Reeves Seeks to Minimise Labour Rebellion over Plan to Curb Uk Pensioner Benefits

Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan

Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economy

Financial Times - 14h

PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth

Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

BBC News - 1d

Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Reeves despite pressure on UK chancellor

Prime minister says she is doing a ‘fantastic job’ but declines to promise she will be in post at the next election

Financial Times - 1d

UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise

A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this year

Financial Times - 1d

Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test

Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investment

Financial Times - 1d

‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI

Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...

The Guardian - 2d

Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK

The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

BBC News - 3d

Reeves seeks to revive City of London links with China

Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing trip

Financial Times - 4d

Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage

A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

BBC News - 4d

Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing

Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion group

Financial Times - 4d

The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'

Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.

BBC News - 4d

UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar

Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’

Financial Times - 5d

UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings

Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’

Financial Times - 5d

Henry Zeffman: Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.

BBC News - 5d

Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases

Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas trading

Financial Times - 5d

London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth

Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved

Financial Times - 5d

Fund managers to warn FCA over US activist’s plans to shake up UK trusts

Saba Capital has taken stakes in seven trusts and called on investors to vote for changes to their boards

Financial Times - 5d

UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite

Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economy

Financial Times - 6d

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death

Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...

The Guardian - 6d

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian

UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.

BBC News - 6d

UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks

Financial Times - 6d

Former MoviePass Executive Pleads Guilty to Fraud Over ‘Unlimited’ Plan

Prosecutors said that Theodore Farnsworth, who ran the parent company of MoviePass, had misled investors about its popular subscription plan.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Don King sued by promoter seeking $3B over alleged 'Rumble in the Jungle' anniversary event

A lawsuit against famed boxing promoter Don King seeks more than $3 billion, alleging King falsely denied being involved in an anniversary event for his historic "Rumble in the Jungle."

NBC News - Jan. 7

Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices

Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang region

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

BBC News - Jan. 7

UK special forces investigated over Libya operation

Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Ignore Musk, ignore the critics – you’ll feel the benefit of Labour’s policies in your pocket before long | Polly Toynbee

Despite the doom-mongers, the outlook for the economy, the NHS and vital services is good. Coming months should bear that out. Look up, despite the bleak midwinter, the flu crisis and this dismal ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Reeves Seeks to Minimise Labour Rebellion over Plan to Curb Uk Pensioner Benefits

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