Barclays Chief Defends Reeves As Business Criticises Budget Tax Rises

NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance

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Resilience Is Required to Start and Sustain a Business

When you launch a business, you learn a lot about yourself—here’s how to harness that.

Inc. - 22h

France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

The New York Times - 4h

Special counsel objects to dismissing Hunter Biden tax case after pardon

Special counsel David Weiss rejected suggestions that he selectively prosecuted Hunter Biden in court filings where he also objected to dismissing charges following a sweeping pardon. President ...

The Hill - 20h

Why Stellantis’ chief executive Carlos Tavares was axed

Portuguese boss refused to budge on pace of EV transition as cries from suppliers, workers and government grew louder

Financial Times - 21h

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

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Financial Times - 11h

Businesses and Job Seekers: Beware of This Hiring Scam

Scammers might be using your business’s job posting to make a buck.

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Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees

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Nicholas Hoult is a man of character — and it's keeping him busy

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Los Angeles Times - 5h

Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.

A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.

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Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

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Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister

Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.

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‘I’m trying not to go bankrupt’: My husband of 24 years asked for a divorce. He wants my cell-phone records. Should I report him for tax fraud?

“I would like to keep the house because my grown children and grandchildren reside there.”

MarketWatch - 2h

My friend declared bankruptcy. Can creditors still go after him for child support, back taxes and student debt?

“Most of those old debts are credit-card debts.”

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‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?

“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”

MarketWatch - 5h

Predicting doubling of private-credit market, BlackRock strikes $12 billion deal for HPS

In a widely anticipated announcement, BlackRock said it had reached an agreement to buy HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock.

MarketWatch - 2h

American families could be out more than $2,500 if the world ditches the dollar

Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.

MarketWatch - 4h

Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.

The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.

The New York Times - 1h

French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozone

ABC News - 14h

French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget

Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.

BBC News - 18h

French Government Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote. A no-confidence vote this week could topple him and his cabinet.

The New York Times - 8h

Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns

Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.

BBC News - 10h

'I get £770 a month - what's in the Scottish Budget affects everything'

BBC News Scotland has been speaking to people about what they want - and what they fear - from the Budget.

BBC News - 10h

Nomura chief apologises after ex-employee charged with clients’ attempted murder

Former wealth management staff arrested after allegedly setting customers’ house on fire

Financial Times - 7h

NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs, Ravens aren't as good as we think

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Is OpenAI Getting Into the Advertising Business? The Company Is Sending Mixed Messages

The AI giant’s CFO says it’s looking into ads, but adds that it has no active plans as yet.

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How One Entrepreneur Is Making PR Accessible for Small Businesses

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Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?

UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountability

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German Economy Minister Habeck to open business summit in Nairobi

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AT&T plans to plow $20 billion into buybacks in signal of business turnaround

AT&T’s stock is rising as the company will bring back share repurchases alongside an expected $20 billion-plus in continued dividend commitments over the next three years.

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Trump’s tax plans: Housing credits ‘in play,’ and there’s buzz over a short extension for expiring cuts

One veteran analyst is predicting that housing tax credits will get included in the GOP’s big tax package next year. Separately, some GOP lawmakers reportedly have talked about using the package to ...

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George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee

‘Tax wealth, not work’ would be a powerful message for Starmer and Reeves – are they bold enough to pursue it?. Now he’s retired from casting millions of people into poverty, George Osborne has ...

The Guardian - 10h

Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

The New York Times - 22h

White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

BBC News - 18h

The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire

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The New York Times - 5h

Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC+ decision this week on production cuts

Oil futures rose Tuesday as traders awaited a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies that may result in a further delay to the partial unwinding of ...

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China’s share of global electric car market rises to 76%

Market share increases after strong demand within country offsets risks from western tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. Business live – latest updates China’s share of the global electric vehicle ...

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Barclays Chief Defends Reeves As Business Criticises Budget Tax Rises

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