Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police

A British court says police can seize more than $2.5 million from influencer Andrew Tate in tax dispute

ABC News - 1h

Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

BBC News - 3h

Police warn £1bn extra funding not enough to prevent cuts

Funding settlement for forces in England and Wales falls short of what senior police officials say was needed

Financial Times - 19h

Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police

The Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26.

BBC News - 20h

How to use up your FSA funds on Amazon

Amazon has a variety of FSA-eligible products, including major brands like EltaMD and Theragun as well as face wash, pimple patches and more.

NBC News - 1d

UK Sport invests record £330m for 2028 LA Games

UK Sport says it will invest a record £330m in Britain's Olympic and Paralympic sports for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

BBC News - 1d

Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans

People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Amazon donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect

OpenAI’s Sam Altman also announced a $1m personal donation to Trump on the same day, joining Meta. Amazon is the latest tech giant to donate to Donald Trump ’s inaugural fund.. The company plans ...

The Guardian - 4d

Many Americans face tax increases in 2026 if tax cuts are not passed

Many Americans will face a tax increase in 2026 if the 2017 tax cuts are not extended, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation. Richard Rubin, a U.S. tax policy reporter for the Wall ...

CBS News - 4d

Brian Kelly pledges to match up to $1 million in LSU NIL contributions with donation to athletics fund

The 'Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge' is set to run through February

CBS Sports - 4d

Danish court sentences British hedge fund trader to 12 years over massive tax fraud

A Danish court has sentenced a British hedge fund trader to 12 years in prison in connection with what authorities say was a 9 billion kroner ($1.3 billion) tax fraud, Danish justice officials ...

ABC News - 5d

Europe can make up the Ukraine funding shortfall if the U.S. withdraws, analysts say

Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from international partners to sustain its military campaign, especially the U.S. and Europe.

CNBC - 5d

Steve Case’s Revolution Finds VC Funding Is Rising in Non-Coastal Areas. Will There Be a Trump Bump?

America’s venture capital infusions are starting to flow away from coastal cities and other parts of the country.

Inc. - 5d

Scores of English council accounts to be published without auditor approval

Lengthy backlogs caused by chronic lack of capacity in local government and audit market

Financial Times - 5d

British hedge fund trader jailed in Denmark over ‘cum-ex’ tax fraud

Sanjay Shah receives 12-year sentence for masterminding scheme that led to billions in refunds of non-existent tax payments

Financial Times - 5d

Business leaders warn Reeves about the impact of her Budget tax rises

Banking, energy and transport executives voice concerns in meeting with UK chancellor

Financial Times - 6d

Mexico Beach council members move forward with a developer’s multi-phase project

Yahoo News - Dec. 10

Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Janet Yellen, Jason Miller Take Stage at WSJ CEO Council

Jason Miller, Janet Yellen, Michael Casey and more will discuss Trump’s agenda, the economy and cybersecurity at the summit Tuesday afternoon.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy

Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expected

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Tax Cuts Were Top of Mind at the Tax Foundation’s Annual ‘Prom’

Republican control of Washington and a tax bill next year have corporate America excited — and on edge.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Labour council leader quits over alleged sex messages to refugees

Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

BBC News - Dec. 9

New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban

The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Police investigating Labour council leader

Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

BBC News - Dec. 8

New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding

Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaul

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Plans to expand university backed by council

New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer

The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.

BBC News - Dec. 6

No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison

The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Death and Taxes

We explain why the estate tax isn’t working.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Number of people caught in 60% ‘tax trap’ up 45% in two years

Rise for taxpayers earning more than £100,000 blamed on frozen thresholds and wage inflation

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund

Initiative is open to UK and would tap bond markets to boost spending for Trump’s White House return

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall

The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget

Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3