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Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?
Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole
Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden punsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR
Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparencyWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports
The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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 identifiedBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
The English county facing the biggest financial ‘black hole’
Even in relatively prosperous Hampshire, the cost of providing social care is swallowing up funding for everything elseBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Two Black Holes are Giving the Cosmos a Fright
The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
The UK gets it wrong again on fiscal rules
You’re a little much for me, public sector net financial liabilitiesWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
The unfair hole in next week’s UK Budget
Why will council tax remain decades out of date?Business - Financial Times - October 25 -
Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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".Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capitalWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Reeves confirms change to UK fiscal rules to help fund £20bn of annual investment
Chancellor promises in FT to avoid ‘falls in public sector investment’ planned by ToriesBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe
Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preload And Launch Times Detailed
With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 right around the corner, Activision has revealed preloading and launch times for the FPS. All platforms can start preloading the game Monday, October 21, while launch ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 promises a detailed and dynamic soundscape
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 developers say you can expected a more detailed and dynamic soundscape in the game debuting on October 25.Tech - VentureBeat - October 14 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 1 Start Date And Details
Season 1 arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone later this month, and here you'll find everything announced so far. The inaugural season will bring the game's first battle pass, new ...Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago -
Treasury market under Trump at risk from inflation, not larger fiscal deficit, says analyst
The danger to the Treasury market from a second Donald Trump presidency comes not from a sharp increase in bond issuance but revived price pressuresBusiness - MarketWatch - October 25 -
It’s hard to fill a budget black hole if you’ve ruled out raising income tax | William Keegan
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were so desperate to win the election that they deprived themselves of the best tools for fixing their bleak ‘inheritance’. It saddens those of us who waited so long ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Europe can learn fiscal lessons from the UK on how to achieve its goals
A co-ordinated reform agenda is crucial if the EU is serious about becoming a climate leader and geopolitical playerBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Treasury confirms plans for inflation-busting rise in UK social housing rents
Rachel Reeves also announces £500mn cash boost to promote building of affordable homesBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Does Black Ops 6 Have Cross-Play And Cross-Progression? All Details Revealed
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and if you're wondering if the shooter offers cross-play and cross-progression support, you're in luck: Black Ops 6 supports cross-play and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 - Launch-Day Patch Notes Detail Weapon Changes And Scud Map Improvement
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches worldwide on October 25, so Treyarch has released the patch notes to reveal all the changes made after the game's beta. This includes weapon changes and small ...Tech - GameSpot - October 24 -
Black Ops 6 Patch Notes For November 1 Update Detail The Latest Changes
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 received an update today, November 1, introducing a number of changes and fixes across multiplayer and Zombies.. For multiplayer, the update fixes an issue that caused ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 Patch Notes Detail New 10v10 Playlists And Another Recon Combat Specialty Nerf
A small update arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on November 8, and the patch notes include several fixes across multiplayer and Zombies, as well as another nerf to the game's overpowered ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
DNC launches bus tour to mobilize Black voters in key states
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a bus tour on Tuesday urging Black voters to hit the polls for November’s approaching election. The “We Vote, We Win” southern bus tour, led by DNC ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Flexibility over electricity use key to UK’s 2030 green power target, says adviser
National Energy System Operator calls for businesses and households to play greater roleWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Stride and Patel join UK shadow cabinet as Badenoch fills key posts
New Conservative leader hands roles to MPs who contested the Tory leadership electionBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list
The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools
Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1