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Chris Rokos, one of the UK’s richest taxpayers, plans to move to Greece and open an office in Athens. Greece offers a special tax rule that lets wealthy foreigners pay a fixed annual tax on all money earned abroad.
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Chris Rokos paid £330 million in UK taxes last year, ranking third on The Sunday Times list of top taxpayers.
He plans to move from the UK to Greece, where a flat yearly tax of €100,000 (£86,000) applies to foreign income for qualifying wealthy residents.
Rokos intends to open an office in Athens.
In March, he pledged £190 million to Cambridge University to create a new school of government.
Rokos studied mathematics at Oxford and previously attended a state primary school and Eton College on scholarship.
The UK government says it remains competitive for investment and talent despite Rokos’s move.
This decision comes before Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget, which may include tax changes.
Rokos’s representatives have not commented publicly on his reasons for moving.
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Oil prices are rising towards $100 a barrel after attacks on Saudi energy facilities by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis. The attacks have disrupted oil production in the region, increasing concerns about inflation and economic stability worldwide.
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Brent crude oil price rose above $98 a barrel, the highest since July 24.
Yemen’s Houthis attacked Saudi energy sites, causing over 70 injuries.
Saudi Aramco’s refinery in Jizan was targeted in the attacks.
Iran warned of creating a restricted maritime zone in the Gulf if U.S. economic pressure continues.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed drastically from 130 to about 7 ships daily.
Higher oil prices are causing inflation concerns for global economies.
UK mortgage rates have increased recently due to bond market changes.
The Bank of England will be questioned on interest rates and inflation impact from the conflict.
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Canada started charging extra taxes called tariffs on many U.S. products, including steel, aluminum, and appliances. This happened after the U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, placed tariffs on Canadian goods earlier.
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Canada’s tariffs began at midnight on Tuesday.
The tariffs apply to many products like steel, aluminum, appliances, electronics, wood, pulp, and paper.
The U.S. had already placed 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods.
These actions are part of a trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.
So far, there have been no talks or agreements to resolve the issue.
President Trump warned the Canadian company Bombardier during this trade conflict.
The tariffs are meant to protect U.S. industries but also affect Canadian businesses.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Chris Rokos plans to leave the UK and move to Greece, where he will open a new office. He is among several wealthy individuals leaving the UK due to recent tax changes affecting foreign income, capital gains, and inheritance.
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Chris Rokos founded Rokos Capital Management in 2015 and is worth about $4 billion.
He paid around £330 million in UK taxes in 2025, ranking third in the Sunday Times list of top taxpayers.
Rokos plans to move to Greece, which offers a tax deal for wealthy investors involving a flat tax of €100,000 per year if they invest €500,000 within three years.
Rokos has donated £190 million to the University of Cambridge to create the Rokos School of Government.
Recent UK tax changes include taxing foreign income and gains after four years and taxing global assets for inheritance after 10 years for non-domiciled residents.
Other billionaires like Shravin Bharti Mittal, Nassef Sawiris, and Richard Gnodde have also left the UK for countries like Italy, the UAE, and Abu Dhabi.
Official data show a small decline (0.5%) in non-domiciled residents in the UK in the latest tax year.
Countries like Italy also offer low flat taxes to attract wealthy foreigners.
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China's exports increased by 25% in August compared to a year earlier, driven by strong demand for cars and advanced technology products. Imports also rose, resulting in a large trade surplus, even as economic challenges remain at home.
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China’s exports grew 25% in August compared to the same month last year.
The growth was mainly due to higher demand for automobiles and high-tech goods like electric vehicles and semiconductors.
Imports increased by 28.2% in August from a year earlier.
China’s trade surplus in August was $119.1 billion, up from $112.5 billion in July.
China is becoming a major player in technology areas such as AI infrastructure and industrial automation.
China has boosted trade with Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, offsetting some effects of U.S. tariffs.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade during a planned meeting in late September.
China is injecting $54 billion into state banks and insurance companies to support its economy amid sluggish domestic demand and investment.
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The article says that working from home is no longer just a temporary change because of the pandemic. Leaders who want to make employees come back to the office are arguing about a point that is now outdated.
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Remote work started as a response to the pandemic.
Remote work has become a normal way of working, not just temporary.
Some leaders want to require employees to return to the office.
These leaders are holding on to old reasons that no longer fit today’s work environment.
The article suggests that forcing office attendance should not be seen as a test of loyalty.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years, mainly at its head office in Coventry. Experts warn this could hurt the company’s ability to develop new electric cars and affect many jobs in the West Midlands region.
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JLR will reduce its workforce by 4,000 jobs, mostly at the Coventry head office.
Up to 200,000 jobs in the wider supply chain are connected to JLR.
Experts worry that cutting research and development staff may slow future car innovations.
JLR faces challenges including falling sales, a major cyber-attack, competition from China, and rising energy costs.
The company is investing billions to shift towards electric vehicles.
A new electric Jaguar car will be unveiled on October 6, seen as an important moment for JLR’s future.
Regional leaders want to keep skilled workers in the West Midlands and have created a support fund for workers leaving JLR voluntarily.
