Belgian brewers face 200% U.S. tax on alcohol exports

Tate Britain is returning a 17th-century painting by Henry Gibbs to the family of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld, as recommended by the Spoliation Advisory Panel due to it being looted by Nazis during World War II. Hartveld left the painting behind when fleeing Antwerp in 1940, and although he survived the war, he never recovered his lost art collection, which is believed to be scattered among European galleries. The return of the painting...

A new poll suggests that Rachel Reeves' spring statement has received low popularity ratings, with just one in five people viewing it positively and 49% viewing it negatively. The chancellor's net popularity rating of -28 is the lowest since Liz Truss's mini-Budget, which had a rating of -37. Additionally, a poll by Ipsos found that only one in five people believe Reeves is doing a good job, with her approval rating dropping to -32, nearing...

Michael Stewart, the head of the government's counter-terror programme Prevent, has resigned following revelations that Axel Rudakubana's case was closed prematurely before he carried out a deadly attack in Southport. Rudakubana was sentenced to life in prison for murdering three children and attempting to kill eight others. Three referrals were made to Prevent and six calls were placed to police regarding Rudakubana's concerning behavior, leading to an investigation that found failures in handling his case...

Sudan is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, despite a slight decrease in displacement, with many returning to devastated areas lacking basic services. The country is facing severe food insecurity, with millions in need of urgent assistance, while a funding shortfall is hindering humanitarian efforts to address the crisis. The situation is exacerbated by escalating violence, particularly affecting women and children, and recent cuts in international aid budgets are deepening the suffering. Full...

In a new piece published in the British Medical Journal, academics argue that smartphones should be treated like cars, not cigarettes, with a focus on developing technology to mitigate harms rather than outright bans. Despite calls for phone bans in schools, research from Teacher Tapp shows that the majority of teachers prefer stricter regulations, with 78% supporting complete bans. A study by academics from the University of Birmingham, Harvard, and universities in Brazil and Sweden...

Tax return season is approaching in Spain for the 2024 tax year, known as 'la declaración de la renta'. Changes for this year include increased monitoring of income on digital platforms, higher limits for multiple income streams, mandatory reporting of unemployment benefits, and improved deductions for donations. Additionally, tax benefits for Valencia flood victims, new payment methods, penalties for non-filing, and alterations in deductions for housing rentals have been introduced. It is crucial to seek...