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Excise duty for diesel and petrol will increase by 2c.
The largest rise was in direct taxes, an increase of €86.8 million.
The full Budget - the top 10, and the rest of 2014's measures
Budget 2014 as delivered in the House today by finance minister Edward Scicluna
Budget 2014 as delivered in the House today by finance...
Commitment towards public finance consolidation is positive says Chamber
"It would have been desirable had the time dedicated to consultation between the Ministry and the Social Partners been more dynamically interactive," the Malta...
"It would have been desirable had the time dedicated to...
Busuttil blasts feel-good factor: more taxes, no new jobs
Opposition leader says energy tariff cuts will be financed by €170 million in...
Opposition leader says energy tariff cuts will be financed...
‘A fair Budget with a social heart’ - GWU
“This Budget is based on principles of social justice,” the GWU said.
“This Budget is based on principles of social justice,”...
Greens say budget lacks focus
Positive measures dampened by contradictions and lack of clear focus, says AD chairperson Arnold Cassola
Positive measures dampened by contradictions and lack of...
Budget 2014 ‘showcase of a government with a plan’ – PM
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says Budget 2014 ‘proof’ that Labour...
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says Budget 2014 ‘proof’...
Ministers unite to stress importance of green economy
Strategies are the prime agenda in public consultation on green economy.
Strategies are the prime agenda in public consultation on...
Government to implement electoral programme in 2014 Budget
Government to implement first phase of political programme in next week’s...
Government to implement first phase of political programme...
Employers claim cleaning, security contracts barely cover minimum wage
MEA calls on government to set an example on unethical and illegal employment practices
MEA calls on government to set an example on unethical and...
Cigarette stocks withheld two weeks before budget
Anti-hoarding measure for Budget 2014 leaves wholesalers fuming as cigarette...
Anti-hoarding measure for Budget 2014 leaves wholesalers...
Developers demand moratorium on stamp duty for first-time buyers in 2014
Developers’ lobby calls for removal of capital gains tax on transfer of properties in UCAs
Developers’ lobby calls for removal of capital gains tax...
NSO - Government deficit down by €10.8 million from last year
Higher recurrent revenue of €134.8 million outweighs higher total expenditure...
Higher recurrent revenue of €134.8 million outweighs...
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UHM proposes €900 in-work benefit for parents on minimum wage
Union Haddiema Maghqudin proposes introduction of €900 in-work benefit for...
Union Haddiema Maghqudin proposes introduction of €900...
Chamber of Commerce warns that raising taxes could result in contraband alternatives
Chamber wants reassurances from Ministry on enforcement measures
Chamber wants reassurances from Ministry on enforcement...
Government losing control over unemployment – PN
Increase in unemployment down to the Labour government's change of direction...
Increase in unemployment down to the Labour government's...
Statistics chief says he is not being pressured over financial reporting
Minister of Finance refuses to comment further on National Statistical Office
Minister of Finance refuses to comment further on National...
Finance minister asks for investigation over NSO error
Edward Scicluna asks for investigation over National Statistics Office error in...
Edward Scicluna asks for investigation over National...
Official deficit for 2012 at €225.5 million, 3.3 per cent of GDP
The deficit recorded by the general government for the second quarter this year...
The deficit recorded by the general government for the...
