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UK’s largest estates pay an average of £9mn in inheritance tax
Wealthiest estates face prospect of higher rates of liability following the BudgetFinancial Times - 6d -
Luis Severino, Athletics reportedly agree to $67 million deal, the largest in franchise history
Severino put up a rebound season for the Mets in 2024 and scored a three-year deal with the now-Sacramento A'sCBS Sports - 6d -
Vodafone-Three UK merger set to ring changes on Britain’s mobile landscape
Deal will reduce number of operators in the country from four to threeFinancial Times - 6d -
Shell and Equinor to create Britain's largest independent oil and gas company in joint venture
Britain's Shell and Norway's Equinor on Thursday announced plans to combine their British offshore oil and gas assets to create a jointly owned energy company.CNBC - 6d -
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.CBS News - 6d -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership
Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Protesters, politicians and the largest labor union call for South Korean president's resignation
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoel on Wednesday over his stunning decision to declare martial law. The martial law order lasted about six hours ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Detroit mayor to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Powell says he's not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook conference.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence
US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol HillFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference
The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent run for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced he's launching an independent campaign for governor of Michigan.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Democratic Detroit mayor launches independent run for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off a run for governor of Michigan as an independent on Wednesday, despite having long been a Democrat, an unexpected development in what will be a hotly contested ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust as Trump’s tariff threat looms
Drugs seizure comes after US president-elect says he will impose levies if flow of narcotics is not haltedFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Women at the wheel: the female taxi services bringing safety and independence to Bolivian travel
Cab companies run by women provide safe rides in a country with one of the worst rates of sexual violence in Latin America. The first hint that something was wrong came when Jacqueline Diaz ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Fianna Fáil emerges as largest party in Irish election
The party has won 48 seats, with Sinn Féin second on 39 and Fine Gael third on 38.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Britain need not choose between Trump and EU, Starmer says
UK prime minister vows to strengthen ties with Washington, Brussels and Beijing in set-piece speechFinancial Times - Dec. 2
