Tag: MONEY WORRY
No tax for Baarn assistance dogs: ‘Assistance dogs increasingly used’
Residents of Baarn with an assistance dog will not have to pay dog tax next year. The exemption already applied to guide dogs for the blind and so-called ADL assistance…
Utrecht passes BKR and will adjust debt registrations itself
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht believe that better agreements should be made on this at a national level. Municipalities have been discussing this with BKR for some time, but…
From lockdowns in 2021 to inflation and staff shortages in 2022, entrepreneurs will remain unstable even after corona
According to Karel Heijink, director of employers’ organization VNO-NCW Midden, entrepreneurs may now face a greater challenge than during last year’s lockdowns. For example, the government offers less support this…
Alarm about the dire situation of MBO students: ‘Hardly hit by the consequences of corona and inflation’
Schools try to assist MBO students, for example by keeping school costs low or making budget coaches available. Schools have a responsibility, according to the organizations. “The real solution lies…
Climate fair and colder swimming pool: Utrecht wants to save more on energy
In a letter to the city council, the college writes that the necessary measures have already been taken in recent months, but that new energy measures are still being worked…
Utrecht residents can win a DIY team or hotel accommodation with energy savings
Utrecht residents who would like to save but have no idea where to start can register for the Win a DIY team campaign. They must let the municipality of Utrecht…
Salvation Army: increasingly busy at Warme Kamer
“Many people will not notice the announced support packages until the beginning of next year. That is why we think it is necessary to open our doors extra now. Some…
College Baarn shocked: ‘Gas and electricity will be 8 to 9 times more expensive next year’
Last year, the gas supply cost the municipality 17,000 euros. While the new negotiations are still ongoing, De Vries expects a price increase of up to 130,000 euros for 2023.…
Supermarket expert Rabobank: ‘Prices will rise even more in 2023’
In order to get them reimbursed, or at least more, and therefore to keep more profit, they will ask higher prices for their products. Earlier this year, this already led…