Watch: Reeves 'deeply proud' to be first female chancellor

The Chancellor has presented her first Budget in the Commons.

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

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Is Reeves still the green chancellor after her budget? Yes … and no

The fuel duty freeze angered some but there were boosts for renewable energy and heat decarbonisation. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Did Rachel Reeves’ ambition to be the “green ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

HSBC Announces Restructuring and Names First Female C.F.O.

The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Watch: Budget choices are not easy but responsible, says Reeves

The UK's first female chancellor sums up her Budget speech claiming she has made the "right choices".

What to expect in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor is due to unveil tax and spend measures, but she may struggle to boost growth quickly

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

HSBC embarks on major restructuring, names first female CFO

HSBC has unveiled a major overhaul, announcing a new geographic setup, consolidated operations and a new CFO — the lender's first female finance chief.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Patti McGee, Skateboarding’s First Female Champion, Dies at 79

She was on the cover of Life magazine and performed for Johnny Carson. She was, her daughter said, “a badass and a goody two-shoes at the same time.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The Papers: Terror charge for Southport suspect and Reeves' first budget

New charges over the Southport attack in July and previews of Wednesday's Budget lead the papers.

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World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

‘I can do the same job as a man’: Ukraine’s first frontline female commander on war, grief – and her hope for the future

Yulia Mykytenko leads a platoon of men in a reconnaissance and attack unit – and has already lost her husband, father and many friends in the devastating war. In her memoir, she writes that she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

New crew with China's first female space engineer docks at Chinese space station

A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing ...

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Autumn budget live: Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £40bn and increases spending on NHS and schools

Chancellor announces changes to employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties. Budget 2024: key points at a glance Full report: Reeves raises ...

World - The Guardian - 59 minutes ago

New chancellor, new rules

Plus, Trump’s row with Labour

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Tuchel 'very proud' to be named England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel becomes only the third non-British manager of the England men's team.

WATCH: Drake Maye's first NFL TD pass is a 40-yard beauty

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye tossed a perfect 40-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte for his first career touchdown on Sunday vs. the Texans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

WATCH: Filip Gustavsson scores first goalie goal in Minnesota Wild history

The Wild net minder put the finishing touch on a special win over the St. Louis Blues

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Watch maker Patek Philippe launches first new collection in 25 years

The new collection comes at a time when luxury watch prices have largely stabilized, fueled by strong demand.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Why chancellors need fiscal rules

Rachel Reeves’s new set-up frees up capital spending but her ability to reap benefits depends on many other things

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Why Trump’s Weird Dance Party Is Deeply Alarming

There have been too many recent times he has wandered away from his thoughts.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Yellen Calls Tariff Plan ‘Deeply Misguided’

The Treasury Secretary and former Fed chair said walling off the U.S. economy would raise prices and make businesses less competitive. It’s a central feature of Donald Trump’s economic plan.

Business - Inc. - October 17

UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy

Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump, Harris deeply divided over NATO, Ukraine

Former President Trump and Vice President Harris have diverged sharply over how to handle Ukraine and NATO, with Harris pledging to continue strong support of Kyiv and engagement with allies, while ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

'Proud' Buehler delivers big in L.A's Game 3 win

Walker Buehler's key strikeout of Francisco Lindor in the second inning was the turning point of NLCS Game 3, as the Dodgers went on to shut out the Mets to take a 2-1 series lead.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Classy Draper 'so proud' to win his biggest title

British number one Jack Draper wins the biggest title of his career at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

Flore Flore T-Shirts: Designed by a Woman for Women

A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

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