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Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
How can Rachel Reeves fill the UK’s £40bn Budget gap?
Chancellor’s options hemmed in by Labour election promises and NHS spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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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 resultsWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
The UK Budget in five charts: Reeves limits BoE space for rate cuts
Central bank is nevertheless still likely to ease policy this year and nextBusiness - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Starmer does not rule out further tax rises after Budget
UK prime minister says government plan to borrow more for investment will not push up interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live
‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’. Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in her budget ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 20 hours ago