Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Lawmakers play the market

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...

The Hill - 2h

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

BBC News - 6h

Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

BBC News - 9h

Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn

Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...

The Guardian - 10h

Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report

The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...

The Hill - 3h

Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force

Yahoo News - 8h

Developed economies across the globe are abandoning progressive policies

In developed economies, progressive-liberal policy agendas such as open borders, the green energy transition and transgender youth are being rejected by voters, leading to political shifts towards ...

The Hill - 11h

Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases

Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economy

Financial Times - 19h

Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK

The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.

BBC News - 21h

Shortage of foster carers causing ‘very real’ UK crisis, Barnardo’s warns

Charity calls on government to launch national campaign amid rise in number of children entering care homes. ‘We’re very glad we’ve done it’: the Liverpool couple who fostered more than 40 ...

The Guardian - 21h

UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows

BRC survey suggests consumers stayed cautious during what is usually busiest time of year

Financial Times - 1d

Do Tom Thibodeau's Knicks have a minutes problem?

After winning nine games in a row and capping a strong 12-2 December, the Knicks fell in back-to-back games in which they looked outmatched without their starting unit in and gassed down the stretch.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UK weather: Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings covering much of UK – live

Warning for snow and ice in place across most of south-west, north-west and West Midlands in England, Wales, western and northern Scotland and Northern Ireland. How you have been affected by ...

The Guardian - 1d

China's economy is causing a hangover for spirits giants

Yahoo News - 1d

The Gen Z problem for audit firms

The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspections

Financial Times - 1d

More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued

Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.

BBC News - 1d

Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem

Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.

The New York Times - 2d

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK

Heavy snow and freezing rain have brought widespread disruption across the U.K. with several major airports forced to suspend flights and many roads in the north of England unnavigable

ABC News - 2d

Burning waste is not the way to move the UK towards a circular economy | Letters

A recycling target of 65% by 2035 won’t stop our reliance on incineration. The key lies in eco-design. Half of England’s waste is now being burned, at astronomical expense to local councils (“ ...

The Guardian - 2d

UK faces ‘significant risk’ from procurement collusion, CMA warns

Agency is trialling an AI-backed programme that scrapes data to identify bid-rigging

Financial Times - 2d

ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences

Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.

CBS News - 3d

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...

CBS News - 3d

UK braces for heavy snow as travellers warned of road and rail disruption

Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.

BBC News - 3d

GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) raised concern with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) second stint as the Republican leader in the lower chamber despite his support of the incumbent on Friday. Perry ...

The Hill - 3d

Intel's Problems Are Even Worse Than You've Heard

There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areas

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Postecoglou has 'no problem' with Maddison at darts

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he has "got no problem" with James Maddison going to watch darts despite being unable to start a match because of illness.

BBC News - 4d

Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?

Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentum

Financial Times - 4d

11 key lawmakers to watch in the new Congress

The class of 2024 brings a new cast of characters to Capitol Hill for the second Donald Trump administration as Republicans officially take control of Congress.

NBC News - 4d

Whip list: Lawmakers to watch in Friday’s Speaker vote

Around a dozen lawmakers remain major question marks in Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) quest to win a floor vote for the gavel on Friday. While specific interests of the holdouts vary, those ...

The Hill - 4d

There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates

Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.

Politico - 5d

Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem

Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth

Financial Times - 5d

Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’

Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...

The Hill - 5d