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UK government insists consultancy spending cuts ‘on track’
Big firms won £1.5bn of UK government work in 2024, an increase on the previous two yearsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Northern Ireland executive ministers agree programme for government
Ministers agree on the programme one day after a decision on the finalised document was postponed.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
DOGE is now dramatically raising the potential for a government shutdown
Adding Musk's cuts to spending talks could help satisfy hard-liners but alienate Democrats whose votes will be needed to fund the government.Politico - Feb. 27 -
India’s GDP rebound offers comfort to Modi government
Data shows growth rate reached 6.2% but still well below levels needed to hit PM’s long-term goalsFinancial Times - 6d -
HMRC to ditch Barclays as government’s bank in favour of Lloyds
UK tax authority to retain NatWest and Citigroup but drop Barclays from £334mn contractFinancial Times - 4d -
Programme for government a 'significant milestone', says O'Neill
The Programme for Government includes a target of treating an extra 70,000 patients to reduce hospital waiting lists.BBC News - 3d -
Global government borrowing set to hit record $12.3tn
S&P predicts higher bond issuance will push stock of long-term debt to $76.9tnFinancial Times - 2d -
Morning Report — Trump to sell disruptive governance in speech
In today’s issue: President Trump will tell Americans in a prime-time speech tonight that his dizzying moves early in his second term should give them confidence about constructing what he calls ...The Hill - 2d -
Thales challenges European governments on defence pledges
‘If the orders come, we will be ready,’ says French group’s chiefFinancial Times - 2d -
Why markets are missing risks of a Trump government shutdown
The “DOGE” blitz on the federal bureaucracy could complicate negotiations.MarketWatch - 2d -
Backdrop for Trump's speech to Congress is a potential government shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress, where he’s sure to face a divided audience following his effort to slash the government.ABC News - 2d -
US government considers selling FBI and DoJ headquarters
Proposed sale of more than 80mn sq ft of ‘non-core assets’ comes amid aggressive cost-cutting agendaFinancial Times - 1d -
South Africa’s government locked in budget stand-off
Coalition leaders are at loggerheads over fiscal hole partly created by Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 16h -
Netanyahu government seeks to remove Israel’s attorney-general
Move to target Gali Baharav-Miara set to deepen long-running crisis over democratic norms and rule of lawFinancial Times - 10h -
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OpenAI tops 400 million users despite DeepSeek's emergence
OpenAI now has 400 million weekly active users, up from 300 million in early December, OpenAI’s chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, tells CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’
Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Trump Administration Stalls Scientific Research Despite Court Ruling
Using an arcane law, officials have effectively delayed funding from the National Institutes of Health, leaving medical studies in jeopardy.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Inglis inspires Australia to record win over England despite Duckett hundred
Group B: Australia 356-5 bt England 351-8 by five wickets Highest successful run chase in ICC tournament history They say good things come to those who wait and, after nearly three decades ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump uses CPAC to hype first month in office, despite legal setbacks
In a speech that amounted to an attempted post-election victory lap, Donald Trump hyped his first four weeks in office, even as much of his agenda is bogged down in court fights and has Republicans ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos
England have favourable fixtures against Italy and Wales Steve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitness Tommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Flick warns Barça must 'improve a lot' despite win
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must "improve a lot" despite winning 2-0 away at Las Palmas on Saturday to return to the top of LaLiga.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
German election winner to welcome Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli prime minister’s office describes Friedrich Merz’s gesture as ‘overt defiance’ of international courtFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
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How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to a European showdown with President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy
The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred. The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Trump, Macron project unity despite clear Ukraine-Russia divide
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to project unity during a White House meeting Monday, even as cracks opened further in the alliance between the U.S. and Europe over the ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
California faces worsening drought despite recent heavy rainstorms
Dry pattern seen among entire ‘lower basin’ of the Colorado River, including Arizona and desert cities such as Las Vegas. Dramatic rainstorms earlier this month brought more than 6in of rain to ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Why Nvidia’s stock looks good to these analysts despite earnings jitters
Even if Nvidia doesn’t deliver a huge revenue beat, some analysts say the stock still looks cheap.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Browns GM has no 'interest' in trading Myles Garrett despite his request
Myles Garrett officially requested a trade out of Cleveland ahead of the Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25 -
Despite Initial Friction, Employers and Gen-Zers Are Trying Harder to Work Together
Three new surveys show that despite Gen-Z’s often negative reputation in the workplace, the cohort is making broad efforts to adapt and adjust to the working world.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
Maguire heads Manchester United past Ipswich despite Dorgu’s red card
This riveting affair took in the pantomime of Ipswich Town’s goals, Patrick Dorgu’s early bath for an industrial challenge, Alejandro Garnacho stomping off for the tunnel when sacrificed following ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Nvidia warns of growing competition from China's Huawei, despite U.S. sanctions
U.S. chip giant Nvidia is increasingly warning investors about competition from Huawei, despite U.S. restrictions on the Chinese telecommunications company.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing
The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvalsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Standard Chartered still sees bitcoin hitting $500,000 despite recent selloff
Bitcoin earlier this week sank to a three-month low below $90,000 amid declines in global equity markets.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 27 -
Andrew and Tristan Tate land in U.S. despite rape case pending in Romania
Four British women who've accused Andrew Tate of rape are "in disbelief and feel retraumatized by the news" that he's been allowed to leave Romania for the U.S.CBS News - 6d -
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban
A World Health Organization official said the FDA "participated as in the past" in the process.CBS News - 6d
