‘Election to be called early next year’ - Prime Minister
'Whatever happens tomorrow, elections will be called early next year,' says Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi.
Gonzi’s electoral tax cuts ‘underestimated people’s altruism’ – Muscat
‘Labour ready to govern whatever happens tomorrow… but don’t give in to provocation’ – Labour leader.
Joseph Muscat lays out Labour’s vision of social justice

Attacking the government’s social justice credentials, Labour leader Jospeh...

Attacking the government’s social justice credentials,...

Budget fails to address renewable energy priorities – AD

Alternattiva Demokratika – budgetary incentives for renewable energy not...

Alternattiva Demokratika – budgetary incentives for...

Chamber – leaving country without a budget ‘the height of irresponsibility’

Chamber of Commerce says political difference are healthy, but MPs should be aware of consequences to economy if budget is not approved.

Chamber of Commerce says political difference are healthy,...

Budget schedule goes ahead despite uncertainty

House of Representatives approves schedule to be followed for the Budget debate.

House of Representatives approves schedule to be followed...

[LIVE] Muscat promises minimum wage earners won't pay income tax

Updated commentary and updates for Labour leader Joseph Muscat's speech on...

Updated commentary and updates for Labour leader Joseph...

Fenech warns electorate ‘Muscat will let you down soon after taking power’

Finance minister Tonio Fenech warns electorate ‘Muscat will cheat his way to winning power’ with no proposals to then claim he cannot deliver because of...

Finance minister Tonio Fenech warns electorate ‘Muscat...

Voting against the Budget because 'we don't trust government' - Muscat

Labour leader Joseph Muscat reiterates party’s call for Minister George Pullicino to resign.

Labour leader Joseph Muscat reiterates party’s call for...

Elderly welcome budget proposals but concerned over those at risk of poverty

Elderly council appreciates the social side of Budget 2013 but expresses concern over families who continue to slide down towards the risk-of-poverty line.

Elderly council appreciates the social side of Budget 2013...

Minimum wage earners will pay tax, Gonzi says

Prime Minister on radio interview says minimum wage earners will breach 15% tax...

Prime Minister on radio interview says minimum wage earners...

Economists divided over Budget 2013

Like the country itself Malta’s economic observers also seem to be polarised along political lines when asked for reactions to a Budget that will almost...

Like the country itself Malta’s economic observers also...

Budget 2013 at a glance

Scan the entire list of measures unveiled in yesterday's Budget 2013.

Scan the entire list of measures unveiled in yesterday's...

Budget 2013 satisfies Gozo Tourism Association

Gozo Tourism Association says budget is ‘realistic and objective’...

Gozo Tourism Association says budget is ‘realistic and...

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‘Flat rate tax’ for the wide middle-class

Lawrence Gonzi refutes socially regressive label, Joseph Muscat plans to retain...

Lawrence Gonzi refutes socially regressive label, Joseph...

Ambitious projection in tax collection of €2.7 billion for 2013

Deficit set to go down to 2.3% by 2012, economic growth at 1.2%

Deficit set to go down to 2.3% by 2012, economic growth at...

Prime Minister plays down ‘electoral budget’

‘Unlike Muscat, I have been facing real crises and trying to safeguard jobs’

‘Unlike Muscat, I have been facing real crises and trying...

Updated | Labour insists that minimum-wage earners now hit by 15% income tax

Single-computation minimum-wage earners breach 15% tax band.

Single-computation minimum-wage earners breach 15% tax band.

Forum against fuel tax increase

Forum says government should have introduced further measures that would have decreased tax evasion.

Forum says government should have introduced further...

Labour to keep budget, warts and all

A Labour government will not take away anything from what has been given in Budget 2013, but will also retain price increases.

A Labour government will not take away anything from what...