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No new freeports in Budget after 'comms cock-up'
The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.1 hour ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves will not unveil new freeports in Budget, officials admit
One government figure says Downing Street announcement on Friday was ‘total cock-up with the comms’5 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the government's financial plans for the next year.10 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Three tests for Britain’s Budget
Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth11 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit Airlines stock jumps 15% after struggling budget carrier said it will sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit Airlines shares rose after the struggling carrier said it will cut jobs and sell planes.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Hield quickly living up to his nickname with new Warriors family
A Warrior for less than four months, Buddy Hield quickly is living up to his nickname with his new family in Golden State.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Why the Knicks are counting on the 'king of New York' to level up again
As New York sports hit fever pitch, the Knicks are banking on a revamped roster to capitalize on their new captain's rise to stardom.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan
Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget
Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield slips from 3-month closing high as buyers step in
Demand from overseas buyers of U.S. government debt helped push yields slightly lower on Thursday, but not far from their highest levels in two or three months.3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
France grapples with its budget mess
The political class needs to relearn the value of fiscal discipline3 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
OpenAI researchers develop new model that speeds up media generation by 50X
A pair of researchers at OpenAI has published a paper describing a new type of model — specifically, a new type of continuous-time consistency model (sCM) — that increases the speed at which ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Starbucks boss shakes up menu to win back customers
The coffee shop chain has also promised to look at pricing and staffing to prevent bottlenecks4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden corrects himself after saying Trump should be locked up
President Biden on Tuesday told a group of Democrats they had to lock up former President Trump before catching himself and specifying he meant politically. Biden was speaking at the New Hampshire ...5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget
Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans ramp up defensive strategy on abortion after midterm struggles
Republicans are kicking their defensive messaging on abortion into high gear, aiming to blunt Democrats’ attempts to paint them as extreme in the run-up to the election. In debates, GOP ...5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act
The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors6 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Microsoft’s new AI agents set to shake up enterprise software, sparking new battle with Salesforce
Microsoft launches autonomous AI agents for Dynamics 365, challenging Salesforce's Agentforce in the race to dominate enterprise AI and reshape the future of work.6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Storm Ashley clean-up begins after high winds and flooding
Storm Ashley brought high winds and rain to several parts of west and northern Scotland on Sunday6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.October 20 -
World - ABC News
Residents and activists in central Bosnia clean up a lake after massive floods
Residents and activists in central Bosnia are pulling out debris and trash from a lake in a region that was devastated by deadly floods and landslidesOctober 20 -
Top stories - BBC News
Minister gives up Grenfell role after objections
"Perception matters" says Rushanara Ali after her attendance at Franco-British conference sparks disquiet among Grenfell survivors.October 20 -
Politics - The Hill
Trump up by 3 points over Harris in new Arizona poll
Former President Trump is up by 3 points over his rival Vice President Harris in an Arizona poll released Thursday. Trump garnered 51 percent support to Harris's 48 percent among likely voters in ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget
It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Harris campaign ramps up 'unhinged, unstable' attack on Trump in new ad
Kamala Harris’ campaign will launch a new television ad Thursday aimed at linking the three words the vice president has used to describe Donald Trump lately — unhinged, unstable and unchecked — ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Latest news on Georgia voting after judge weighs in on new rule
Early voting is underway in Georgia. This comes as a state judge determines that a new voting rule cannot be applied after being passed by the State Election Board. The judge also referenced the ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris up 3 points over Trump in new national survey
Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 3 points in a poll released Wednesday by Fairleigh Dickinson University, which took a close look at how voters see the candidates through ...October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Do Look Up: A Comet Is Visible After Not Being Seen For 80,000 Years
It's been 80,000 years since a meteorite by the name Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has visited our little planet called Earth. But now it's back and even visible by the naked eye in the western skies. ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Reeves’s invidious choices in the Budget
As the FT’s chancellor game shows, the new ‘golden rule’ is her binding constraint. Meeting it could bolster fiscal credibilityOctober 16 -
World - The Guardian
Labour to set up review after carer’s allowance overpayments scandal
Exclusive: overhaul of system that imposed draconian penalties for innocent errors in benefit claims is expected. Draconian penalties that caused unpaid carers to rack up thousands of pounds of ...October 15 -
Top stories - ABC News
Democrats, Republicans lining up in new ways in 2024. No one knows what's next
The Democratic and Republican Parties' coalitions are undergoing a seismic change weeks before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Beijing calls for Pakistan to step up security after attacks on Chinese workers
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investmentsOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentOctober 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive recovery effort underway as Floridians clean up after Milton
Parts of western Florida are still dealing with flooding and hundreds of thousands are without power after Hurricane Milton hit last week. President Biden visited Florida over the weekend, his ...October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
Spain boss: Yamal must toughen up after targeting
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has warned Lamine Yamal to get used to rough treatment on the pitch after the Barcelona winger was targeted in his country's 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark ...October 14 -
Sports - ABC News
New Zealand opens up 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing
Emirates Team New Zealand has opened up a 3-0 lead over INEOS Britannia in the first-to-seven wins finals of the 37th America’s CupOctober 13