Experts believe cutting jobs is a strategy to reduce costs and survive current challenges but could risk long-term competitiveness.
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Credit card companies may close or restrict accounts when customers enter hardship programs designed to help people who struggle to pay their bills. These programs can lower payments or interest rates temporarily but might also limit card use or close the account to prevent more debt from building up.
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Hardship programs are offered by credit card companies to help people with financial problems like job loss or lower income.
These programs can reduce interest rates, lower monthly payments, or waive fees for a limited time.
Some cards remain open but may stop new purchases or lower the credit limit during the program.
In some cases, the credit card account may be closed, but the remaining balance still needs to be paid.
Closing a credit card can affect credit scores by reducing total available credit and possibly increasing credit utilization.
It’s important to ask the credit card issuer about all rules and consequences before enrolling in a hardship program.
Hardship programs mainly help temporary financial troubles and might not fix ongoing money problems.
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Credit card debt in the U.S. increased to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, with an average interest rate of 22.15%. While you usually cannot just negotiate a lower minimum payment on your credit card, many issuers offer hardship programs that can temporarily reduce payments or change terms if you have financial difficulties.
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Credit card balances rose by $21 billion in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $1.26 trillion.
The average interest rate on credit card accounts with interest is about 22.15%.
Minimum credit card payments are calculated based on account terms and cannot usually be negotiated simply to pay less.
Card issuers may offer hardship or payment assistance programs for people facing financial problems.
Hardship programs can include reduced payments, lower interest rates, waived fees, or changed repayment plans.
Paying less than the required minimum without approval can cause late fees and hurt credit scores.
It is important to ask for details about hardship programs, like how long reduced payments last and if interest continues to accrue.
Consider how repayment terms will affect your total debt and long-term finances before agreeing to a hardship plan.
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Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunited to star in "Practical Magic 2," the sequel to their 1998 film "Practical Magic." The original film had mixed reviews and modest success but grew into a cult favorite over time, leading to renewed appreciation and interest in the story.
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"Practical Magic" was released in 1998 and had mixed reviews and moderate box office earnings.
The film became a cult favorite years after its release, helped by social media.
Bullock and Kidman return as the witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens in the new movie, set to release on September 10, 2026.
Both films are based on novels by Alice Hoffman; the sequel is inspired by her 2021 book "The Book of Magic."
Bullock described the original film’s early promotion as difficult, with negative press about its themes and female cast.
Over time, the film gained recognition and Bullock feels it was ahead of its time by about 28 years.
The meaning of the word “witch” is changing, with more people embracing the term positively.
The sequel allows the actors and fans to revisit and appreciate the story and its characters anew.
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UK retailers plan to create up to 100,000 short-term work placements over the next three years for young people aged 18-24 who are not working, studying, or in training. The scheme, called Opening Shift, is supported by the government and aims to help young people gain skills, confidence, and job experience.
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More than 40 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Asda, John Lewis, Tesco, and Greggs, are involved in the scheme.
The placements last two to four weeks and offer 16 to 35 hours of work per week.
Participants will continue to receive universal credit benefits during their placement to avoid losing financial support.
Each young person will be offered a "buddy" at work to help them learn and adjust to the role.
At the end of the placement, participants are guaranteed a job interview, with potential for full employment.
The UK has about 1 million young people considered Neet (not in employment, education, or training), with concerns that this number could rise.
The scheme is supported by the Department for Work and Pensions and coordinated through the British Retail Consortium.
Marc Bolland, former M&S chief executive, leads the taskforce and helped develop the initiative through his experience with the charity Movement to Work.
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Gas prices in the United States have reached a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This increase coincides with diesel prices also hitting their highest level ever.
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The average gas price for Labor Day weekend is $4.14 per gallon.
This price is the highest ever recorded for Labor Day, surpassing the previous record of $3.82 in 2012.
Diesel fuel prices reached their highest level ever on the Friday before Labor Day.
The rise in fuel costs is linked to ongoing conflict in Iran.
The high gas prices affect both regular gasoline and diesel markets.
AAA provided the national average price data.
The increase in fuel prices may impact travel and transportation costs during the holiday.
The conflict in Iran is causing uncertainty in oil supply, contributing to higher prices.
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Barnaby Joyce, One Nation’s Treasury spokesperson, said his party has not done an economic analysis of their plan to let millions of Australians access part of their retirement savings early. Critics, including the Prime Minister and Treasurer, say the plan is poorly thought out and could reduce retirement incomes.
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One Nation proposes allowing renters and mortgage holders to receive part of their superannuation (retirement savings) early for up to three years.
Employers would still make the full 12% super contribution, but 3% could go directly to workers’ pay instead of their super fund.
Barnaby Joyce said the party did not model the economic impacts, like effects on retirement income or inflation.
Joyce argued people would think carefully before withdrawing their super and only do it if it made financial sense.
The Super Members Council estimated the average worker could lose $25,000 by retirement under this plan.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the plan as weakening the compulsory super system’s rules.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the policy a “shambles” and said it lacks clear economic impact analysis.
