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🚨 BREXIT BETRAYAL — OR A DEAL BRITAIN CAN JUSTIFY? 🇬🇧🇪🇺

Britain is being asked to take on another major financial commitment connected to Ukraine — and taxpayers deserve to know exactly what has been agreed, what the UK’s maximum exposure could be, and who ultimately carries the risk.

Critics are describing the arrangement as a Brexit “poison pill”, arguing that it could tie Britain more closely to EU financial and legal mechanisms while billions more are committed overseas.

But amid the explosive headlines, there are questions that deserve evidence-based answers:

💷 What is the UK’s actual legally binding liability?
🇪🇺 What role, if any, will EU law and the European Court of Justice have?
🇺🇦 What safeguards and auditing apply to money provided to Ukraine?
📈 What does any additional liability mean for borrowing, debt and taxpayers?
🗳️ And should commitments of this scale receive greater parliamentary and public scrutiny?

Claims that this amounts to “money laundering” require evidence; concerns about corruption, oversight and financial exposure should instead be investigated using the actual agreements and audited figures.

Whatever your view on Brexit or Ukraine, £billions of public exposure demands transparency, accountability and scrutiny.

Britain deserves the full facts — and voters can decide what they think of them.

🚨 SPAIN’S INVOICING SYSTEM IS CHANGING — and businesses across Spain and the Canary Islands need to be ready for 2027. 🇪🇸🇮🇨

VERI*FACTU is bringing major changes to how invoices and receipts are generated, recorded and protected — with the aim of creating greater transparency, traceability and tackling tax fraud.

📅 Key dates:
1 January 2027 — affected companies subject to Spanish Corporate Tax
1 July 2027 — affected autónomos and other taxpayers

🍹 And NO — Spain isn’t banning free drinks!

Bars, restaurants and hotels can still offer complimentary drinks, promotions and special offers. The important change is ensuring transactions and invoicing records are handled correctly through compliant systems.

For tourists? 🏖️ Probably very little difference.

For businesses? 2027 could mean upgrading invoicing or POS software and changing the way records are created and stored.

Don’t leave compliance until the last minute.

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💼 Business • Advisory • Consultancy

From all of us at Café du Ciclismo, we wish Spain & the Islands the very best of British luck in the FIFA World Cup Final. 🇪🇸⚽

Arguably the best team in the world, playing with passion, pride and togetherness.

From Andalucía, Mallorca, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Las Palmas & Tenerife, we’re behind you all the way.

¡Vamos España! ❤️💛

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🇪🇸 Español

De parte de todo el equipo de Café du Ciclismo, os deseamos a España y las Islas la mejor de las suertes británicas en la Final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA. 🇪🇸⚽

Posiblemente el mejor equipo del mundo, jugando con pasión, orgullo y unidad.

Desde Andalucía, Mallorca, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Las Palmas y Tenerife, os apoyamos hasta el final.

¡Vamos España! ❤️💛

History shows that democracies can change gradually—not only through elections, but through ideology, institutions and public opinion. Whatever your political beliefs, protecting democracy means defending free speech, the rule of law, secure borders, accountable government and the right to question those in power.

Every nation has the right to protect its culture, security and democratic values while expecting newcomers to respect its laws and integrate into society. Stay informed, think critically and never surrender your freedom to question authority.

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La historia demuestra que las democracias pueden cambiar gradualmente, no solo mediante elecciones, sino también por la influencia de las ideologías, las instituciones y la opinión pública. Sean cuales sean tus ideas políticas, proteger la democracia significa defender la libertad de expresión, el Estado de derecho, unas fronteras seguras, un gobierno responsable y el derecho a cuestionar a quienes ejercen el poder.

Toda nación tiene derecho a proteger su cultura, su seguridad y sus valores democráticos, al mismo tiempo que espera que quienes llegan respeten sus leyes y se integren en la sociedad. Mantente informado, piensa de forma crítica y nunca renuncies a tu libertad para cuestionar al poder.

Is business confidence changing?

Recent headlines have focused on political uncertainty, tax policy and whether more entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals are considering relocating or restructuring internationally.

Whatever your political view, every business owner should be asking the same questions:

• Is my business structured for the future?
• Am I operating as tax efficiently as the law allows?
• Am I protecting capital, cash flow and long-term growth?
• Have I explored all of the legitimate international options available?

For some internationally focused businesses, the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC) offers an EU-approved framework with a 4% corporate tax rate for eligible companies that meet the qualifying criteria.

This isn’t about reacting to headlines.

It’s about planning ahead, understanding your options, and making informed commercial decisions.

If you’d like to explore whether your business could qualify, get in touch with Canarias Asesoría | Canary Islands Consulting for a confidential discussion.

Professional legal and tax advice should always be obtained before making any restructuring or relocation decisions.