NHS leaders explore private finance for crumbling estate

‘Tide has turned’ after backlash led to PFI being abandoned in 2018

Financial Times - 1d

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 6h

Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home?

The proportion of home wins in the Premier League is at its lowest outside of the Covid era - but why?

BBC News - 6d

NHS chief Amanda Pritchard resigns

Departure comes as government seeks to tighten control over health service

Financial Times - 6d

Zelenskyy and Trump clash as White House meeting crumbles into contentious exchange

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the ...

CBS News - 2d

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down

Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.

BBC News - 6d

The obstacles preventing NHS England from slimming down

Health and Social Care Act and organisational bloat stand in Wes Streeting’s way

Financial Times - 4d

Sources: 76ers, Embiid exploring options for knee

The 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, to treat his injured knee, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

Explore The Injustice DC Comics Timeline With This New Omnibus

Fighting games aren't exactly known for having the best storylines, but the Injustice series, which is set in an alternate version of the DC comics universe, is an exception. Not only has the ...

GameSpot - 3d

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

BBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - 6d

Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists

President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser Hemmati

Financial Times - 1d

Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal

Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate

The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.

The New York Times - 1d

NHS chief’s shock resignation puts focus on Streeting’s vision for health service

Minister reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

Financial Times - 5d

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

BBC News - 1d

Tour de Warsaw – exploring the powerful resilience of Poland’s capital

Europe’s shy city is shining once more

Financial Times - 5d

WATCH: Hikers explore a beautiful, short-lived ice cave inside a glacier

Hikers got a rare glimpse at a beautiful but short-lived phenomenon, ice caves that appeared in the Morteratsch glacier in eastern Switzerland.

ABC News - 5d

Explore Your Own Vision Of The Fallout Wasteland With This Virtual Tabletop RPG Bundle

Fallout has never been more popular thanks to Amazon's recent well-received streaming series , but fans will have to wait a bit longer until Season 2 airs--and who knows how long we'll have to ...

GameSpot - 3d

Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Emirates boss warns against forcing airlines to finance Heathrow’s third runway

Sir Tim Clark says higher landing fees to fund the project could prompt legal challenges

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Unilever ousts chief Schumacher and promotes finance head Fernandez

Consumer goods group announces abrupt overhaul of top management as it bids to revive its fortunes

Financial Times - 6d

Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short

Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growth

Financial Times - 5d

What is the minimum payment trap (and how does it affect your finances)?

If you're carrying any amount of credit card debt, falling into this trap could mean big trouble for your wallet.

CBS News - 2h

DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator

Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.

Wired - 4d

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

European officials were not sure what to make of the secretary of state’s measured assessment of Washington’s apparent pivot toward Moscow.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable

Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next week

Financial Times - 6d

Reeves’ private share trading plan criticised by executives

Venture capitalists question who would use system designed to arrest slide of UK capital markets

Financial Times - 5d

Marvellous views of Moon captured by private lunar lander

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost shuttle will attempt to make a descent on the lunar surface on 2 March.

BBC News - 3d

A privately built spacecraft is about to attempt a moon landing

The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed in partnership with NASA, aims to touch down on the moon early Sunday. Only one private company has accomplished the feat before.

NBC News - 2d

Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

It was launched by Firefly Aerospace in January with the mission of exploring the Sea of Crises.

BBC News - 1d

Private equity needs a new IPO playbook

PE and venture capital investors have good reason to eye the markets this year

Financial Times - 4h

MS patients suffer side-effects after NHS England switches to cheaper drug

Scores of people experience complications after change from Tysabri to Tyruko as part of NHS drive to save money. ‘It was awful for me’: one MS patient shares her experience with Tyruko Scores ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive

NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles. Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of ...

The Guardian - 5d

49ers exploring possible sale: 10% of team could be up for grabs at this record-setting price, per report

If you have $900 million, you might be able to buy part of the 49ers

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time

Packed with instruments and rovers, the soon-to-launch IM-2 mission will explore the lunar south pole and attempt something never done before—to enter a shadowed moon crater to look for ice.

Wired - Feb. 24