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CGT

British

abbreviation

capital gains tax

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"This isn't female hysterics. We need structural change," said Sophie Binet, head of the CGT union.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

CGT leader Sophie Binet criticised "employers who feel entitled to open all their businesses and make their staff work on May 1, even though it's not allowed".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But CGT union representative Benjamin Girard said the ICE contract's existence was not a "revelation" to him.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The CGT union said Wednesday that the planned cuts were out of a pool of 40,000 positions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Those selling their "main residence" typically don't have to pay the tax - but married couples can normally only count one property as their main home for CGT purposes.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

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