago
Nigeria Government Explains Delay in Quarterly Budget Reports
The Federal Government stated that delays in releasing recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports followed the extension and re-enactment of the 2025 budget. Officials said fiscal years are defined by legislative provisions rather than the January-to-December calendar.
theweek.comworld38 days ago
Sovereign Grant to Be Reduced From 2027-28 Following King's Speech Announcement
The Sovereign Grant Bill was announced in the King's Speech in May 2026, paving the way for the first reduction in public funding for the monarchy in years. The current £137.9m grant for 2026-27, the second year of a temporary increase for Buckingham Palace repairs, will be reset…
Financial Timesfinance44 days ago
Iowa Pension Chief Resigns Amid Questions Over Performance Figures
The chief investment officer of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System resigned following internal concerns about the accuracy of reported performance numbers. A former risk officer alleged that executives used misleading benchmarks and risk measures to improve reported res…
thehindu.comworld44 days ago
BSP Governor Tops List of Highest Paid Philippine Government Officials in 2025
BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. received gross annual compensation of P52.77 million in 2025, the highest among government officials. Fifteen of the top 20 highest-paid officials are from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, according to a review of the Commission on Audit report. The…
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Calls for Higher Taxes on Wealthy Individuals Increase in London and California
Advocates in London and California are pushing for policies to tax high-income earners more heavily. A podcast episode from Bloomberg discusses the meaning of this movement and potential implementation methods. The episode features hosts Sarah Holder, Charlie Wells, and guest Nah…
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