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Peers blame rising cost of UK health benefits on welfare system flaws
Lords economic affairs committee calls for urgent action to prevent spiralling costsFinancial Times - 16h -
UK Treasury’s cost-saving unit is ‘poorly defined with a vague remit’, say MPs
Committee demands transparency on costs and delivery of the new Office for Value for MoneyFinancial Times - 16h -
The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.The New York Times - 2d -
Citigroup Slashes Jobs as Cost-Cutting Continues
Targets include senior managers in the banking giant’s wealth, technology and data analysis units.Inc. - 2d -
FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs
Nearly every share on the index rises as fall in value of pound helps multinational companies listed in London. Business live – latest updates The UK’s blue-chip stock index hit a record high ...The Guardian - 3d -
Reeves says she won't let critics get her down after UK borrowing costs rise
The chancellor tells the BBC she has got "what it takes" following a bumpy week for the UK economy.BBC News - 3d -
BP axes 4,700 jobs in cost-cutting drive
UK energy major under pressure from shareholders to turn around its performanceFinancial Times - 4d -
BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs
The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce.BBC News - 4d -
Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program
Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...ABC News - 5d -
Mayfield blames self for 'dumb stuff' that cost Bucs
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield took the blame for a costly fourth-quarter fumble Sunday night against Washington and said that while it will "wear on me for a while," he's proud of the way his team ...ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Spike in UK borrowing costs raises specter of public spending cuts
Former U.K. Finance Minister Vince Cable told CNBC on Friday that the UK was not in an "emergency panic situation," but was stuck in a low-growth trap.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise
A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Estimated cost of Thames Water renationalisation questioned
Comparison with Bulb government loans gives exaggerated forecast, experts claimFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
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UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn
Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.
As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’Financial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Catastrophes cost world $320bn in 2024, reinsurer reports
Losses rise by 30% as climate change takes its tollFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
UK 10-year borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7 -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly
The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
UK altnets count cost of ‘gold rush’ end after collective losses surpass £1bn
Alternative network providers under pressure to demonstrate they can be profitable businesses not just buildersFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024
The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
The best ways to keep costs down as temperatures drop
A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.Wired - Jan. 2 -
How tariffs could affect health care costs
{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...The Hill - Dec. 31
