Fuel duty cut could be scrapped, says RAC

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

Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA

International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal. Fossil fuels could soon become significantly cheaper and more abundant as governments ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments

Sweden and Finland plan to withdraw funding to safeguard nine languages defined as threatened by Unesco. The Indigenous parliaments of Sweden, Finland and Norway have warned that some Sámi ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups

Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in Budget

World - Financial Times - October 18

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report

Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his services

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently. The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How election could affect fossil fuel, climate regulations

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story High stakes election is underway Today is Election Day. Voters are taking the future of the country — including its energy policy ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Rental homes supply will be hit by Budget stamp duty changes, say landlords

Levy on second homes and buy-to-lets raised from 3 per cent to 5 per cent

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog

OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Gold hits record high as rate cuts and Middle East tensions fuel demand

Gains of 40% in past year spark predictions of rally to $3,000 a troy ounce

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Kevin Stefanski handing play-calling duties to OC Ken Dorsey: How Browns' offensive approach could change

Dorsey was hired as Cleveland's OC last February

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

This election result could pour fuel on stock-market rally — but watch out for this wild card

Of the three most likely outcomes of the U.S. presidential election, two of them would likely point to further gains for the stock market, but there’s a major wild card.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Trump's Social Security plan could lead to 33% benefits cut: Analysis

Donald Trump's plans could undermine Social Security's financial stability and lead to a large benefits cut, nonpartisan think tank says.

Volkswagen Could Close 3 Plants in Germany to Cut Costs

The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter factories for the first time in the company’s 87-year history.

World - The New York Times - October 28

For First Time in 87 Years, Volkswagen May Close 3 Plants in Germany

The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

What a potential Fed rate cut could mean for the economy

As the Fed wraps up its two-day meeting, there's a chance of another interest rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the potential impact on ...

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut could affect Americans who are borrowing money or are saving money. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on the ...

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut Thursday for the second time in the last three months as inflation continues to decline. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has ...

Stellantis Says Moving Quickly to Cut U.S. Inventories

Stellantis said third-quarter group shipments fell 20% on the year as the company works to reduce the number of cars stocked at U.S. dealers and as it suffered from gaps in its product line-up ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Call of Duty MW3's Poor Reception Did Not Affect Black Ops 6 Campaign, Developer Says

The MW3 campaign was the worst-received Call of Duty campaign in recent memory. In the GameSpot review , S.E. Doster gave the single player mode a 5/10. Other reviews were similarly mixed . ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally

Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.

Arm says it’s fueling many AI needs, but its stock shrugs off an earnings beat

The chip designer beat expectations for both its revenue segments.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Trump says he could lose: 'Bad things could happen'

Former President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he could imagine losing the presidential election to Vice President Harris. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl talked to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

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