Campfire Raises 3.95m

UK tax raid on private equity could raise £1bn, say researchers

Analysis of HMRC data by Centre for the Analysis of Taxation comes as industry braces for Budget changes

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation

Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Alleged Al Fayed victims raise concerns over Harrods settlement process

Four women have decided to discontinue claims through the London department store’s scheme

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Russia Raises Interest Rate to 21 Percent, Its Highest in Decades

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

England's defensive woes in loss to Germany raise alarm about Euros readiness

The Lionesses conceded four goals in a loss that forces England's coach to answer questions.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 26

North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks

This week’s revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia’s war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war

Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

RFK Jr.'s presence on Michigan, Wisconsin ballots raises concerns for Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presence on the ballot in the swing states of Michigan and Wisconsin is raising concerns that he could inadvertently draw crucial votes from former President Trump. Kennedy, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

A colorful kite festival in South Africa raises awareness for mental health

Enthusiasts have flown kites of all kinds at an annual festival in South Africa that raises awareness for mental health

World - ABC News - October 27

Sanders blasts Trump for dodging question on raising living wage at McDonald’s

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized former President Trump on Sunday for dodging a question during last week's campaign stop at McDonald's about raising the minimum wage to a living wage. “You ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Pro-Harris Super PAC Raises Concerns About Focusing on Trump and Fascism

The group, Future Forward, warned that attacking Donald J. Trump as a fascist or questioning his character or stamina are less effective than highlighting Kamala Harris’s proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Boeing’s stock reverses lower after announcing a $19 billion capital raise

.Boeing’s stock knee-jerked higher after a larger-than-expected capital raise was announced, but then quickly resumed its decline.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Boeing to raise up to $19bn amid costly strike and safety crisis

US manufacturer, which recently disclosed plan to cut 17,000 jobs, seeks to shore up balance sheet. Business live – latest updates Boeing has announced moves to raise as much as $19bn ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Raising the minimum wage is the key to the White House for Kamala Harris

While it might have made for a decent photo-op, Donald Trump’s visit to McDonald's highlights a glaring weakness that the Harris campaign should exploit: his stance on the minimum wage.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Automation comes to farming, raising concerns among migrant workers

"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.

Bret Taylor’s AI startup Sierra raises funding at $4.5 billion valuation

Sierra, the startup founded by ex-Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised a fresh round of capital that values the company at $4.5 billion.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Musk Repeatedly Raises the Idea That Harris, or He, Could Be Assassinated

The billionaire and his PAC have used foreboding language about the vice president in their support of former President Donald Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns

UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson ...

JetBlue’s stock tumbles as downbeat revenue outlook raises risk of more losses

JetBlue’s stock sinks after Q3 results beat expectations but the Q4 revenue outlook disappointed.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Elon Musk's xAI in Talks to Raise Funding Valuing It at $40 Billion

The new fundraising effort would substantially increase startup’s valuation from spring.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Early, mail-in votes raise questions about possible election results

The first votes of the 2024 presidential election are rolling in, raising questions about what can be gleaned from the data in forecasting the possible outcome of the race. Almost all states and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Latest in Campfire Raises 3.95m