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UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems
Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes firstWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda
Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Defence chief calls for more spending on military
Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance
The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence agreement
The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget
Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business
Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarterBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target
Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’World - Financial Times - November 2 -
Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact
Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support UkraineBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US
Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationshipWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status
United Airlines customers will have to spend and fly more to earn elite benefits next year.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status
United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to the increasingly crowded ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
Reeves seeks scale to solve UK pension investment problem
Chancellor is trying to remove some of the inefficiencies from operating smaller local authority fundsWorld - Financial Times - 50 minutes ago -
Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
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 - October 30 -
UK Christmas advertising attracts record spending but brands shun television
Online display to enjoy biggest increase as advertisers prepare to splash out £10.5bnWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in five years
Inflation and growth of US firms in London push up charges at British counterparts, according to PwC surveyBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers
Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25
