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Italy’s prime minister waives his £100,000 salary to ‘show solidarity’

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Italy’s prime minister known as ‘Super Mario’ waives his £100,000 salary to ‘show solidarity with his nation hit by recession’ Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi, 73, has renounced his £100,000 salary Declaration said he won’t get ‘remuneration’ during term as caretaker leader He took over in February when squabbling parties agreed to unite behind him … Read more

UK waives duties so it can boost import of coronavirus testing kits

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Britain will waive import taxes on coronavirus testing kits, ventilators and other vital medical supplies in a bid to boost the fight against the deadly disease amid widespread criticism of the government’s testing operation.  Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced this evening that NHS suppliers will no longer have to pay customs duty and import VAT on … Read more