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Banks deduct tax from social media platform receipts under Section 154B from 1 July 2026, though reports differ on the rate for creators off the Active Taxpayers List.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on 23 October 2026 that the startup tax bill goes to Parliament next week, and the September exposure draft set a three-year holding period and 15-year…

On 23 October 2026 the government accepted most taskforce recommendations, estimating almost £800 million a year in savings ahead of the 28 October Budget.

Jennifer Lawrence teased the mes° haircare brand on 16 October 2026. Biotech company Arcaea is credited with engineering it for a 27 October launch.

The Council of the EU adopted its negotiating position on EU Inc on 23 October 2026, narrowing stock option access and leaving talks with Parliament still ahead.

INTERPOL's Serengeti III operation across 21 countries disrupted 10,909 malicious networks and arrested 1,462 suspects, with lessons for firms paying abroad.