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Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.BBC News - 2d -
The Rachel Reeves Weekender: Civil Service Cuts Confirmed
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?BBC News - 2d -
Reeves orders £2bn Whitehall cuts to help repair public finances
Chancellor’s civil service efficiency drive comes as government faces pressure from Trump administration over tech taxFinancial Times - 2d -
Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE
The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
The Papers: 'Reeves wields axe on Civil Service' and 'boxing says bye George'
A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.BBC News - 2d -
Civil Service reforms will be radical, minister vows
Measures including linking the pay of senior civil servants to performance are expected to be unveiled this week.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
Oz dodges questions about Medicaid cuts in confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), dodged questions from Democrats on Friday about whether he supported potential cuts to Medicaid. ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts during Senate confirmation hearing
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Friday.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
House bill lets Secret Service cover local costs of protecting Trump
A bill introduced in the House would allow the Secret Service to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for the costs of protecting President Trump. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) reintroduced a bill ...The Hill - 6d -
Cheltenham festival crowds will be down this week for third year running
CEO says accommodation costs affecting attendance Course claims that changes will spark revival in 2026 Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Reeves meeting regulators in drive to cut red tape
The chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
New Data Confirms Plunging Small-Business Confidence From Trump Tariffs
A recurring poll showed entrepreneurs feeling even more negative in March, as business owners who previously cheered Trump’s promised tax cuts and deregulation focus on the increased costs created ...Inc. - 1d -
Rune Aero uses Nvidia GPUs to cut virtual wind tunnel costs by 80%
Rune Aero is using Nvidia GPUs to cut virtual wind tunnel costs by 80%, bringing down costs of developing airplanes.VentureBeat - Mar. 18 -
Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.BBC News - 5d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
NZ prodigy, 15, youngest to run sub-four-minute mile
Aged 15, New Zealand's Sam Ruthe becomes the youngster person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Senate Armed Services chair confirms plans to investigate war plan group chat
Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) confirmed Tuesday that the committee plans to investigate The Atlantic’s reports of a Signal group chat where a journalist was apparently ...The Hill - 3h -
Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
UK services growth offers respite for Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Private sector output expands more than expected in March and at its fastest pace in six monthsFinancial Times - 1d -
Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
Performance-related pay, exit process for poor performers and more digitalisation among proposed measures intended to revolutionise Whitehall. Highly controversial plans to revolutionise Whitehall ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
UK cracks down on civil service credit cards after spending quadruples
Officials will have to reapply for procurement cards as part of war on waste in WhitehallFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
DHS gutting offices that offer civil rights and immigration liaison services
The Department of Homeland Security said the offices "function as internal adversaries that slow down operations."CBS News - 4d -
Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge
A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missingABC News - 6d -
New lawsuit alleges Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill responsibilities after cuts
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is unable to fulfill its mandated obligations due to the Trump administration's changes as it seeks to ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
VOTE: Naples Daily News Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services for March 3-15
There are 10 athletes are up for this week's award, which is sponsored by Elevate Home Services. Voting will close at 10 a.m. on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare needed
Labour MPs have been expressing unease about the proposed cuts to welfare, ahead of announcements next week.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Watch live: Dr. Oz testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician and television host, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday for his confirmation hearing to be head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Mattel to lay off 120 workers in latest cost-cutting move
Mattel said the job cuts are part of an effort to save money as the company optimizes for growth.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Oz moves closer to confirmation as Medicare, Medicaid chief
Mehmet Oz is a step closer to being confirmed as the next head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, after the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced his nomination. The vote was ...The Hill - 1h -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, was grilled by Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing about the possible plans by Trump and Republicans to ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
What are Rachel Reeves's borrowing rules?
What are Rachel Reeves's rules for the economy?BBC News - 2h -
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 yieldsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at Senate confirmation hearing
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, sidestepped questions from senators on whether he supports significant Medicaid cuts.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Conte endures worst Serie A run in 15 years after Venezia 0-0 Napoli
Antonio Conte is currently living through his worst run of results in Serie A in close to 15 years, dating back to his time with Atalanta in 2010, following the 0-0 draw between Venezia and Napoli ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Shell plans more cuts to costs and spending but hands CEO bigger bonus
Increase in pay package comes despite fall in profits and as oil company watered down pledge to cut emissions. Business live – latest updates The oil company Shell has revealed plans to ramp ...The Guardian - 13h -
How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
The Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service and the Fish & Wildlife Service manage more public lands than the Parks Service. And their staffs have also been cut.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007
Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds. Business live latest updates The cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest ...The Guardian - 5d
