However, British prime minister David Cameron, backed by Sweden and the Netherlands, has said he would veto any such tax amid concerns over its impact on the banking sector. Despite this, the opinion adopted on Wednesday says the tax should go ahead
The tax break on mortgages should be phased out gradually over 30 years, rather than scrapped for some new mortgages, according to recommendations drawn up by home owners lobby group VEH, housing corporations and tenants' groups. The Dutch system is
The Netherlands' government statistics office says consumer confidence is close to all-time lows, likely reflecting the country's ongoing recession and prospects for a new government austerity package in 2013. The Central Bureau for Statistics said
The winner of World Mayor 2007 will announced in early December 2007.
Asia, Australia and Africa are competing for the annual World Mayor Award. City Mayors examines the contributions history and culture make to urban society and environment. You'll hear more than one different language every day. When you leave the house, however, it is always best to lock the door. City Mayors deals with economic and investment issues affecting towns and cities. City Mayors reports on and discusses urban development issues in developed and developing countries. City Mayors examines education issues and policies affecting children and adults in urban areas.
Asia, Australia and Africa are competing for the annual World Mayor Award. City Mayors examines the contributions history and culture make to urban society and environment. You'll hear more than one different language every day. When you leave the house, however, it is always best to lock the door. City Mayors deals with economic and investment issues affecting towns and cities. City Mayors reports on and discusses urban development issues in developed and developing countries. City Mayors examines education issues and policies affecting children and adults in urban areas.