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The UK begins to shift the narrative on growth
Also in this week’s newsletter: why exports are the drivers of economic expansionFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
How Trump's birthright citizenship order could affect children of legal visa-holders
Legal experts warn that those whose parents are on work and student visas won’t be exempt from the implications of the new order.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trainline shares hit by UK plans for state-backed rival
Government outlines proposal for online service that brings together train operators’ ticketing websitesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
UK to launch digital driving licences to boost growth
New app will also include documents showing criminal record checks and proof of eligibility for state benefitsFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Delivery apps urged to lift lid on ‘black-box algorithms’ affecting UK couriers
Campaigners call for transparency from Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats about how decisions on pay and jobs are made. Takeaway delivery apps are facing pressure to crack open the black-box ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'
Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Faster UK growth tied to boosting export services in South East, data shows
Labour to face tough choices as North-South wage gap persists, say analystsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Secret UK 'mini cabinet' tries to plan for unpredictable Trump
On security and on the economy, Westminster feels both worry and hope as Donald Trump heads back to the White House.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
How President Trump and the dollar might affect your investment portfolio
Also: Value stocks, the start of earnings season, retirement planning for people of all ages and a new development in the space race.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF saysBBC News - Jan. 17 -
How have the California wildfires affected Hollywood?
The ongoing devastation has impacted this year’s awards season, raising questions over the Oscars and Grammys. The California wildfires have to date killed at least 25 people, destroyed or ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans
UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy. • Business live – latest updates . The International Monetary Fund has upgraded ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans
The US economy outperformed its global peers but left citizens feeling worse off, leading many to turn to Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
How a TikTok ban would affect younger users, Gen Z
The TikTok ban will take effect on Sunday if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its ownership. Denora Getachew, CEO of dosomething.org, a leading site for young activism, ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Jim Cramer reflects on how the Biden administration might have affected the market
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday mused about how President Joe Biden impacted the market.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
UK housebuilders predict sector growth on Labour planning reforms
Taylor Wimpey and others say government measures will boost sector in spite of economic uncertaintyFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts
November expansion is first since August as pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence growsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
UK economy disappoints despite return to growth
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth
China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
How to shockproof the UK economy’s exposure to global risks | Mohamed El-Erian
As with US bond yields, the UK economy risks catching cold whenever anywhere else sneezes – but Britain can insulate itself better. The British government was right to describe the recent bout of ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
How do UK regulators plan to cut back rules and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants the regulatory sector to do more to drive the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan
Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Everything we know about the fires and how many people are affected
Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least 24 people, ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
The Taliban made me marry my boss: how one word led to a forced marriage
Afghanistan’s ‘morality police’ arrested Samira at work in Kabul – and then made the 19-year-old marry her employer . It was a normal summer morning in July last year when 19-year-old Samira* made ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise
A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The internet wants me to spend £500 on a jumper. How can I say no?
I already have too much stuff – and every time I go online I’m being pushed to buy more. Time to channel my inner deinfluencer. I am uneasily aware that around this time last year I wrote that my ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Music sounds better with you? How your listening habits affect your love life
Psychologists say that singing, dancing and song preferences play a key role in the viability of romantic relationships. “What’s the one thing your readers should do to help them use music to find ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?
President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.Wired - Jan. 10 -
UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK premier before next election
Technology billionaire is interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UKFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite
Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset
Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checksFinancial Times - Jan. 8
