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No 10 says it did not sign AI declaration as it did not reflect UK policy on ‘opportunity and security’ – politics live
UK failed to sign agreement at end of Paris summit, along with the US. There will be two urgent questions after 12.30pm: on the Clonoe inquest , which found that the SAS acted unlawfully when they ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss
Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happenFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
UK risks ‘going bust’ chasing net zero, says GB News backer Sir Paul Marshall
Hedge fund boss speaks ahead of right-leaning Arc conference in London next weekFinancial Times - 5d -
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’
Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens. The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling victim to ...The Guardian - 4d -
UK must act more promptly over latest Iran detentions, says Richard Ratcliffe
Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe expresses concern for Craig and Lindsay Foreman who were held in January. The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has called on ministers to act “more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Weekend voting among changes needed to overhaul UK elections system, officials say
Fewer polling stations and earlier deadline for postal vote applications also recommended to modernise elections. The UK’s elections system needs a fundamental overhaul including weekend voting and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Couple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband urges the government to work "more promptly" than it did on her case.BBC News - 4d -
Nigel Farage says Tories ‘not on the right in any measurable way’ and calls Labour government ‘miserable’ – UK politics live
Leader of Reform UK criticises Conservatives and ‘declinist’ Labour government in new attacks. Good morning, defence secretary John Healey has finished speaking, so I can take a quick pause and ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meeting. As well as appearing on the airwaves this morning ...The Guardian - 6h -
Joe Burrow makes a surprising pick for 2025 Super Bowl: QB says Chiefs-Eagles will come down to this one thing
The Bengals star is the only active QB who has beaten Patrick Mahomes in the playoffsCBS Sports - Feb. 9 -
Explosion at a department store in Taiwan kills one person and leaves 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities say
Explosion at a department store in Taiwan kills one person and leaves 10 others hospitalized, fire authorities sayABC News - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says
Credit card balances rose in the fourth quarter of 2024, the New York Fed found. Consumer spending continues to remain strong, despite high borrowing costs.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
Credit card debt hit $1.21 trillion. Here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says.
Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on household debt from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
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U.S. population growth is stalling, threatening the once-reliable returns of these ‘recession-proof’ investments
Some real-estate and municipal bond markets may be under threat by changing demographics.MarketWatch - 5d -
UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened
UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis. Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Lib Dems say Badenoch is echoing Trump’s ‘dangerous rhetoric’ as she claims ‘some cultures better than others’ – UK politics live
Conservative leader of the opposition speaks at right-wing conference in London. Keir Starmer ’s announcement via the Telegraph that he was prepared to put British peacekeeping troops on the ...The Guardian - 3d -
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The Rise of the Drone Boats
Swarms of weaponized unmanned surface vessels have proven formidable weapons in the Black and Red Seas. Can the US military learn the right lessons from it?Wired - Feb. 10 -
U.S. rents on the rise in 2025
In January the typical asking price for rent in the United States was close to $2,000 up 0.2% from December and 3.5% from a year ago, according to Zillow. Ronda Kaysen, real estate reporter for the ...CBS News - 3d -
Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - 1h -
Is the UK failing victims of fraud?
A new compensation scheme is meant to protect against push payment scams, but experts say the system itself is in urgent need of repairFinancial Times - 1d -
Mitch McConnell’s party of one
The former Senate GOP leader is lonely in opposition to key Trump nominees.Politico - Feb. 13 -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
How fast is the UK's economy growing?
How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
UK wages continue to outpace inflation
Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.BBC News - 2d -
Farage relinquishes ownership of Reform UK
Existing rightwing political outfit will be taken over by a newly registered business called Reform 2025 LtdFinancial Times - 12h -
These prices could rise due to tariffs on steel and aluminum
Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise
The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.BBC News - 6d -
Castle opens busy weekend with Rising Stars MVP
Stephon Castle won the Rising Stars MVP trophy Friday night as his Team C beat the competition to earn a spot in Sunday's All-Star Game. In between, the Spurs rookie will compete in the slam dunk ...ESPN - 5d -
Firms plan job cuts as employment costs rise
Companies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wagesBBC News - 3d -
Measles outbreak in Texas rises to 48 cases and counting
A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 48 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in nearly 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases are likely to occur.CBS News - 3d -
How European defence companies can rise to the challenge
Despite a fragmented landscape, industry momentum has been rising since Russia invaded UkraineFinancial Times - 2d -
Death toll from Kentucky flooding expected to rise
Severe flooding in Kentucky has killed at least 12 people and the death toll is expected to rise. Authorities will soon also have to contend with a winter storm making its way to the state. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.BBC News - 2d -
Intel’s stock is rising again. Will Broadcom swoop in with a deal?
Broadcom reportedly has some interest in Intel’s design business. But one analyst says “a lot seems like it needs to happen” for a deal to become reality.MarketWatch - 2d -
The Rising Coaches, Executives and Personalities Changing the N.F.L.
These young stars will help mold the league for years to come.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump’s One-for-One Tariff Plan Threatens the Global Economy
In starting a process to impose reciprocal tariffs on American trading partners, the White House is sowing uncertainty and risking inflation.The New York Times - 4d -
Consumer prices rise 0.5% in January, higher than expected as annual rate rises to 3%
The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Feb. 12
