Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy

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Business - Inc. - October 29

IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

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UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

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Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy

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How Trump’s Immigration Plans Could Affect the Economy

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Volkswagen's employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3 German plants

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Volkswagen's employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3 German plants

The head of Volkswagen's works council says the company has informed employee representatives that it wants to close at least three plants in Germany

World - ABC News - October 28

Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment

Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by Tories

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FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

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This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

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IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

The Papers: Labour to 'miss homes pledge' and 'pension megafunds' plan

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

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Volkswagen's employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3 German plants

Volkswagen's employee council says the automaker plans to close at least 3 German plants

Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment

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