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Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan
The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid?. In the days after the budget, the headlines ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - November 7 -
Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
BoE must take ‘gradual approach’ to rate cuts after Budget, Bailey says
Bank governor tells MPs it will take time to assess the impact of national insurance riseBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
UK business cutting back growth plans after Budget tax rises, warns CBI
Results of survey of lobby group’s members are latest sign of souring relations between government and corporate worldBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
WATCH: Protesters throw mud at Spain’s King Felipe during visit to flood-hit area
Spain's King Felipe VI was confronted Sunday by some angry residents while visiting a town devastated by catastrophic flooding, with some pelting him with mud and chanting "asesinos," or "murderers."Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
Cardinals forced to close stadium roof after rain, hail hit Arizona during Week 9 vs. Bears
An unusual scene in ArizonaSports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans
Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
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 -
Budget to benefit less affluent shoppers despite hit to business, says Primark owner
ABF warns changes to national insurance and wages will cost it tens of millions but remains optimisticBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower
Vast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economies. All is not well with the waters of Lake Kariba, the world’s largest human-made ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
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Latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack cuts power to 1 million homes in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Russia has conducted a “massive” attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without powerWorld - ABC News - 13 hours ago -
IMF hails Reeves’ ‘sustainable’ tax rises; Resolution Foundation says budget marks ‘decisive shift from planned cuts’ – business live
Foundation says there will be better funded public services in schools, NHS and justice but households face further squeeze. And a few more – Resolution Foundation analysis:. Tax and benefit ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Power Rankings: Edwards and Jokic hit early-season struggles while Cavs climb
Two weeks into the season, some teams have had surprising slips while others are ascending the ranks.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Half a Million Pacific Northwest Homes Lose Power as Region Hit by ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Storm
One person is reported killed as the largest atmospheric river system of the year sweeps across California, Oregon, and Washington, where up to 16 inches of rain could fall.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
2 killed, power still out for thousands as bomb cyclone hits Washington, Oregon and California
At least two people are dead and widespread power outages are being reported from the bomb cyclone storm that hit the Pacific Northwest this week. CBS News Sacramento reporter Sakura Gray has the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
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Mystery surrounds John Smyth after leaving UK and Zimbabwe for South Africa
Smyth enjoyed ‘opulent lifestyle’ in Cape Town after he was barred from Zimbabwe, where he abused boys at summer camps. The evangelical Christian barrister John Smyth abused as many as 130 boys and ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Church of England ‘directly responsible’ for John Smyth abuse in Zimbabwe, victim says
Rocky Leanders, then 15, was beaten with wooden paddle by Smyth at camp where boys were made to swim naked. When John Smyth gave a presentation at their school about his Christian holiday camps in ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
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Zimbabwe court convicts opposition leader and 34 activists after 5 months of pre-trial detention
A Zimbabwean court has convicted an opposition leader and 34 other activists on charges of participating in an unlawful gathering, more than five months after they were taken into pre-trial detentionWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Zimbabwe court frees opposition leader on suspended sentence after 5 months in detention
A Zimbabwean court has freed an opposition leader and 34 activists who had been in detention for more than five monthsWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament
A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
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How the European parliament reached a deal on the new commission
Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries still be issuing so many visas to Russians?World - Financial Times - November 21 -
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How the Republic of Ireland will elect its next parliament
With the Irish general election on Friday, BBC News NI explains how votes will be made and counted.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
The speech that changed the course of women's football
The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.Top stories - BBC News - October 31
