One month cap on advance rent payments backed by MPs

Thames Water plans to hike bosses’ pay in response to bonus caps

UK’s debt-laden utility warns it will raise salaries if bonus restrictions are enforced by regulator Ofwat

Financial Times - 4h

One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law

MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.

BBC News - 11h

Pacers' one-month turnaround has put the league on notice

Indiana has turned into one of the NBA's hottest teams. After an impressive win over the NBA-best Cavs on Sunday, can the Pacers run it back tonight?

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row

Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictions

Financial Times - 1d

Rotherham MP Champion backs national grooming inquiry

The Labour MP says "nothing less than a full inquiry... will restore faith in our safeguarding systems".

BBC News - 1d

British boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement one month after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

NBC News - 1d

New private parking panel to scrap ‘five-minute payment rule’

Move follows case of a woman issued with fines of almost £2,000

Financial Times - 1d

Russian forces advance towards Dnipro region

Troops bypass urban warfare in Donetsk and push towards highway leading to Dnipropetrovsk

Financial Times - 2d

‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...

The Guardian - 3d

Vince McMahon, SEC reach $1.7M settlement over hush money payments

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday for failing to disclose two payments made on behalf of ...

The Hill - 4d

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

BBC News - 4d

Biden's last chance to tackle tobacco: Capping nicotine levels in cigarettes

In its last few days of power, the Biden administration is expected to officially propose a limit on nicotine in cigarettes.

NBC News - 4d

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts

The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price.

BBC News - 4d

Automakers showcase their latest advances for in-vehicle experiences at CES

Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness

ABC News - 5d

Resold tickets prices set to be capped under UK tout crackdown

Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concerts

Financial Times - 5d

HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.

CBS News - 5d

5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts

Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.

CBS News - 5d

MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.

BBC News - 6d

UK offers to frontload payments in Chagos Islands talks

Officials are racing to conclude deal before Donald Trump takes office later this month

Financial Times - 6d

Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again

Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.

MarketWatch - 6d

Nvidia’s stock suffers worst drop in months as CES speech lacked one big thing

Nvidia shares had run up in advance of the event, but CEO Jensen Huang didn’t mention Rubin, the company’s next chip family.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Payments go out in $100M Verizon settlement, but people are disappointed

Payments have finally started going out in the $100 million class action lawsuit Verizon agreed to settle, but the deposits are falling short of people's expectations.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices

Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang region

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton

Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.

BBC News - Jan. 7

‘We haven’t stolen one point’: Arne Slot backs Liverpool to sustain quadruple pursuit

Head coach expects quiet January transfer window Slot ‘very happy with the team … they deserve club’s trust’ Arne Slot believes Liverpool have shown they possess the quality and depth to sustain ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Conceição caps 1st week at Milan with Super Cup

Sergio Conceicao capped an incredible first week at AC Milan by lifting the Italian Super Cup on Monday, wrapping up a period which included two comeback wins, fighting a fever, picking up an ...

ESPN - Jan. 6

Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK as MPs return for 2025

Another year in Westminster has got off to an explosive start after the tech billionaire's intervention.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Millions to See Higher Social Security Payments from Biden Bill

This bill will affect 3 million people’s Social Security benefits.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

ABC News - Jan. 5

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

BBC News - Jan. 3

India’s next digital payments boom

Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party stats

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Trucks in New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion were rented on Turo

Vehicles used in deadly New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion at Trump hotel were rented via same app, Turo.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Here's what to know about Medicare's new spending cap

This year, a new spending cap on medication goes into effect for the first time for people on Medicare. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains its impact.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs

Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham. Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2