UK spending watchdog refuses to sign off government accounts

Government could force pension funds to invest more in UK assets

Further measures may be taken if ‘megafund’ reforms fail to boost domestic investment, says pensions minister

Business - Financial Times - November 18

We got the UK Government to finally release the document underpinning quantitative easing

The Deed of Indemnity is published at last

World - Financial Times - November 19

UK ministers accused of £2.7bn ‘backdoor hike’ in business rates

Chancellor will taper relief for thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants over next two years

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

UK government vows to do all it can to help Briton captured by Russia

Foreign secretary offers support for James Scott Rhys Anderson, who was fighting for Ukraine reportedly in Kursk. The UK government has promised to do all it can to assist a former British soldier ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

UK government seeks meeting with Trump team over Chagos Islands agreement

National security adviser will travel to Washington in attempt to persuade US president-elect not to rip up deal. UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer’s national security adviser is ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Starmer refuses to rule out further tax rises when challenged at PMQs to repeat what Reeves told CBI – UK politics live

PM said he was not going to write the next five years of budgets. William Hague has achieved a rare Tory election victory; he has won the contest to be Oxford University’s next chancellor.. The ...

World - The Guardian - 26 minutes ago

At last, a government willing to spend – but this budget will expose it to two great dangers | Aditya Chakrabortty

The good news: more money is on the table. The problems lie around how it will be raised – and who doesn’t stand to benefit. Change. That’s what Keir Starmer promised, isn’t it? In white letters ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Argentina's Milei is a VIP at Mar-a-Lago as Trump, Musk embrace his attacks on government spending

President Javier Milei of Argentina has won support from Donald Trump and Elon Musk for his agenda of drastic government spending cuts.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Khanna: Musk may get 'frustrated fairly quickly' with process to cut government jobs, spending

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said Elon Musk may get “frustrated” while working through the ranks to cut unnecessary government spending. “I think Elon may get frustrated fairly quickly,” Khanna ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Musk’s ‘DOGE’ commission wants to cut trillions in government spending. Social Security and Medicare make prime targets.

Voters said they’ve had enough hardship. But Elon Musk says more is needed.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Apple, Meta and Amazon must show the stock market that AI spending is paying off

Big-tech bellwethers facing scrutiny on whether they are meeting competitive challenges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Chris Mason: Trump win provokes dilemmas for UK

The president-elect's positions on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade have implications for the UK.

UK landed estates warn Budget tax changes will ‘kill off’ business

Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insurance

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Here’s a sign that profit growth for America’s biggest companies might be about to take off

Corporate executives are dropping hints that the pace of profit growth could be poised to take off in 2025, according to a team of analysts at Bank of America Global Research.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Moving the Goalposts | Caroline Seger signs off as Swedish football icon after two decades at top

Midfielder enjoyed glittering career around the world and had impact off the field as advocate for LGBTQ+ community. As the final whistle blew in Stockholm on Saturday afternoon, fans of Rosengård ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

College basketball's signing period tips off: Top prospects, key decisions and what's ahead

Don't expect a commitment from No. 1 player AJ Dybantsa this month, but some big names like Kiyan Anthony will come off the board.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Trump eyes bypassing Congress if Republicans don’t sign off on his Cabinet picks

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget

U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.

Business - CNBC - October 31

The Guardian view on Trump’s planet-wrecking plans: the UK government’s resolve will be tested | Editorial

The new president’s disruptive policies will challenge Sir Keir Starmer’s green goals. But with strong leadership he could enhance Britain’s global influence. Donald Trump ’s electoral earthquake ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence

No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bitcoin breaks $82,000 for first time on Trump trades; UK government sells £1bn of NatWest shares – business live

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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