For Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips,’ the devil is in the details
President Donald Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on tips may sound like a windfall for service workers — but the fine print in Congress’ latest tax bill tells a more complex story.
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Shoemaker Clarks is turning 200. Its Quaker roots made it a pioneer of ethical business
DELBO ANDREA/ShutterstockFor many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of more mature years. The manufacturing and retailing company was set up two centuries ago in Somerset, England, in the shadows of Glastonbury Tor, by brothers Cyrus and James Clark. In 2025, it is celebrating its 200th anniversary and remains a formidable force both on the high street and online.
Trump’s continued attacks on lawyers risks undermining the US legal system. Is that the point?
Since returning to office, Donald Trump has often called the US legal system into question. He has criticised judges as activists, challenged the role of the courts and insisted some firms do free legal work in support of his administration’s causes to make up for working for some of his political opponents.
Germany’s chancellor thinks his fellow citizens need to work harder. Here’s why he’s wrong
People in Germany have taken the idea of a work-life balance too far. To get their economy back on track, they must work more.
Well, that’s what the country’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, thinks. And this controversial claim has triggered a debate in Germany over laziness.
AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
Many AmeriCorps crews, like this one seen at work in Maine in 2011, restore and renovate public parks. John Patriquin/Portland Press Herald via Getty ImagesHundreds of thousands of U.S. nonprofits provide vital services, such as running food banks and youth programs, supporting public health initiatives and helping unemployed people find new jobs.
Four myths about ‘low-skilled’ migration busted
1000 Words/ShutterstockThe UK government has outlined plans to reduce low-skilled migration to the country. A central aspect is linking skills and training to the immigration system. This, so the thinking goes, will mean that no industry is able to rely on immigration to fill skills gaps.
UK brands are celebrating Eid – here’s what makes an effective and inclusive campaign
In the run-up to Eid al-Adha – a major Muslim festival that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and coincides with the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca – UK retailers are joining the celebrations.
Trump’s travel ban casts shadow over the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and other US-hosted sporting events
Donald Trump’s controversial announcement of a travel ban on people from 12 countries visiting the US, immediately sparked questions about the implications for the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup and next year’s men’s football World Cup, both hosted in the US, as well as the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Why the global tax system needs fixing – podcast
For decades, multinational corporations have used sophisticated strategies to shift profits away from where they do business. As a result, countries around the world lose an estimated US$500 billion annually in unpaid taxes, with developing nations hit particularly hard.
Extreme weather’s true damage cost is a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding storm risk
Hail can be destructive, yet the cost of the damage often isn't publicly tracked. NOAA/NSSLOn Jan.
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