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Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.BBC News - 5h -
Reeves gives UK car lenders an unexpected jump-start
The fact that the Treasury has even tried to intervene could be seen as a positive for industry more broadlyFinancial Times - 6h -
UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves
Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...The Guardian - 11h -
UK borrows far more than expected in December
Government borrowing hits £17.8bn as chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure to turn around the economyFinancial Times - 13h -
Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case to protect lenders
Treasury approach to Supreme Court is blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sectorFinancial Times - 1d -
Peers blame rising cost of UK health benefits on welfare system flaws
Lords economic affairs committee calls for urgent action to prevent spiralling costsFinancial Times - 2d -
Despite the eulogies, the postwar order did little for peace – and fuelled the rise of populism | Kenan Malik
Don’t rush to mourn the end of a liberal international order that too often put order before liberalism. The historian Steven Shapin opened his account of The Scientific Revolution with the ...The Guardian - 3d -
China's Population Fell Again Despite a Surprise Rise in Births
The country’s population fell for a third straight year as deaths outpaced births.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Reeves vs the markets
Plus, how Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey have kicked off 2025Financial Times - 5d -
FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs
Nearly every share on the index rises as fall in value of pound helps multinational companies listed in London. Business live – latest updates The UK’s blue-chip stock index hit a record high ...The Guardian - 5d -
Reeves says she won't let critics get her down after UK borrowing costs rise
The chancellor tells the BBC she has got "what it takes" following a bumpy week for the UK economy.BBC News - 5d -
Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned
It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.BBC News - 5d -
UK economy disappoints despite return to growth
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.BBC News - 6d -
How Biden Surprised Progressives
To the departing president, F.D.R. seemed a guiding, if often elusive, star.The New York Times - 6d -
Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program
Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Reeves shrugs off calls for resignation as she promises UK growth plan
Chancellor has faced increasing criticism over her handling of the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Reeves despite pressure on UK chancellor
Prime minister says she is doing a ‘fantastic job’ but declines to promise she will be in post at the next electionFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Bezos 'very optimistic' about Trump's space agenda
Jeff Bezos, owner of aerospace company Blue Origin, expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration's space policy, emphasizing on Sunday he is not concerned over competitor Elon Musk's ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts
Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise
A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
George Pickens isn't optimistic about the Steelers' offense
Quarterback Russell Wilson has said he wants to return to the Steelers in 2025.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Why investors are still buying gold despite a strong dollar and rising Treasury yields
Gold prices settled Thursday at their highest level in four weeks, defying their usual inverse relationship with strength in the U.S. dollar and gains in Treasury yields, as fiscal worries prompt ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite
Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7 -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2
