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Trump to reinstate military members dismissed over COVID shot refusal
Service members dismissed from the military for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will be reinstated with full back pay and benefits under an executive order President Trump is expected to ...The Hill - 1h -
UK insurers set for record £70bn of pension transactions
Pension consultants WTW says improved funding positions have made bulk annuity deals more attractiveFinancial Times - 16h -
Reeves seeks to unlock billions from UK pension schemes for investment
Ministers set to allow companies to access defined benefit scheme surpluses to help kick-start growthFinancial Times - 23h -
Insurers in court battle with UK businesses over Covid furlough scheme
Judges to decide if insurance groups can deduct government funds from payouts for business interruptionFinancial Times - 1d -
Federal judge, prosecutors battle over Oath Keepers' access to Capitol
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.CBS News - 2d -
What to know about Trump's trip to North Carolina and California, court battle over birthright
President Trump is embarking on the first trip of his second term to view parts of North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene before going to Los Angeles to see areas burned by the recent wildfires ...CBS News - 3d -
UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace since 2009 bar the pandemic
S&P’s results add to gloom about economy as employment levels fallFinancial Times - 3d -
The Deep-Sea Battle Over the World's Data Cables Is Heating Up
A Russian spy ship seen in U.K. waters points to continuing worries over the safety of undersea cables that link the global economy.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
UK leaves door open to joining EU trading scheme
It comes after the EU's trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit "reset".BBC News - 4d -
EU could consider UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme, says trade chief
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.BBC News - 4d -
Ministers weigh signing up UK to Europe customs scheme
EU trade chief says adding Britain to pan-European area is something Brussels ‘could consider’Financial Times - 4d -
Saba loses battle against Herald board in first blow to UK campaign
Hedge fund’s action against closed-ended fund was one of seven it carried outFinancial Times - 5d -
Murdoch’s UK newspaper business apologises to Prince Harry for unlawful activities
Publisher agrees to pay prince ‘substantial damages’ to drop long-running legal claimsFinancial Times - 5d -
A smart play for UK’s ‘open for business’ agenda
Government ousts chair of regulator whose decision to initially block Microsoft-Activision deal sent unhelpful signalsFinancial Times - 5d -
UK ministers seek compromises on workers’ rights bill amid business concerns
Government to put forward amendments to employment legislation but remains intent on delivering broad planFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks
FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share priceFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund
FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The Memo: Trump, Biden battle over credit for Israel-Hamas deal
It took more than 15 months to get a ceasefire deal in Gaza that might last. But it took no time at all for a political battle to erupt in Washington over who deserves the credit for it. “The EPIC ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed
Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market
One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme
Shane Hennen was arrested and charged in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Tyler Perry knocks insurance companies over policy cancellations ahead of wildfires
Tyler Perry is ripping the "pure greed" of insurance companies for canceling homeowners' policies ahead of the devastating wildfires in California. "Watching a daughter use a garden hose to try and ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Apple to face court over claims it overcharged UK users on App Store
Class action alleges company is abusing its dominant position in the app market and 30% fee breaches laws. Business live – latest updates Apple will appear in court on Monday accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'
Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Supreme Court hears arguments in battle over TikTok's future
The government and lawyers for TikTok argued over the future of TikTok and whether a law should be upheld requiring a ban on TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell it. Government lawyers ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Zuckerberg says Biden officials would 'scream,' 'curse' at Meta team over COVID takedown requests
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Biden administration officials would “scream” and “curse” at his employees when they disagreed with the government’s takedown requests over pandemic-related content. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
California homeowners battle an 'insurance crisis' as wildfires burn out of control
The wind-driven wildfires burning out of control in the Los Angeles area couldn't have emerged at a more perilous moment for California's homeowners, as officials try to rehab what they concede is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court hears arguments over the fate of TikTok
Listen to live coverage as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in TikTok's appeal to block enforcement of a federal law that would require the app to shut down in the United States. TikTok says ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into workFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The looming battles over US economic policy thinking
Both Republicans and Democrats are split between populist and oligarchic visionsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over Paralympian’s death
Abdullah Hayayei, 36, who represented UAE, was injured in London in July 2017 and pronounced dead at the scene. UK Athletics has been charged with corporate manslaughter over the death of a ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
UK Athletics charged with manslaughter over death of Paralympian
UK Athletics is charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK special forces investigated over Libya operation
Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late
Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemicFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Ex-Wife of Ambushed Doc Arrested; Gender-Affirming Care Suit; COVID Testing Scheme
This is a MedPage Today story. The ex-wife of a Los Angeles doctor who was murdered in an ambush outside his office has been arrested for the crime along with four other suspects. (People) A ...ABC News - Dec. 28