The United States House of Representatives has approved legislation providing for fiscal stimulus through individual tax rebates and measures aimed at encouraging small businesses to invest.
Following the publication of Sir David Varney’s Review of tax policy in Northern Ireland on 17 December, Sir David has been asked by the Chancellor to conduct a further review of the Northern Ireland economy.
Significant progress has been made in discussions on a new fiscal scheme for the Netherland Antillean islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba after they attain a new constitutional status, it has been reported.