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Sir Paul Smith, a well-known British fashion designer, has built a successful global brand with stores in over 50 countries. He began his career after a cycling accident and opened his first shop in 1970; his famous colorful stripes and British tailoring have made his company a leading fashion name.
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Sir Paul Smith started working in Japan in 1982, using humor and gestures to communicate.
Rubber chickens helped him connect with Japanese clients and contributed to his success there.
He opened his first small shop in Nottingham in 1970.
His wife helped buy most of the stock on the opening day of the first shop.
Smith's brand is famous for colorful stripes and modern twists on traditional British fashion.
He has more than 20 stores in Japan and a presence in 50 countries worldwide.
Smith recently wrote an autobiography called *Threads: My Life in Style* to share his career advice.
He values good manners and sends thank-you postcards to fans who send him gifts.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, is launching a new cryptocurrency called a meme coin, named $LAPTOP. The name refers to past political controversies involving his personal laptop.
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Hunter Biden announced the launch of a new crypto coin called $LAPTOP.
The coin is a meme coin, which is a type of cryptocurrency often created as a joke or trend.
The name $LAPTOP refers to a political controversy involving Hunter Biden’s personal laptop from 2020.
The launch was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Biden shared a video with news clips to promote the new coin before its official release.
Meme coins can gain attention quickly but are often highly speculative.
Hunter Biden is using the coin's name to address or reference past news stories about him.
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Some companies are turning job recruitment into competitions where candidates pitch ideas or perform tasks to win full-time positions. This new approach, used by companies like L’Oréal, aims to attract more applicants but can also be demanding and may disadvantage those who cannot afford to spend extra time competing for jobs.
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Yumi Liberman and her friends competed in L’Oréal’s Brandstorm competition by pitching a business idea for a haircare app.
L’Oréal’s Brandstorm had 380,000 global applicants in 2024, a 58% rise from the previous year.
Only the first-place team automatically won full-time jobs; others, like Liberman, gained jobs by impressing company leaders.
These competition-style recruitments create publicity and attract diverse applicants.
The UK’s youth unemployment rate is 16.2%, much higher than the overall 4.9%.
Some participants find these competitions intimidating and time-consuming, needing to work on projects in their free time.
Experts warn such processes can cause economic discrimination, possibly excluding talented people who cannot afford to spend months competing.
Similar competition approaches have also been used at companies like MTV during internal promotions.
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CBS Mornings is offering exclusive discounts on various products through their website cbsdeals.com. Customers can visit the site to find special deals that may improve their daily lives.
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CBS Mornings features special product deals in their segment called CBS Deals.
These deals include a variety of items aimed at enhancing everyday lifestyle.
Discounts are available exclusively through the website cbsdeals.com.
Purchases made through the site earn commissions for CBS.
The promotion is part of CBS News programming and available on their app.
The deals encourage viewers to shop online for convenience and savings.
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The TV news program 60 Minutes will start its 59th season on Sunday, September 13. It will air at 7:30 PM Eastern and Pacific time on CBS after the NFL football games, and it will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
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60 Minutes is beginning its 59th season.
The season premiere is on Sunday, September 13.
The show will air at 7:30 PM ET/PT.
It will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
The show will follow NFL football on TV.
60 Minutes will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
Viewers can watch it through the CBS News app or online browsers like Chrome and Safari.
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The 2026 Abbey Road Music Photography Awards announced 40 finalists from over 24,500 photo submissions across eight categories. The nominated images include shots from Oasis’s reunion tour, Charli XCX’s Glastonbury performance, and other popular music moments, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on 24 September.
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The awards received over 24,500 photo entries from 42 countries.
There are 40 finalists across eight categories like live music, portraits, and festivals.
Notable nominees include Liam Gallagher performing with Oasis, Charli XCX at Glastonbury, Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl halftime show, and Fontaines DC at a festival in Ireland.
The finalists' photos will be displayed at Outernet London from 8 to 14 September.
Fans can vote for the music moment of the year online or in person at the exhibition.
The awards began five years ago and are judged by a panel including British photographer Rankin and musicians like Nile Rodgers and Raye.
Special recognition will be given to photographers Roberta Bayley and Masayoshi Sukita for their work celebrating 50 years of punk.
The award ceremony will take place at the London studios associated with the famous 1969 Beatles album "Abbey Road."
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The Scottish government plans to introduce price caps on about 50 essential food items to make them more affordable for families. Farmers, like Jamie Wyllie, worry that while supermarkets are supposed to bear the cost, the financial burden will instead be passed down to producers who already have tight profit margins.
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Scottish plans aim to cap prices on staples like milk, eggs, cheese, and rice.
Large supermarkets must offer at least one type of these items at the capped price.
The government hopes supermarkets will absorb financial losses from the price caps.
Farmers fear the cost will be pushed down the supply chain to them.
Jamie Wyllie, a farmer and National Union of Farmers office holder, says farms currently make little profit.
Wyllie mentions rising costs, including energy bills, taxes, and insurance, making farming harder.
Farmers worry the policy might make them switch from food growing to other activities.
The Scottish government will hold a 'fair food summit' soon to discuss the issue.
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