Iran’s defence budget set to soar as regional tensions rise

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 capital

World - ABC News - November 12

Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory

France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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 police

World - 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 Budget

Business - 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".

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 rates

Business - 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 losses

Business - 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.

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.

Asda boss Stuart Rose warns Budget threatens hiring and pay rises

Retail veteran is latest business leader to criticise moves including changes to national insurance

Business - 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.

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 university

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 - 4 days ago

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