Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand

Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasy

Financial Times - 10h

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves

ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...

The Guardian - 16h

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

BBC News - 5d

UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January

Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement

Financial Times - 17h

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement

The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month

ABC News - 16h

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare spending needed

Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.

BBC News - 11h

Treasury value for money unit targets asylum housing costs

Rachel Reeves set up the Office for Value for Money (OVfM) in October to "root out waste and inefficiency".

BBC News - 2d

Shares of DocuSign surge 14% on strong earnings, AI boost

CEO Allan Thygesen said the company has "started to turn the corner on the core business."

CNBC - 13h

Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

ABC News - 5d

‘A new phase’: why climate activists are turning to sabotage instead of protest

Tougher laws said to be inspiring clandestine attacks on the ‘property and machinery’ of the fossil fuel economy. It was raining and the sparkling lights of the City of London shone back from the ...

The Guardian - 6d

How Diamondbacks coach Dave McKay helped Lourdes Gurriel Jr. become an elite defender

The Diamondbacks have a solid right-handed bat in Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and now, he's turned into a very good defensive outfielder.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Donald Trump bets propel Michael Platt’s BlueCrest to 15% gain

Hedge fund turned family office eclipses rivals with currency and bond wagers on a slowing US economy

Financial Times - 4d

Trump says Supreme Court justices 'get weak' in lambasting unfavorable coverage

President Trump on Friday lamented that Supreme Court Justices “can’t really fight back” and “get weak” in the face of unfavorable media coverage as he railed against what he framed as "horrible" ...

The Hill - 6h

Matteo Marchetti will officiate Milan vs. Como – the Rossoneri’s record with him

On Wednesday, AIA confirmed the referees for the 29th round of Serie A and Matteo Marchetti has been tasked with AC Milan’s game against Como. Milan turned things around last weekend with a strong ...

Yahoo Sports - 13h

Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

NBC News - 6d

'No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy

Why should the world’s biggest economy be treated unfairly?

The Hill - 1d

NewsNation’s Leland Vittert blasts House GOP 'bullies' on rhetoric toward transgender member

NewsNation host Leland Vittert admonished a handful of Republican members of Congress over a spate of rhetoric coming from the party toward a transgender member of the House. "Republicans risk ...

The Hill - 10h

France begins handing over military bases to Senegal

France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military presence from the West African country amid its waning influence in the region

ABC News - Mar. 7

Oracle misses on earnings and issues weak revenue guidance

Oracle missed analysts' expectations for the third quarter.

CNBC - 4d

We're trimming 2 winning names and buying more of a stock down big from its highs

We're making additional moves into Monday's weakness.

CNBC - 4d

Reeves delays plan to reform cash Isas until after Spring Statement

City executives have urged chancellor to lower cap on tax-free savings

Financial Times - 2d

Bond market strains intensify for Reeves as investors await OBR’s verdict

Fiscal watchdog’s preliminary forecasts based on UK borrowing costs exclude recent rise in gilt yields

Financial Times - 2d

‘Strong eruption’ of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations

Residents sought safety in temporary shelter after Fuego volcano spewed lava, ash and rocks. Guatemalan authorities have evacuated about a thousand people after Central America’s most active ...

The Guardian - 4d

Pennsylvania Football: Top Strong Safeties in 2027

Who are the top in-state football players within the Class of 2027? PA Preps answers that question now!

Yahoo Sports - 16h

56 percent disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey

More than half of the respondents in a recent survey say they disapprove of President Trump’s handle on the economy. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 56 percent of respondents ...

The Hill - 2d

Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll

Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...

The Hill - 1d

The Minecraft Movie Has Its Own Popcorn Buckets, No Crafting Required

Movie theater-exclusive merchandise like popcorn buckets have been going strong for a few years now, with designs getting more and more outrageous with every new hot ticket release. A Minecraft ...

GameSpot - 2d

Clemson basketball's Dillon Hunter is out indefinitely with broken right hand

Dillon Hunter is out indefinitely with a right hand injury suffered vs SMU. Here’s the latest on his injury and his status for the ACC tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier

CCP Games has hired Stefán Þórarinsson as its Head of Economy to roll out new updates and research for Eve Frontier.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?

A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.

CBS News - 2d

UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January

The U.K.'s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, official figures showed on Friday.

CNBC - 19h

Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - Mar. 7

How COVID-19 Still Affects the Economy 5 Years Later

Though the pandemic shock has ended, COVID-19 continues to shape the economy.

Inc. - 5d

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

BBC News - 4d

Dining across the divide: ‘He said you need strong leaders. Then he referenced Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage’

The retired engineer and NHS worker chewed over social housing and strong leaders. Could they find common ground on Covid?. Bob, 67, Newton Abbot , Devon . Occupation Retired businessman, used ...

The Guardian - 1d

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