France should heed the ‘grumpy mum’ warnings on debt

The convergence of French yields with Greece’s is a reality check

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Joel Grey: ‘Cabaret’ Was a Warning. It’s Time to Heed It.

Much has changed since the show debuted on Broadway in 1966, but it’s what hasn’t changed that should worry us.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - November 8

Mum of girl burned by firework warns of dangers

Bonfire night can turn from family fun to "hell" in a split second, said mum.

Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis?

Investors have been rattled by political paralysis and parlous public finances

Business - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

Israel issues fan warning ahead of France game

Israel told citizens on Sunday to avoid going to cultural and sports events abroad involving Israelis in the coming week, following attacks last week on Israeli soccer supporters in Amsterdam.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

ECB warns low growth and high debt risk Eurozone crisis

Central bank report sounds alarm on potential concerns over ‘sovereign debt sustainability’

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Should I pay credit card debt that has been written off?

Paying off written-off debt may seem counterintuitive, but it can make sense in certain cases. Here's why.

Should you apply for credit card debt forgiveness before the holidays?

For many users, a credit card debt forgiveness program may be worth pursuing now, before the holidays. Here's why.

France's government warns of 'big storm' as no-confidence vote looms

France’s minority government may be on its last legs as opposition lawmakers move this week toward a no-confidence vote

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

Barclays prefers Germany over France as it sends 'bond vigilante' warning

French borrowing costs drew level with Greece's for the first time on record this week, showing the extent of market concerns.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.

3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)

Paying off collections debt can be a smart financial move, but it won't make sense in every scenario.

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

When should you use home equity for debt consolidation? Here's what experts suggest.

Home equity can be a handy debt consolidation tool, but using it for this purpose also comes with some risks.

‘I’ve no interest in investing more money in the stock market’: I’m debt-free, retired and ignoring the ‘Trump bump.’ What should I do with $400,000?

“I already have $1.5 million in the stock market.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 17

We’ve racked up a ton of debt and don’t like the school district. Should we sell our house with a 2.5% interest rate?

“We want to move to a better neighborhood.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?

The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.

Police warn monkeys escaped from South Carolina research lab still on the loose, should be avoided

Police in South Carolina are telling residents to avoid the 43 monkeys that escaped Thursday from an Alpha Genesis research lab. The monkeys are not infected with any disease, according to police.

Here’s one reason investors should stick with stocks — despite warnings of a ‘lost decade’ ahead

Stocks have been on such a spectacular run lately, it’s easy to forget that it wasn’t always this way.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

Britain’s 'mini-budget' disaster should serve as a warning to the U.S., bond strategists say

Fears are mounting that the U.S. could soon experience its own version of Britain's "mini-budget" crisis.

Business - CNBC - November 21

Why Mexico Will Find It Tough to Heed Trump's Calls to Tame the Cartels

Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Donald Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.

'Sometimes I can't cope with Mum's firework death'

The son of a woman killed when a firework was put in her letterbox calls for tighter regulation.

Funeral for mum who died after BBL procedure

The family of Alice Webb, 33, gather to remember the mum who died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift.

Mum’s anguish over son’s ‘endless’ prison sentence

James Lawrence threatened someone with a fake gun in 2006 and is still in prison.

Mum of murdered student in 'believe' victims call

Pauline Jones says the authorities should act quicker to protect women asking for help.

'Moving care homes would kill my mum'

Deborah Crisp says a council is insisting on a care home move after her mother's money ran out.

'I deserve to be a mum just as much as anyone'

A North Hykeham woman wants the NHS to scrap policies denying treatment to people with stepchildren.

White House mostly mum after Trump victory

The White House has taken its show largely behind closed doors after Vice President Harris’s stinging defeat to Donald Trump. Harris has all but disappeared from the public eye, jetting off to ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

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