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The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - 7 hours ago -
UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
Technology giants could face "significant" fines if they don't comply with the U.K.'s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Netflix raises prices as boost from password crackdown fades
The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
FM pushes for significant NHS cash boost in budget
Eluned Morgan is keen to see investment in the English NHS, which would mean more for Wales as well.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government
Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
The art market is in a correction as big spenders fade
Auction sales in the first six months at Christie's, Sotheby's, Phillips and Bonhams fell 26% from 2023 and 36% from the market peak in 2021.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
The art market is in a correction as big spenders fade
The global art market is poised for its second straight year of declines, as demand for the top trophy works wanes and a new generation of buyers favors lower-priced pieces, according to a new survey.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget
Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposalsWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Netflix’s third-quarter revenue and subscriber numbers beat expectations
US streaming service is investing heavily in live sporting events to differentiate from rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Biden administration forgives student loans for 60,000 public service workers
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it is forgiving the student loans for more than 60,000 public service workers. The move gives $4.5 billion in debt relief to teachers, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
UK will provide $3bn towards G7 loan for Ukraine
US and Japan only member nations still to clarify their contributions to $50bn packageBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many casesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
New CFPB rules aim to boost competition in financial services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled rules Tuesday intended to increase competition that would require financial institutions, credit card issuers and other financial providers ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
UK inflation fading faster than expected, says BoE governor
But Andrew Bailey wants to see a further decline in services price growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
UK ‘open to discussing non-cash forms of reparatory justice’ for former colonies
Starmer under pressure from Caribbean countries at Commonwealth talks but is refusing payments or apology. Keir Starmer has opened the door to non-financial reparations for the UK’s role in the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Mitie boosted by summer UK riot response
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional securityBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves
Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF
The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
4.8M borrowers, including 1M in public service, have had student debt forgiven, Biden admin says
The Biden administration announced it has provided student debt relief to more than 1 million borrowers who work in public service and 4.8 million borrowers in total.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Budget 2024: Reeves reveals £40bn in tax rises as she promises to rebuild public services
Chancellor announces increases in taxation for businesses and the wealthy, and more money for the NHS and schools. Autumn budget live: latest news updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Israel continues to bomb Gaza as hopes fade of Hamas leader’s death ending war
More than 60 deaths recorded in territory in past day as Israel launches more airstrikes and sends in more troops. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel has launched new airstrikes and sent ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Death of Yahya Sinwar is boost for Netanyahu but may not end war
Killing will throw Hamas into disarray and give encouragement to Israeli military and political officials. The death of Yahya Sinwar , the head of Hamas and mastermind of the 7 October attacks, ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy
The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.World - The Wall Street Journal - 10 hours ago -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
The unexamined big question around the UK Budget
Ignore the details of how Labour will raise taxes, spending and borrowing, and ask instead how muchWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Oil prices end lower on progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
Oil futures finished lower on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggesting progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations eased the risk of disruptions to ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
It’s my first Halloween in the UK for two decades – and my American children are not impressed | Emma Brockes
Spending on costumes and treats has increased, but Britain isn’t showing quite the same commitment or creativity. . What are you going as, this Halloween? The discussion in our household starts in ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Boeing is about to show a big quarterly loss as investors wait for the strike to end
If union members agree to end the strike “the supply chain, investors, and Boeing will share a collective sigh of relief.”Business - MarketWatch - October 23