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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks | Trade policy

India is demanding an exemption from Britain’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aimed at sealing a free trade deal before the UK general election. India’s negotiating team held a series of surprise negotiations in London this week to overcome remaining hurdles in the deal. Rishi Sunak is keen to cross the line on […]

MTA expands toll exemption for private bus lines, Hampton Jitney and portion of city fleet

The MTA will waive a new $15-a-day congestion fee for the majority of the Big Apple’s city fleet and most private bus operators, including Hampton Jitney, agency officials announced Monday. The controversial plan already excluded city specialty vehicles such as fire trucks and snowplows, but Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said the group would be able […]

R&A changes The Open exemption age affecting Champions, but there’s a catch

The 2024 British Open will see a number of significant changes later this year. On Wednesday morning, the R&A (Royal & Ancient) announced three changes to its eligibility criteria from 2024. The change we believe will have the most impact is lowering the exemption age for champions. British Open champions can only receive an exemption […]

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao denied exemption to participate in 2024 Summer Olympics

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao had hoped to take part in this year’s Summer Olympics, but the International Olympic Committee has notified him that he has been rejected from representing the Philippines. Pacquiao, 45, needed an exemption from the IOC to participate because the age limit for boxers is 40. However, the IOC sent him a […]

Boeing withdraws safety exemption request needed for new model certification

Boeing withdrew its request for a safety exemption for its new 737 Max aircraft after facing criticism earlier this month after an incident in which a door plug on a plane blew off. Last year, the aircraft manufacturer told federal regulators that it would continue to ship 737 Max 7 planes to customers even though […]