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.

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

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

35,000-year-old frozen saber-toothed cat mummy studied for first time ever

Calling all "Ice Age" lovers: The frozen remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat have been studied for the first time in history, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...

Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits

Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.

House Republicans lock in leadership positions for next Congress

House Republicans on Wednesday locked in their top leadership positions for the looming 119th Congress, as the conference readies its majority to legislate under full GOP control of Washington. For ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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

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

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

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 - 3 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 - Yesterday

Republicans plot rule-busting plans for next year

Politics - Politico - 22 hours ago

Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage

California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Two women told House ethics panel Gaetz sent Venmo payments "for sex," attorney says

Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.

Gaetz sent $10K in payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest

The House Ethics Committee has records showing Matt Gaetz allegedly paid more than $10,000 to two women who later testified in front of the panel, ABC News has learned.

Tesla jumps nearly 15% as Trump-backer Musk seen benefiting from White House win

Shares of Tesla surged on Wednesday after NBC News projected Donald Trump to win the election and investors bet a victory would benefit CEO Elon Musk.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)

Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Boris Epshteyn, the Trump Lawyer Who Wields Outsize Influence on the Next White House

Boris Epshteyn has quickly become one of the most powerful figures in the early days of the presidential transition, even floating his own name to help broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

What happens next to the House Ethics Committee's Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee did not reach an agreement on whether to release its report about former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Wednesday. Politico congressional reporter Olivia Beavers has more on the ...

My boyfriend struggled to come up with a down payment when we bought our house. I have $50K in investments. Was I wrong to keep this to myself?

“I could have cashed out my investments to get us closer to a 20% down payment.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

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