An alleged Chinese spy, known only as H6, who had established himself as a confidant of Prince Andrew and had met with former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, was barred from the UK in 2023 due to concerns about national security. Expelled by then-home secretary Suella Braverman for engaging in covert activities on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, the businessman’s case was dismissed by the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, affirming that he posed a risk to national security. Despite an interim anonymity order, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has threatened to use parliamentary privilege to reveal the identity of the suspected Chinese spy.
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Italy to slash VAT on art to compete with EU rivals
Italy's right-wing government is set to reduce the value-added tax on art from 22% to 5%, responding to urgent calls from over 500 artists and galleries who warned of a potential collapse in the domestic art market. This tax cut, anticipated to be approved in a Cabinet meeting and requiring parliamentary ratification within 60 days, aims to enhance competitiveness against lower-tax countries like France and Germany. Need More Context? 🔎
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