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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Bill Gates Announces Plan to Donate 99% of His Fortune by 2045
Caption: Bill Gates Announces Plan to Donate 99% of His Fortune by 2045. Bill Gates has announced plans to give away 99% of his wealth over the next two decades, with the goal of ending his foundation's operations by 2045. In a blog post, the Microsoft founder shared his commitment to accelerating charitable donations, following his belief that "he died rich" should never be said about him. Gates, 69, revealed that his foundation has already donated $100 billion to global health and development projects and plans to give away another $200 billion, depending on market conditions. He drew inspiration from philanthropists like Warren Buffett and referenced Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth," emphasizing the responsibility of the wealthy to give back. While Gates continues to lead the charge in philanthropy, his foundation has faced criticism over its influence on global health systems and its use of charitable status to avoid taxes. "New US-UK Trade Deal Offers Limited Relief for British Industries” The United States has agreed to lower tariffs on a limited number of British-made cars and will allow some UK steel and aluminium exports into the country without duties. This comes as part of a new trade understanding between the US and the UK. The move provides a break for key UK sectors hit by fresh tariffs introduced since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. However, most British exports will still face a 10% duty. While both President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the deal as a major step, analysts say it doesn't dramatically change the current trade landscape. There's no signed agreement yet, and few specifics have been released. Speaking at a Jaguar Land Rover plant, Starmer called it a "fantastic platform" that protects thousands of jobs. Meanwhile, Trump described it as a "maxed out deal" with potential for future growth. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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