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Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.BBC News - 5d -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - 5d -
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The rise and rise of Newcastle's Isak
With Alexander Isak leading the charge for a reinvigorated Newcastle United, BBC Sport looks at the rise of Tyneside's crown jewel.BBC News - 5d -
Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers
DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory.CBS News - 6d -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - 6d -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - 6d -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - 6d -
‘People feel they don’t owe anyone anything’: the rise in ‘flaking’ out of social plans
Some call to drop out of events at late notice – even weddings and funerals. Self-care? Others call it selfishness. “I have noticed a rise in people cancelling plans,” said Tim, 44, a solicitor ...The Guardian - 6d -
Want to land a remote job in 2025? These 20 companies are hiring—some jobs pay over $100,000
FlexJobs saw a 20% increase in the number of remote job listings in 2024 over 2023 — up 9% from the year prior.CNBC - 6d -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - 6d -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly
The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.Inc. - 6d -
Coastal Carolina hires Grayson McCall to staff: Three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year returns as analyst
McCall, a one-time Coastal Carolina star, retired from college football in October due to a serious concussionCBS Sports - 6d -
3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025
A gold investment could help boost and protect your portfolio in 2025, assuming you avoid these three mistakes.CBS News - 6d -
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don't work for everyone
Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.CNBC - 6d -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025
Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock says its new model has an artificial intelligence-powered folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Amazon aims to branch into UK internet market with satellite broadband plan
Proposed space launches within next two years could ultimately deliver mobile phone signal even to most remote areas. Amazon is hoping to offer a satellite broadband service in the UK within the ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Amazon’s satellite project pushes ahead with UK broadband plans
Filings show Kuiper initiative held meetings with MoD as tech group bids to rival StarlinkFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
UK altnets count cost of ‘gold rush’ end after collective losses surpass £1bn
Alternative network providers under pressure to demonstrate they can be profitable businesses not just buildersFinancial 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 -
Nassau County flags not lowered to half-staff for Jimmy Carter
A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead
One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”Wired - 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 -
This will be the year of investing dangerously
Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually doFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Hiring Is Broken. And Not in the Way You Think
As hiring ramps up in 2025, managers and job seekers alike face a hopeless clusterf***k.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record highFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
How to invest in a much-changed China
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024
Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are poweringFinancial Times - Jan. 1
