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'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.BBC News - 8h -
Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs as rising costs hit business
Supermarket chain will lose a fifth of senior management roles and close in-store cafésFinancial Times - 1d -
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Keating errors cost City vs. United; Chelsea keeping winning; Madrid slip up
Catch up on the action from the women's game as Man United shocked City in the derby, Chelsea broke a record and Real Madrid were upset.ESPN - 3d -
Peers blame rising cost of UK health benefits on welfare system flaws
Lords economic affairs committee calls for urgent action to prevent spiralling costsFinancial Times - 4d -
Travis Kelce Just Revealed How the Best Leaders Keep Winning in 1 Sentence
‘What are the keys to victory?’ It’s an easier answer than you might think.Inc. - 5d -
Mobb Deep review – New York rap duo can still keep the temperature rising
O2 Academy, Islington Thirty years on from their album The Infamous, and seven years after the death of founder member Prodigy, Havoc teams up with Big Noyd for a breathlessly-paced set. Big Noyd ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Reeves says she won't let critics get her down after UK borrowing costs rise
The chancellor tells the BBC she has got "what it takes" following a bumpy week for the UK economy.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey
Only approximately 2 in 10 Americans say they are confident that President-elect Trump can lower costs in his first year in office, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Shares of Cartier owner Richemont jump 16% as sales rise in December quarter
Cartier owner Richemont on Thursday reported a 10% increase in third quarter sales even as China demand weighed.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Not much inflation here: The cost of imports are barely rising ahead of Trump taking office
Most of the lingering problem with U.S. inflation is coming from within the nation’s borders. Not outside of it.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
The GOP Rivalry That Could Spell Big Trouble for Trump
With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.Politico - Jan. 16 -
Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program
Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
The bull market is still intact. This pullback is just the cost of doing business, says strategist
The S&P 500 is probably halfway through its setback already, says Truist strategist.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
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 yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Emma Raducanu bitten by jumping ants
Emma Raducanu has become the latest victim of Australia’s famously hostile wildlife – although it was not spiders or snakes in her case, but rather “jumping ants”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Trump's NATO Vision Spells Trouble for the Alliance
A call for much higher arms spending and the threat of grabbing allies’ land dial up pressure on members.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Opening day of a new Congress signals future troubles
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to remove ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Tesco and M&S warn of rising costs but pledge to minimise price increases
Shares in retailers fall despite positive Christmas tradingFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Costco’s holiday-season sales jump was not just about food, analyst says
Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimismFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise
Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Cryptocurrencies rise to start the week, bitcoin jumps above $102,000
The moves in crypto coincided with a rebound in tech stocks as Nvidia and shares of other chip names jumped.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after team wins just 4 games
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville’s head coach after the franchise’s “best team assembled” won just four gamesABC News - Jan. 6 -
Putin plus Trump spell trouble for European security
German rearmament is crucial to shoring up Europe’s defencesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
The Gen Z problem for audit firms
The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspectionsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre
An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop
A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000
Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
I thought I could be a ‘cool mum’ – just strap my baby to me and keep living life as usual. I was so wrong | Tara Kenny
I’ve discovered new ways to be cool: rhyme time is my cocktail hour, the park my catwalk and I have a nappy bag that’s chicer than a Fendi Baguette. When I was six months pregnant, against all ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
