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U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Pressure on Lopetegui and Steidten as West Ham count cost of botched revamp | Jacob Steinberg
There is plenty of blame to go around in east London as summer signings struggle in a team that lacks identity. Dysfunction at West Ham is nothing new. The frustration, though, is that bringing in ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
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Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before
Election Day is only the beginning.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, ThatcherWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?
Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraintsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Jack Dorsey's payments company Block expands corporate card service to the UK
Block, the payments company owned by tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched its corporate card service in the U.K.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ pricesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
UK workers’ rights reforms to cost businesses £5bn a year
Government’s impact assessment finds companies will face bill for implementing new policiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Fuel duty frozen but vehicle excise duty surges
Motoring organisations said chancellor’s reversal of planned fuel duty rises was ‘a big relief’World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%World - Financial Times - October 14 -
Bellway says Budget ‘mixed messages’ hurting UK property market
Housebuilder expects to deliver more homes next year as borrowing costs easeBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’Business - Financial Times - October 15 -
Premier Inn owner hit by falling demand for UK budget hotels
Whitbread profits slip as data suggests travellers are trading up to more expensive optionsWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Liz Kendall expected to retain £1.3bn cut to UK sickness benefits in Budget
Move by work and pensions secretary likely to cause concern among disability rights activistsWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?
Chancellor’s options hemmed in by Labour election promises and NHS spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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UK capital gains tax receipts surge ahead of Budget
Revenue rises 16.3% between July and September as investors rush to get ahead of expected rate increaseBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live
People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
‘The storm before the storm’: UK lawyers race to deal with deluge of Budget enquiries
Proposed changes to inheritance and capital gains taxes have led to frenzy of client activityWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says fixing Britain’s troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environmentWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after resultsWorld - Financial Times - October 30
