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The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan
But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgetsWorld - Financial Times - 7 hours ago -
The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership
Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many casesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Data comes as chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to raise taxes in next week’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Mitie boosted by summer UK riot response
Half-year revenues rose 13% after government used outsourcer to provide additional securityBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast in boost to Reeves
Fund’s chief economist sees chance of more ‘aggressive’ Bank of England rate cuts as chancellor prepares for BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Fungi could be given same status as flora and fauna under conservation plan
Exclusive: proposal to Cop16 could see ‘funga’ get global legal consideration distinct from flora and fauna. A new era of mycelial conservation could begin this month when the UK and Chile propose ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - 10 hours ago -
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anaemic investment in the country.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
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 -
Scheme to boost French school trips to Britain ‘at risk’ under new UK entry rules
Trade body for France’s travel industry reportedly writes to UK home secretary over concerns for programme’s future. A scheme designed to boost the numbers of French children able to travel to ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party
Muhammad Yunus says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdictWorld - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war
Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilitiesWorld - Financial Times - 22 hours ago -
Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals
Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget messWorld - Financial Times - 21 hours ago -
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Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage
Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting upWorld - Financial Times - 22 hours ago -
Biden gives geothermal a boost
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden administration gives geothermal energy a boost The administration proposed this week to speed up approvals for geothermal ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Harris adviser Plouffe: Most public polls are 'horses‑‑‑'
David Plouffe, senior adviser to the Harris-Walz campaign, said most public polls are “hores‑‑‑" and discussed the campaign’s internal polling in a podcast interview released Sunday. Plouffe, the ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Media bias is a great disservice to the American public
The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Public to be asked for suggestions on how to fix NHS
Wes Streeting says health service is in ‘awful state’ as he launches ‘national conversation’ about its futureBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Perplexity AI Hopes to Double Its Valuation to $8 Billion
The Jeff Bezos-backed AI company is looking to raise around $500 million in its new funding round.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Treehouse Foods is calling back hundreds of frozen waffle products after routine testing at its plant.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
NYC Officials Want to Give Fifth Avenue a Facelift
The effort would restore Fifth Avenue’s status as a pedestrian boulevard where Manhattanites can promenade.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
Inventor Dean Kamen Is Teaming Up With Influencer Mark Rober to Make Robotics Cool
FIRST, a global robotics community, teaches the kind of tech and life skills that businesses value in employees.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup
Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of the November 5 Vote
A sudden $30 million surge in election bets on a Trump win leads some observers to suspect an attempt to manipulate the election.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Immigrant Labor Powers the Economy. What Will Happen After November 5?
Will the election value or imperil the workers doing jobs that keep GDP growth humming? Campaign rhetoric suggests two starkly different outcomes.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal
A proposal for a 35 percent wage hike over four years could end a costly strike, even as the aircraft maker hustles to sell planes and raise cash.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think
Intuit QuickBooks is the established behemoth, while Xero is a dynamic up-and-comer. Either could be a good fit for your business.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Dean Kamen Knows How CEOs Can Fix STEM’s Talent Shortage
The entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor talks with Mansueto Ventures CEO Stephanie Mehta about what American business owners need to do now to protect the future of STEM in the U.S.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Flemming Awards celebrate dedication, public service in government
Twelve public servants will be honored next month at the 75th anniversary of the Arthur S. Flemming Awards, an honor given to those who advance equity in their government work. While working in the ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’
Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in MayWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Armie Hammer returns to public life — with a new podcast
Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back together.”Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Europe searches for scale in race to boost ammunition production
Efforts to supply Ukraine and replenish inventories are hampered by bottlenecks and under-investment, say industry expertsWorld - Financial Times - October 14
