Labour delays elections in 9 English authorities as it rolls out devolution
Read more at Financial Times
-
Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".BBC News - 2h -
Elections watchdog warns UK rules are ‘out of date’ and ‘inconsistent’
MPs urged to act as government comes under pressure to close loopholes on foreign donations to political partiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump's trade war with neighbours is delayed - what did they all get out of it?
BBC reporters in the US, Canada and Mexico assess the fallout after Trump gets border promises in return for a 30-day pause on tariffs.BBC News - 1d -
Behind the Scenes of Labour's Path To Power
And what they’re doing with it.BBC News - 3d -
Modi government rolls out tax cuts in effort to stimulate growth
Sweeteners for middle classes aimed at reinvigorating the world’s fifth-biggest economyFinancial Times - 4d -
English farmland could be cut by 9% to hit green targets
The government's launches a consultation on converting farmland to woodland and wild habitats.BBC News - 5d -
Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to fast-track the construction of power plants in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that produce ...ABC News - 5d -
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.BBC News - 5d -
Labour is facing two ways on growth
The UK government is starting to change the narrative but needs a joined-up approachFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative
President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is rolling out a generative AI assistant to its bankers, traders and asset managers, the first stage in the evolution of a program that will eventually take on the traits of a ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Labour needs to compromise on employment rights
Raising both UK payroll costs and worker protections is a deterrent to hiringFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street
Wall Street has embraced generative AI faster than any other disruptive tech in recent years because of how adept the models are in replicating human cognition.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
President-elect Trump to issue executive order to delay TikTok ban
Soon after he is sworn in, President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order to delay a TikTok ban from taking place. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his executive order ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump turbulence will test Labour
Reform UK and Tories could compromise voter support by looking cosy with US presidentFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
The English village with links to five US presidents
A village in Somerset with a population of about 600 people has direct links to five US presidents.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Liam Delap stands alone as the classic English No 9 of the future
Improbable hype around the Ipswich forward is growing as he faces the club that reared and discarded him. This season: one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Last season: not in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Why are so many Americans checked out when it comes to local elections?
As a nation, we are nothing but a collection of smaller states and local governments. Without active participation, small, unrepresentative groups will dictate policies that shape our daily lives.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
9 Tips and Tricks to Get More Out of Your Amazon Kindle
You can do more with your e-reader than you might realize.Wired - Jan. 18 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
RedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators
Job listings posted in China this week indicate that Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is struggling to handle an influx of new users joining the platform from TikTok.Wired - Jan. 17 -
Washington Post rolls out new mission statement, keeping 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' slogan
The Washington Post is rolling out a new mission statement ahead of President-elect Trump's second term in the White House. The Post unveiled "Riveting Storytelling for All of America," as its new ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
Italy rail asks authorities to investigate outages behind train delays
Italy’s national railroad has filed a formal complaint alleging that power outages up and down the peninsula that have caused days of train delays were “highly suspicious.”ABC News - Jan. 15 -
The US labour market is not cooling
And replies on stablecoinsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
‘Delay, Deny, Defend’ author: Fix the insurance industry to calm Americans’ rage
Anger at insurers goes beyond health coverage.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Biden on whether he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election
President Biden unexpectedly answered reporter questions on a wide range of topics on Friday, including if he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Rich opt out of English courts for private divorces
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional routeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Stock market gain that followed Trump's election win is close to being wiped out
The S&P 500's gain since Election Day now sits at just around 0.5%.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Nvidia’s stock is down 9% from its recent record. That shows the short term is winning out for now.
Nvidia’s stock is off 9% from an all-time high hit earlier this week, with investors focused more on the here and now than on new eye-popping projections of market opportunity.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Delayed firing of Tom Telesco suggests he was cleared out for next coach
On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The justice department argued it would cause irreparable harm if Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants' pleas were accepted.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials sayFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Ange questions English 'custodians of game' role
Ange Postecoglou said VAR has changed football more than anything in the last 50 years and English football should protect the sport better as "custodians of the game."ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Justice department to release part of Trump election interference report, leaving out documents case – US politics live
Department of Justice to release details on Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn 2020 result but withhold Mar-a-Lago documents portion . Outgoing secretary of state Antony Blinken ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
U.S. to roll out 'Cyber Trust Mark' label on secure devices starting this year
The U.S. will begin rolling out a program to label certain internet-connected products as meeting a basic cybersecurity standard.NBC News - Jan. 7
More from Financial Times
-
World’s biggest offshore wind developer Ørsted slashes investment by 25%
Danish company attempts to recover from botched US expansion and restore struggling share priceFinancial Times - 1h -
UK anti-terror scheme criticised over handling of Southport child killer
Axel Rudakubana should have been flagged to highest-risk strand of Prevent programme, report saysFinancial Times - 1h -
Colombian president Petro claims cocaine is no worse than whiskey
Leader’s remarks at chaotic televised cabinet meeting follow surge in production of coca in his countryFinancial Times - 1h -
UK says Mauritian premier gave ‘inaccurate’ account of Chagos Islands deal
Diplomatic intervention came after Ramgoolam said earlier version did not factor in inflationFinancial Times - 1h -
Kensington and Chelsea council to stop paying into staff pensions
Move comes as cash-strapped local authorities are expected to reduce contributionsFinancial Times - 2h
More in World
-
Mirroring Trump, Milei Pulls Argentina From W.H.O.
President Javier Milei has sought to align Argentina with President Trump, even if it means breaking with previous allies and partners.The New York Times - 14m -
Newcastle v Arsenal: Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg – live
Updates from St James’ Park (agg 2-0, 8pm KO) First leg report | Howe tells side to ‘leave a legacy’ ‘A central tenet of yoga being mugging off the oppo’ . On this day in 2011… Continue ...The Guardian - 17m -
Trump not yet committed to putting US troops in Gaza, White House says; UN chief to warn against ‘ethnic cleansing’ – live
António Guterres to condemn ‘forced displacement of people’ after Donald Trump said US would ‘take over’ Gaza. Full report: Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip Trump’s Gaza plan could ...The Guardian - 18m -
Rwandan-backed rebels M23 launch new offensive in DRC
Clashes break out days before Rwandan and Congolese presidents attend crisis summit. Rebels of the M23 armed group and allied Rwandan forces have launched a new offensive in the eastern Democratic ...The Guardian - 29m -
Live Updates: Trump Officials Try to Walk Back Gaza Takeover Plan
Amid global alarm, top administration officials sought to soften elements of President Trump’s proposal to force Palestinians out of the territory and take it over. Experts said the plan would ...The New York Times - 30m