The Papers: 'Reeves is driving up prices' and William's 'hardest year'

New inflation fears and poignant remarks by the Prince of Wales make Friday's front pages.

It's been the hardest year of my life, says William

The Prince of Wales tells reporters his year has been "dreadful", following a difficult year for the royals.

Prince William: Past Year Hardest of Life, After Kate and Charles’ Cancer Diagnoses

While in South Africa for the Earthshot Prize, the prince told reporters that the cancer diagnoses of his wife, Catherine, and his father, King Charles, had been “brutal.”

World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

The Papers: Reeves 'will tax businesses' and Hoy's terminal diagnosis

Reeves' Budget plans are in the spotlight for many Sunday papers, while Liam Payne's death continues to draw the attention of several others.

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

The Papers: Reeves' plan for 'freeze on tax thresholds' and 'Cheryl's heartache' over Liam

Rachel Reeves could freeze the income tax threshold from 2028, according to several papers, while others splash on the aftermath of Liam Payne's death.

The Papers: Terror charge for Southport suspect and Reeves' first budget

New charges over the Southport attack in July and previews of Wednesday's Budget lead the papers.

The Papers: 'Markets turn on Reeves' and 'soaring cost of sickness claims'

Investors' reactions to the Budget and forecasts for the cost of sickness benefits lead the papers.

Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive

Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

Chris Mason: Chancellor will set agenda for years to come

Rachel Reeves' historic first Budget will set the agenda for the Labour government for years to come.

India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

Helping seniors know when it's time to give up driving

Giving up driving can be a big loss of independence for seniors, and coming to the decision that it's no longer safe for them to be behind that wheel can be difficult. James Brown showcases one ...

'This catastrophic Budget will put up pint prices'

Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.

EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years

Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Reeves wraps up ‘grim’ spending talks amid council bankruptcy fears

Local government expected to suffer further squeeze in chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Democrats pick up House seat in New York as Williams loses to Mannion

Democratic state Sen. John Mannion defeated incumbent GOP Rep. Brandon Williams, flipping his upstate New York district. Williams swept into office on New York’s “red wave” in 2022 but was ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Gas price fears drive pushback against California plan to overhaul climate program

California's Republican representatives in Congress are pushing back against state plans to tighten carbon reduction policies, arguing that doing so would cause a sharp rise in gasoline prices. All ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller Up For Preorder, Half The Price Of Backbone

8BitDo has officially revealed its first dedicated mobile controller in the vein of the Backbone One and Razer Kishi V2 . The cradle design coupled with the signature features of the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Four Years in Jail Without Trial: The Price of Dissent in Modi’s India

A Muslim protest leader has become a symbol of a wide-ranging clampdown on opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?

Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.

Don’t be beguiled by the apparent calm reigning in US bond markets

The outcome of the presidential election could yet cause a crisis of confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 25

European gas prices hit peak for year on Norwegian production outage

Increase highlights continuing vulnerability of market to supply disruptions

World - Financial Times - October 25

Davos entourages will face 10-fold price increase next year

World Economic Forum plans to charge more for second-tier guests at its gathering in Switzerland

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Tokyo Metro's IPO could drive momentum in the Japanese market as Chinese listings dry up

"We think they're offering very, very good value," Mio Kato, founder of LightStream Research, told CNBC.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending

Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Trump vows to deport millions. Builders say it would drain their crews and drive up home costs.

While some contractors dismiss the idea as political bluster, they agree they can’t afford to lose more people from an aging workforce reliant on undocumented immigrants.

Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo closes $5.6 billion funding round as robotaxi race heats up in the U.S.

Alphabet-owned driverless vehicle unit Waymo just closed a $5.6 billion funding round to expand its robotaxi service across the U.S.

Business - CNBC - October 25

‘Used like taxis’: Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions

Analysis of 19m flights between 2019 and 2023 reveals 50% rise in emissions, condemned as ‘gratuitous waste’. Private jet flights have soared in recent years, with the resulting climate-heating ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Could I still pass my driving test? Thirty years on, it’s time to find out | Rich Pelley

Forget recent news about the dangers posed by younger drivers – you may have more to fear from seasoned motorists like me. “There are a lot of idiots on the road … I mean, uneducated people, ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

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