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UK's Top Taxpayers Include Celebrities and Business Tycoons
The UK's highest taxpayers list was recently released, revealing that Fred and Peter Done, founders of the gambling company Betfred, topped the list with an estimated £400.1 million tax bill over the past year, according to the Sunday Times Tax List. The list, which also included celebrities such as Harry Styles, Anthony Joshua, and JK Rowling, showed a significant increase in total tax paid by the top 100 taxpayers, rising from £4.985 billion the previous year to £5.758 billion.
The list featured individuals from various sectors. Manchester City's Erling Haaland, at 25, was the youngest person on the list, projected to pay £16.9 million in taxes. Liverpool's Mo Salah was also included with an estimated tax bill of £14.5 million.
Mexico Takes Action Against Industrial Pollution
In other news, the Mexican government announced a series of measures to combat industrial pollution. This action followed investigations by The Guardian that revealed high levels of contamination in neighborhoods surrounding the Zinc Nacional plant in Northern Monterrey. The government's response included fines of £4.8 million against a plant.
Global Alliance Discusses Critical Minerals
Meanwhile, ministers from approximately 20 countries, including those from the G7 states, met in Washington to discuss a strategic alliance concerning critical minerals. The US, UK, EU, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand were among the nations participating in the summit. The discussions aimed to address concerns about rare earth elements and explore ways to de-risk from China, including potential US guarantees for a minimum price, according to reports. This alliance is also seen as an effort to strengthen transatlantic ties.
Victorian Opposition Leader Withdraws from Event
In Australia, Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson withdrew from an event headlined by Barnaby Joyce. The decision came after Premier Jacinta Allan accused Wilson of "cosying up" to One Nation. Wilson's withdrawal from the Across Victoria Alliance conference in Horsham was attributed to an unavoidable scheduling conflict.
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