Photo by Dollar Gill on Unsplash New data reveals that more than seven in 10 (71%) university students in the UK in 2023 hold part-time jobs, compared to six in 10 (60%) former students. As a result, students in the UK are managing to save an average of £399 of their annual loan for the future, with more than…
Economy
War forces EU Budget Review
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash The Russian War and growing migration issues have forced MEPs to bolster the relevant budgetary areas by €2 billion. On Wednesday, the Budgets Committee of the EU parliament set out its position on the reform of the EU’s long-term budget, emphasizing the urgency to “future-proof the EU budget.” Members endorsed an extra €10 billion for…
Wealth Tax
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash The Greens/EFA Group has published a new report highlighting the amounts of tax revenue that, it say, European countries could garner through a small tax on the wealthiest 0.5%. The study,out on Wednesday, finds that even a tax of 1.7-3.5% could bring in as much as €213.3 billion to…
Breakthrough for Central Asian Cooperation
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held on September 14 in Dushanbe, had literal historical and political significance. It completed the full cycle of Central Asian summits began in 2018 at the initiative of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and endorsed by the leaders of all countries in the…
Calling UK Citizens Living in Belgium
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash A webinar on financial issues facing UK citizens living in Belgium will be held later this month. The online event, from noon to 1.30pm on 21 September, will focus on tax, pensions and social security. It is organised by the “Expat Welcome Desk” of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International…
EU Summer 2023 Economic Forecast
Photo by K8 on Unsplash Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine and wider geopolitical tensions continue to pose risks and remain a source of uncertainty, says the EC. Furthermore, monetary tightening may weigh on economic activity more heavily than expected, but could also lead to a faster decline in inflation that would accelerate the restoration of real incomes. By…
Erasmus, “Citizen of the World”
Photo by Irina Iriser on Unsplash So, finally, the UK Government has stopped dithering and agreed to rejoin the EU Horizon programme. Hailed by researchers as vital to help make the UK a science superpower, it has taken nearly three years for Sunak to negotiate a deal so that he could claim some sort of victory at the…
People at the Core of Transformation in Uzbekistan
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash In Uzbekistan, the process of democratisation of administration and decision-making is based on the will of society. A large-scale transformation, launched in 2017, today covers all areas, writes Bobur Bekmurodov. Today, it is obvious to everyone that the reforms in the country have gained momentum, and Uzbekistan has stepped into a new…
Making it Easier to Work and Travel
Photo by Daria Mamont on Unsplash The EU Commission has proposed steps to make it easier for Europeans to live, work and travel abroadIt tabled “concrete steps” to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe. A dedicated communication lays out actions to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders by making full use…
Customs Clearance Centre launched in Uzbekistan
On the eve of Independence Day, 29 August 2023, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Customs Clearance Centre under the Customs Committee. At a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 17 February 2022, priority tasks were set to further improve customs administration, develop the customs service and transform it into…