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Switzerland

Taxable income: Wollerau (SZ) reports CHF 199,928, six times more than Oberems (VS)

In 2022, Wollerau (SZ) reported the highest average taxable income in Switzerland at CHF 199,928 per taxpayer — six times higher than Oberems (VS), which ranks last at CHF 33,109. The national average stands at CHF 61,668. This data comes from the Federal Tax Statistics (ESTV) of the Federal Tax Administration, covering 2,129 Swiss communes in 2022. In French-speaking Switzerland, Corsier (GE) stands out with CHF 157,169 and ranks third nationally.

6 August 2026 at 06:34

World

Australia's fuel excise tax returns to full rate on August 2, 2026

The Australian government is ending its fuel excise tax reduction at midnight on August 2, 2026, as confirmed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The cut, introduced on April 1, had reduced the federal fuel excise from 52.6 to 20.6 cents per litre to combat the oil crisis triggered by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Through July, it was partially maintained at 36.6 cents per litre. With semi-annual inflation indexation now applying, the excise stands at approximately 53.7 cents per litre. Wholesale unleaded petrol is expected to rise from around $1.83 to $2.00 Australian dollars per litre within one to two weeks.

1 August 2026 at 20:44

World

Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination postponed

Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general was postponed on July 30, 2026. Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis withheld support due to concerns about Blanche's close ties to Trump and a controversial tax immunity agreement. These senators requested that Trump put in writing the limits of this agreement, but the president refused, blocking their backing.

30 July 2026 at 20:00

World

Andy Burnham's First Week of Reforms at Downing Street

Andy Burnham became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom this week, succeeding Keir Starmer. The former Manchester mayor has announced a flurry of reforms: a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, a £2 cap on bus fares and scrapping VAT on home energy bills. He has also suspended the early release of some 6,000 prisoners and opened a government office in Manchester to devolve power from London. According to Politico via Handelsblatt, his first days have been described as a '100-meter sprint'.

25 July 2026 at 04:29

taxation

Taxable income: Wollerau (SZ) reports CHF 199,928, six times more than Oberems (VS)

Australia's fuel excise tax returns to full rate on August 2, 2026

Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination postponed

Andy Burnham's First Week of Reforms at Downing Street

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taxation

Taxable income: Wollerau (SZ) reports CHF 199,928, six times more than Oberems (VS)

Australia's fuel excise tax returns to full rate on August 2, 2026

Senate committee vote on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination postponed

Andy Burnham's First Week of Reforms at Downing Street

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