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Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli match
Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in the Dutch capitalWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Serbia's opposition is locked in a standoff with police as tensions rise over deadly roof collapse
Serbian opposition protesters have blocked a court house over a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in the country's north earlier this month, setting off a standoff with riot policeWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise
Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Starmer does not rule out further tax rises after Budget
UK prime minister says government plan to borrow more for investment will not push up interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered
U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises
Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job lossesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance rise
The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops
The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Asda boss Stuart Rose warns Budget threatens hiring and pay rises
Retail veteran is latest business leader to criticise moves including changes to national insuranceBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
JD Sports prices will rise due to Budget, warns boss
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Rheinmetall Targets $21.2 Billion in Sales by 2027 as Western Defense Budgets Rise
The arms maker forecasts $21.2 billion in sales over the next three years amid higher defense spending in western markets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget
U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools
Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students
With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at universityTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Oil prices drop over 6% after Israeli airstrikes spare Iran’s oil facilities
Oil futures fell sharply Monday, with U.S. and global benchmark crude posting the largest one-day percentage decline in over two years after widely anticipated Israeli airstrikes against Iran did ...Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Budget 2024: Reeves reveals £40bn in tax rises as she promises to rebuild public services
Chancellor announces increases in taxation for businesses and the wealthy, and more money for the NHS and schools. Autumn budget live: latest news updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts
Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Small UK pub owners look overseas after Budget tax rises sap profits
Cluster of hospitality operators cancel British investments and divert spending to continental Europe insteadWorld - Financial Times - November 14
