Supermarkets back UK farmers in their fight against inheritance tax changes

Andy Burnham backs ‘limited’ national inquiry into UK grooming scandal

Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to light

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Canadiens Players Hit Hardest By Taxes

The Hockey News had a tax expert produce tax returns for player earning $3 million USD in all 32 markets and the data shows the Canadiens' player really are hit the hardest by taxes.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits

Financial Times - Jan. 9

The Unwitting Environmentalists in the Fight Against Poachers: Vultures

The birds, outfitted with tracking devices, are helping researchers and park rangers combat poaching in Uganda.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

The fight for the Arctic

How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the Arctic

BBC News - Jan. 9

What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?

The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite

Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

North Korea learning from fighting with Russia against Ukraine, US warns

Diplomatic and military ties with Moscow making Pyongyang ‘more capable of waging war’, official says. North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Penguins bring back second-chance Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads against Senators

The first 7,500 fans in attendance for the Penguins' matchup against the Senators will receive the bobblehead.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Permitted ‘hateful conduct’ – what users can now say on Meta platforms Sweeping ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat

European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Back to office disputes spread across UK public sector

Staff at Land Registry to take industrial action after being ordered back to their desks three days a week

Financial Times - Jan. 8

UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed

U.K. police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed

ABC News - Jan. 8

Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know

As the first paycheck of 2025 hits your bank account, it could have slightly more money due to IRS tax bracket changes.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know

Your paycheck could be slightly bigger in 2025 due to IRS inflation adjustments to the federal income tax brackets. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 7

War or peace? Trump inherits turbulent US-China ties

The United States and China appear destined for a military conflict, with bellicose rhetoric on both sides, an escalating arms race and Beijing widely considered the most serious threat to the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Next warns of ‘anaemic’ growth after UK Budget tax increases

Retailer says measures will cost it £67mn in current financial year and warns of potentially chilling effect on economy

Financial Times - Jan. 7

KKR urges Fuji Soft to take legal action against Bain in $4bn takeover fight

Public battle between private equity bidders for software company tests new ground in Japan

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Elon Musk asks if America should 'liberate the people of Britain' in tirade against UK government

The tech billionaire and key advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social media to air his grievances with the British government.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy

Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.

Politico - Jan. 5

Jake McCabe Leaves Maple Leafs' Game Against Flyers With Upper-Body Injury After Awkward Fall In Fight With Garnet Hathaway

McCabe was visibly shaken up after the fall but was able to skate to Toronto's tunnel on his own.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Jauan Jennings ejected for fighting Cardinals on back-to-back plays, falls just short of first career 1,000-yard season

Jennings got into fights on consecutive plays and fell 25 yards short of a career milestone. But he didn't seem to mind.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Departing Senate Environment Chair Carper pledges to 'never retire,' keep fighting climate change

Newly former Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) may be departing Congress, but he told The Hill he’ll “never retire” and plans to continue working on ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

‘It feels like retaliation’: My sister is estranged from her daughter and wants to donate her inheritance. Is that weird?

“There is a new cultural trend of adult children becoming estranged from their parents.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 5

Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre

An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Polish wealth managers warn against tax changes for family foundations

Structure was set up in 2023 to encourage money to stay in the country

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Scam Recruiters Are Hiring for Your Company. Here’s How to Fight Back

Employers are collateral damage in a common hiring scam. These scammers can harm prospective hires and damage your company reputation.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Cheney hits back at Trump: 'You can't change the truth'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) clapped back a President-elect Trump after he blasted President Biden for awarding her and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the Presidential Citizens Medal this week. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Nigel Farage ‘very pleased’ Elon Musk backs Reform UK, calling him a ‘hero’

Speaking at party conference, its leader calls reports of tech mogul’s potential $100m donation ‘somewhat overexaggerated’. Nigel Farage has hailed Elon Musk as a “hero” and said he was “very ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Trump blasts UK energy policy and ‘windmills’ after company blames windfall tax for less drilling

President-elect Trump is criticizing the United Kingdom’s energy policy and saying it should get rid of windmills after a company blamed the country’s windfall tax for its early exit from drilling ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Online traders warned to check tax return status

Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ income

Financial Times - Jan. 3

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'

Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."

CNBC - Jan. 2

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