The United Arab Emirates' Federal Tax Authority has announced the launch of a new service on its website to simplify the process for taxpayers of recovering value-added tax incurred in building their own new homes.

Highlights: A low-cost test can identify patients at high risk of requiring dialysis or transplant

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures, allowing most UK traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on October 31, 2019.

The International Chamber of Commerce has warned that micro-, small-, and medium-sized businesses' growth prospects are being stymied by complex indirect tax regimes. It has released an issues brief that is intended to contribute towards international reform talks being led by the World Trade Organization.

During winter season, new mothers should follow a simple and good skincare regimen to keep their skin nourished and hydrated. But as a new mom, you

COVID-10 lockdown has turned college students' lives upside down. Adjusting to complicated schedules, managing highly competitive environments, and navigating

In the Omo-Turkana and Zambezi basins in Africa, complex relationships emerge from the balances struck among hydropower generation, irrigated agriculture, water quality and environmental flows.

A simple urine test can help detect the presence of proteins associated with lung cancer, said MIT researchers. This kind of noninvasive test could reduce

COVID-19: Experts from University at Buffalo School of Management have suggested simple tips to entrepreneurs and local businesses ride out the storm.

Mobile vans dispensing antiretroviral treatment (ART) and other treatment in parts of Africa significantly increased viral suppression, reports a new study.

As life has become virtual, parents who had previously set screen boundaries for their children, have to shift those boundaries for their kids to continue learning and growing, revealed study.

Researchers from Florida State University Department of Psychology have offered simple advice on parenting during COVID-19 pandemic. While there is

Men are always busy with their work life, and they don't get enough time to take care of their health. Here are five easy health tips that can boost men's health.

Men tend to shy away from medical services and formal health care programs, leaving community-based programs to help fill the gap, but a new study gives 8 tips for promoting men's health.

Pawan Kalyan, SS Rajamouli and many others attended the pre-release event of Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Allu Arjun has watched his uncle Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy with his wife Sneha Reddy and son Ayan.

Every individual born in the country has the right to choose his religion. A person might have followed a religion by birth, but nothing can stop the person from embracing a new religion.

Shopping is a great fun if budget is not a constraint. Shopping coupons were initially introduced as promotional coupons for entertaining online shoppers by offering some extra discounts against each online purchase deals. Later on the...

The sexy Nia Sharma firmly believes that by following these two simple steps, one can make oneself look beautiful.

OECD updates Multi-Country Analysis of Existing Transfer Pricing Simplification Measures

This paper reviews and evaluates the efficacy of simplified tax registration and collection mechanisms for securing compliance of taxpayers over which the jurisdiction with taxing rights has limited or no authority to effectively enforce a tax collection or other compliance obligation.

If we are to meet the goal of keeping global warming to 2 degrees, governments need to engage now to get on the right track to achieve zero‑net greenhouse emissions from combustion of fossil fuels in the second half of this century. Given the urgency of doing so, why does our dependence on fossil fuels appear to be unshaken?

"It is estimated that air pollution from diesel-fuelled road transport kills 10 times more people each year in France than those who die in road accidents": OECD Insights Blog's post by Simon Upton, head of the OECD Environment Directorate, founder and Chair of the Round Table on Sustainable Development, and former New Zealand environment minister.

Brazil remains a fairly closed economy, with small trade flows relative to its share of world income. This paper explores the effects of three possible policy reforms to strengthen Brazil’s integration into global trade: a reduction in import tariffs, less local content requirements and a full zero-rating of exports in indirect taxes.

The objective of this seminar was to facilitate the implementation of administrative simplification strategies in MENA countries and to deepen the knowledge about the use of ICT-tools and consultation processes with stakeholders.

This paper develops a simple model-based framework for stress testing fiscal consolidation strategies under different scenarios of future shocks

The Municipality of Hermosillo in Mexico shows a 12% progress in the implementation of OECD recommendations to simplify formalities to boost entrepreneurship and create employment.

Imports Intra Eu - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar Matl. in the United Kingdom decreased to 67.84 GBP Million in February from 77.62 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & in the United Kingdom averaged 46.42 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.34 GBP Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 16.22 GBP Million in August of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mic.

Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar Materials in the United Kingdom decreased to 109.44 GBP Million in February from 132.42 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar M in the United Kingdom averaged 79.09 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 150.46 GBP Million in February of 2019 and a record low of 32.71 GBP Million in January of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Mica & Similar.

Imports - Travel Goods, Handbags & Similar Containers in Australia decreased to 96 AUD Million in March from 117 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Travel Goods, Handbags & Similar Contain in Australia averaged 58.16 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 210 AUD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 11 AUD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Travel Goods, Handbags & Similar Conta.

Imports of Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons in Mexico increased to 5551 USD THO in March from 5124 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons in Mexico averaged 6435.75 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9617 USD THO in September of 2015 and a record low of 5074 USD THO in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Typewriter Or Similar Ribbons.

After 18 years in the French capital, our columnist has cracked its secret codes, from the subtle art of ‘la bise’, to never accepting second helpings

The director talks about gender-swaps, fundraising and the future of drama after lockdown

The FT columnist selects his perfect venue, food, wine and company for a post-lockdown celebration

Why one of the biggest names in fashion also designs furniture textiles

From formaldehyde sheep to giant horses, Simon Schama - in this recording of his FT Frieze week lecture - traces contemporary animal attractions to great works in the history of art  

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The Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens is often drawn to dark subjects. “Pornography” tackled the 2005 London bombings; “Punk Rock” depicted violence at an English private school; and his controversial recent play “Three Kingdoms” shed light on the European sex trade. Now, Stephens’ adaptations of two classics – one old, one new – are about to open in London: a rewriting of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and a dramatisation of Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He talks to Jan Dalley and Sarah Hemming. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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If stimulus is well targeted, Boris Johnson’s government may achieve something of elegance

Learning how to budget is a vital skill to master at the beginning of a career

After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]

After months of testing, Facebook’s redesign is finally official. Announced last year at F8, the more minimalist approach to its desktop design has been rolled out in waves. In March, the company added an option to try out the new version. Users could switch back and leave feedback for why they had done so. This […]

Franchise Bible author Rick Grossmann discusses how marketing is changing and new ways and platforms for sending your marketing messages to your customers.

Consistency is more reliable than inspiration.

British actor Simon Jones discusses his role as King George V in the new Downton Abbey movie. It marked the first time he had ridden a horse on set since Brideshead Revisited.

It was a night to remember for the stars of the small screen and the celeb attendees of Tuesday night's National Television Awards celebrated in style. 

He's the Australian-born musician currently dating Miley Cyrus. And on Thursday, Cody Simpson looked back on the last decade and explained how he was always destined to live an unorthodox life.

Cody Simpson's mother Angie appears to have given her tick of approval on her son's new love Miley Cyrus.

Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation back in 2014.