Reeves suggests businesses can ‘absorb’ national insurance rise

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

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World - Financial Times - October 31

UK Treasury chief admits business tax rise could lead to lower than anticipated wages

U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has conceded that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a direct result of her budget decision to increase a tax that businesses pay for their employees

World - ABC News - October 31

Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live

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World - The Guardian - November 8

Family business: Playing professional sport with a parent can cast a big shadow | Emma John

LeBron James and his son are following in rare sporting footsteps but at least they aren’t trying to beat each other. LeBron James’s shadow is a big one for anyone to step into. Earlier this year ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Harris’ small business pitch resonates in Georgia’s most diverse county. Can it win her the state?

The Democratic nominee's path to victory could hinge on her ability to excite entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County, Georgia, an immigrant-rich slice of Atlanta.

Why Business Travelers Can Now Expect Fast, Automatic Refunds for Major Flight Problems

The regulator’s new rules set time limits for delays deserving refunds, and impose reimbursement for other airline changes undermining service to passengers.

Business - Inc. - October 30

23andMe’s stock falls after company says there’s substantial doubt it can stay in business

Shares of 23andMe fell 4% Tuesday after the DNA-testing company reported its latest quarterly loss and included “going concern” language in its financial statements, shedding gains made late Monday ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

With Canucks On the Rise As The Penguins Falter, Pittsburgh Fans Can Wonder What Might Have Been

The Vancouver Canucks continued an excellent season start with a comeback win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, utilizing multiple players who were once Penguins themselves in the process.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Stocks can rise from now until Inauguration Day — if the election goes this way

Market gains are frequent when the incumbent political party wins the presidential election; losses reign when it doesn’t.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The Guardian view on UN climate talks: rich and poor nations can strike a win-win deal | Editorial

At Cop29 the global south needs to unite for sustainable growth, leveraging resources and negotiating transformative climate finance pacts. More than a century of burning coal, oil and gas has ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre bloodied by thrown can following loss to Honduras in Concacaf Nations League

El Tri are now trailing by two goals heading into the second leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Can you fend for yourself? The advice given to people in Nordic nations in event of war

Sweden said the new advice follows a worsening security situation, by which it means the war in Ukraine.

Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture

Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurers

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump’s return turns the tables for US health insurers

President-elect’s victory opens up a new schism between the sector’s haves and have-nots

World - Financial Times - November 6

4 arrested for faking bear attacks for insurance payouts

Four people have been arrested for allegedly carrying out a bizarre insurance fraud scheme where they staged bear attacks inside cars. Authorities say the suspects submitted videos for insurance ...

Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills

World - Financial Times - November 15

Four arrested in insurance fraud plot with bizarre twist

Nationwide cases of insurance fraud cost the United States about $40 billion a year, according to the FBI. This week in California, four people were arrested in an alleged insurance fraud plot with ...

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Zurich Insurance Targets Higher Earnings Growth

The insurer said it was targeting annual core earnings growth of more than 9% as part of its new three-year plan to 2027, after benefiting from a better-than-anticipated market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Review: Ken Burns' absorbing new Leonardo da Vinci doc on PBS sidesteps one important question

For his first non-American subject, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns chose Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Reeves pledges £1.4bn for 'crumbling' classrooms ahead of Budget

The chancellor says the government will ensure that 50 schools in England are rebuilt every year.

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

Celtics coach suggests fighting should be allowed in the NBA

Boston's Joe Mazzulla, the youngest NBA head coach, says, "What's more entertaining than a little scuffle?" The answer is layered and uncomfortable.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Carville suggests early results look concerning for Harris

Democratic strategist James Carville suggested on Tuesday that early results for Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election look concerning. “Loudoun County, Virginia’s not great. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Asthma linked to memory problems in children, research suggests

Condition appears to affect episodic memory but researchers did not assess how it caused deficits. Children who have asthma can experience memory problems, according to research in the USthat is ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

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