Dominica has been removed from a European Union blacklist of tax havens.
In a statement, the EU said the Caribbean Island has changed its tax rules to comply with EU requirements.
They say the alterations mean there’s a reduced the risk of individuals or companies committing tax evasion.
However 11 countries still remain on the blacklist including Fiji, Guam and the Marshall Islands.
Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile
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UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
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