Nathan Williams

London

Senior Journalist at BBC News

Senior Journalist, BBC News – on the LIVE news pages ⚡ Previously @BBCBreaking writer, social media & UGC. Social media trainer. Interested in #Turkey

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States Take Up ‘Forever Chemicals’ Restrictions as EPA Shifts

1 week ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Marina Schwarz |Nathan Williams |Jordan Carpenter

The Environmental Protection Agency’s plan for regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances suggests that part of the strategy will build on efforts initiated under the Biden and first Trump administrations. Meanwhile, multiple states are focusing on state-level legislative protections against any potential federal rollbacks to regulating PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment.
States Take Up ‘Forever Chemicals’ Restrictions as EPA Shifts

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Marina Schwarz |Nathan Williams |Jordan Carpenter

The Environmental Protection Agency’s plan for regulating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances suggests that part of the strategy will build on efforts initiated under the Biden and first Trump administrations. Meanwhile, multiple states are focusing on state-level legislative protections against any potential federal rollbacks to regulating PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment.
Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns - BBC News

Apr 26, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Nathan Williams

Senior figures from leading institutions are warned of risks to some of their cutting-edge research.
Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns - BBC News

Apr 25, 2024 | pressnewsagency.org | Nathan Williams

By Nathan WilliamsBBC News26 April 2024, 03:44 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoForeign states are targeting British universities in order to undermine national security, MI5 has warned. Vice-chancellors from 24 leading universities were briefed on the threat by the security services and the government on Thursday. They were warned cutting-edge research could be targeted by states to boost their own militaries and economies.
Netanyahu vows to defy allies on Rafah invasion - BBC Information

Mar 17, 2024 | pressnewsagency.org | Nathan Williams

By Nathan WilliamsBBC Information46 minutes in the pastIsrael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his dedication to launch an offensive in Rafah, defying worldwide criticism. The town is filled with some 1.5 million Palestinians from different elements of Gaza searching for refuge. His feedback come because the German chancellor, on a Center East journey, restated his opposition to the plan.
Brunei's 'hot prince' formally married in 10-day celebration

Jan 13, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Frances Mao |Nathan Williams

Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancee in a 10-day royal wedding. The internet-famous prince revealed his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The announcement surprised many fans of the man once dubbed one of Asia's most eligible bachelors. The bride is the granddaughter of an adviser to Brunei's leader, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. She is reported to own a fashion and tourism company.
Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election

Aug 27, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Nathan Williams |Iain Watson

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out any version of a wealth tax on the richest in society should Labour win the next general election. She told the Sunday Telegraph, external extra money for public services would have to come from economic growth. Ms Reeves confirmed Labour would not target expensive houses, increase capital gains tax or put up the top rate of income tax. "I don't see the way to prosperity as being through taxation," she said.
Labour rules out wealth tax if party wins next election

Aug 27, 2023 | bbc.com | iain watson |Nathan Williams

Image source, ReutersBy Nathan Williams & Iain Watson, political correspondent Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out any version of a wealth tax on the richest in society should Labour win the next general election. Ms Reeves confirmed Labour would not target expensive houses, increase capital gains tax or put up the top rate of income tax. "I don't see the way to prosperity as being through taxation," she said.
John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

Aug 26, 2023 | banoyi.com | Nathan Williams

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, VAT is levied at 20% on period pants under current rulesBy Nathan WilliamsBBC NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose are joining Tesco and Marks & Spencer in cutting the price of their period pants. The retailer says it will reduce the price of 30 types of period underwear by 20% in its stores from next week. The move follows the launch of the Say Pants to the Tax campaign urging the government to ditch VAT on the items.
John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

Aug 25, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Nathan Williams

John Lewis and Waitrose are joining Tesco and Marks & Spencer in cutting the price of their period pants. The retailer says it will reduce the price of 30 types of period underwear by 20% in its stores from next week. The move follows the launch of the Say Pants to the Tax campaign urging the government to ditch VAT on the items. Currently the underwear - which are absorbent, washable and reusable - are classified as garments and VAT is levied at 20%.