Chancellor announces £1.5bn for Stormont next year

Rachel Reeves also gives the go ahead to funding for Causeway Coast and Mid South West growth deals.

Top stories - BBC News - October 30

NHS in England to receive £1.5bn next year to boost appointments

Fresh funding comes as part of wider package which will be set out by Reeves in Budget on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he'll hold a vote of confidence in parliament next month ahead of election next year

World - ABC News - November 13

Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget

Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Chris Mason: Chancellor will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

Friedrich Merz, the man who would be Germany’s next chancellor

The CDU leader gave up a lucrative business career and is now bidding to unseat Olaf Scholz

World - Financial Times - November 15

McConnell announces new roles in next Congress

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced plans to shift into two key roles in the next Congress as he prepares to hand over the torch as the upper chamber’s top ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition

World - ABC News - November 6

King Charles returning to 'normal' schedule next year

The King is planning to return to a fuller schedule of UK and international trips, say palace officials.

Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year

The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.

Top stories - BBC News - October 30

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

Top stories - BBC News - October 30

Playdate Season 2 Is In Development And Launches Next Year

Panic has announced that Playdate Season 2 is currently in development and will launch sometime in 2025. It's a new collection of games developed exclusively for the Playdate handheld.. Playdate ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'

Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

TNT's 'Inside the NBA' will move to ESPN next year

The fan-favorite studio show survives as part of Warner Bros. Discovery's legal settlement with the NBA.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Lee to lead Senate Energy committee next year

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) will lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year. He’ll take over for the panel’s current top Republican, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who will become ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

German news agency reports Chancellor Scholz had a one-hour call with Russian President Putin, first in two years

World - ABC News - November 15

49ers' Charvarius Ward announces death of 1-year-old daughter

Ward's daughter, Amani Joy, would have turned 2 in November

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

After 43 Years, McDonald’s Just Made a Long-Awaited Announcement

McDonald’s has finally given up the game. At least there’s no pretending anymore.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO

Peloton has chosen Ford executive Peter Stern to be its next CEO after Barry McCarthy stepped down earlier this year.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 3.11% for the next six months

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Peloton announces Ford exec, founder of Apple Fitness+ Peter Stern as its next CEO

Peloton on Thursday said it has appointed Peter Stern, a Ford executive and the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ to be its next CEO and president.

Delta Just Announced a Big Change that Will Make Travelers Happy. It All Starts Next Month

The airline is partnering with Shake Shack to elevate its first class meals.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Target Just Made an Announcement Taylor Swift Fans Will Love. It All Starts Next Week

A pair of exclusive products go on sale for Black Friday.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Minecraft Will Stop Supporting VR Headsets Early Next Year

There are only a handful of months left to play Minecraft in VR. That's because developer Mojang is ditching support for VR and mixed-reality headsets in March 2025. Mojang detailed this major ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

This massive flooring company says the housing market will get better — next year

Mohawk Industries’ product mix has been hit by consumers trading down and by new construction outpacing higher-value remodeling.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

UK-EU ‘reset’ talks delayed until next year

Negotiations expected to focus on post-Brexit fishing rights and electricity trading arrangements, which expire in 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Tina Knowles to tell her story in 'Matriarch,' a memoir scheduled for next year

Tina Knowles will have a memoir out next spring with a title that will not surprise her many admirers

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

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 - October 30

Boeing’s capital raise provides a breather through next year

Next for Boeing are arriving at an agreement with its striking factory workers and ramping up production.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

World Economic Forum plans to charge more for second-tier guests at its gathering in Switzerland

Business - Financial Times - November 3

EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years

Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings

World - ABC News - November 4

University tuition fees to rise from next year in England

Ministers will increase cap in line with inflation to £9,535 after eight-year freeze

Business - Financial Times - November 4

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