Latest in The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'
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World - Financial Times
Beard taxes and other lessons for Rachel Reeves
The chancellor could find new ways to raise money — or she could just broaden the tax baseOctober 18 -
World - Financial Times
Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’
Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’October 18 - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Pension de-risking: the pitfalls for retirement savers
Bonds, traditionally seen as safe assets for pension pots, have been subject to huge fluctuations in recent yearsOctober 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Customers are withdrawing pension money over Budget uncertainty, warns AJ Bell
Wealth managers say speculation over UK tax changes is changing customer behaviourOctober 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Bogus £40bn black hole' and 'Tuchel takes hotseat'
Many newspapers lead on the Budget and report that Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a "backlash".October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years
Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water. More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 ...October 16 -
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World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon
Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...October 16 -
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Business - MarketWatch
Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly
The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions
They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverageOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves eyeing £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts
Filling the £22bn financial "black hole" would only be enough “to keep public services" still, she told a meeting.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Reeves’s invidious choices in the Budget
As the FT’s chancellor game shows, the new ‘golden rule’ is her binding constraint. Meeting it could bolster fiscal credibilityOctober 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate' for Starmer
Wednesday's papers swoop on news that Thomas Tuchel will take over from Gareth Southgate as England coach.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Inside the £70k ‘mafia-style’ champagne shoplifting gang
A crime gang has stolen more than £70,000 of goods from UK supermarkets in 18 months, the BBC hears.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability
UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
The inflation risk for emerging markets
Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising pricesOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
Rachel Reeves should not appease bond market vigilantes
In preparing her inaugural Budget, she would do well to ignore advice from market sagesOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Bellway says Budget ‘mixed messages’ hurting UK property market
Housebuilder expects to deliver more homes next year as borrowing costs easeOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara
Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
York Theater Artistic Director Out After ‘Hurtful’ Diversity Comments
James Morgan, who has been with the small New York theater company for 50 years, blamed the effects of a stroke for his behavior.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?October 14 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance booksOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Union leaders' outdated methods hurt workers and the economy
The International Longshoreman's Association is demanding outrageous wage increases and a ban on automation at American ports, threatening to disrupt the economy and cost jobs.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Beshear: ‘It hurts’ to see Trump, Vance lie about election, natural disasters
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in an interview Sunday that “it hurts” to see former President Trump and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, lie about the results ...October 13 -
Top stories - NBC News
More than 60 hurt in Hezbollah drone attack in Israel
More than 60 people have been injured according to Israeli rescue services, due to a Hezbollah drone attack in northern Israel. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on how the U.S. is stepping in to aid ...October 13 - Israel