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Government shutdown odds rise. Here’s what it means for markets and your wallet.
Americans may face tax-refund delays and long waits at airports.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
UK trade minister seeks to fend off threat of US tariffs
Britain’s digital services tax set to remain point of dispute at Washington meetingFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
What Oil Executives Want From President Trump
Tariffs, tax credits and deregulation are among the industry’s top priorities.The New York Times - 6d -
Hungary breaks with the EU by seeking to turn Ukraine into ‘buffer zone’
Also in this newsletter: Brussels’ plan to tighten carbon border taxesFinancial Times - 5d -
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS’ — but here’s when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Roth conversions are the retirement version of ‘buy the dip’
When stocks fall, it can be a good time to get money out of tax-deferred accounts to avoid a ticking tax time bomb.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
'Too scared to open my front door' - householders' fears as rat infestation reports rise
Cardiff council's pest control service saw a 10% increase in call-outs to rat infestations last year.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal
Refugee Council said the number increased by five times in two years and those appealing still require accommodation.BBC News - Mar. 17 -
Eating avocado toast in London’s old urinals
Indebted local councils want to turn even more of the capital’s WCs into bars, cafés and shopsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
London expands CCTV network in ‘tech race against crime’
Councils rush to tool up with AI cameras as police grapple with surge in street crimeFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Six Women Were Elected. So Why Were Their Husbands Sworn In?
In rural India, guarantees of equal representation on village councils are easily thwarted. But some women are pushing back against “boss husbands.”The New York Times - 6d -
To Finally Close Rikers, Panel Suggests Making It Someone’s Only Job
The jail is “decrepit, dysfunctional, and violent,” according to a report from a commission appointed by the City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams.The New York Times - 6d -
Giant rats and stench: No end in sight for Birmingham's 'Binmageddon'
Residents are stuck in the middle of a dispute between Birmingham City Council and striking bin workers.BBC News - 3d -
'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage'
Business groups and a council say there were energy capacity problems before a fire near Heathrow.BBC News - 1d -
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."CBS News - 10h -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
‘As long he is breathing, I’m not safe’: romance fraud victim flees UK after jailed conman is freed
As cases of romance fraud soar by 27%, tricked woman tells of her £115,000 ordeal. The first time Yvonne met Gary Rogers he arrived at her house in a shiny black Range Rover smelling of Armani Code ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas
For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Guess could become the next fashion company to go private after stock price halves in a year
Guess Inc.’s stock soared 30% on Monday after the maker of clothing, footwear and accessories said it received an offer from New York-based investment company WHP Global to take it private for $13 ...MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Stop-and-search, fire ants and stinging nettles: doling out justice to illegal miners in Peru’s Amazon
As gold prices soar and with little help from the national government, the Indigenous Wampis are taking action to stop their land from being polluted and plundered. René Amuan Santiago Tí remembers ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn
Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America. US pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland are more likely to shift profits back to the US ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
These tax cuts and benefits could help caregivers in crisis — can they get through Congress?
The financial burden of caring for ailing loved ones could be eased through two bipartisan legislative proposals introduced this week.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Trump’s tariffs will be paid by the poor – while his tax cuts help the rich | Robert Reich
The math doesn’t work in the president’s economic promises, which will create a giant upward transfer of wealth. Donald Trump apparently believes his tariffs will bring so much money to the US ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in Beijing hub as it looks beyond Chinese tax probe
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Friday that it will invest $2.5 billion in a research and development center in the Chinese capital.CNBC - 4d -
UK looks at ways to soften impact of its digital tax on US tech groups
Washington has told London it must change the levy to win carve-out from reciprocal tariffsFinancial Times - 1d -
GOP rallies behind debt limit hike in Trump tax bill, speedy timeline
Top Republican lawmakers emerged from a meeting at the Treasury Department on Tuesday saying the House and Senate are moving closer together on key aspects of how to unlock President Trump’s ...The Hill - 41m -
NBA salary cap to rise by 10% for 2025-26 season: What reported increase means for aprons, luxury tax, more
There will be no cap spike, but teams will have more wiggle room than they did last offseasonCBS Sports - 3h -
Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
It’s ‘Maganomics’: Trump’s brash economic strategy is likely to end in crash or crisis | Jonathan Portes
Large tax cuts for the rich, import tariffs, and the competing interests of Republican nationalists and the techno-right is a dangerous combination. What connects Donald Trump’s approach to trade, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
For Black Women, Adrienne Adams Is More Than Just Another Candidate
The New York City Council speaker, who officially launched her mayoral campaign on Saturday, would be the first woman to lead City Hall.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Watch Energy Secretary Chris Wright speak live about Trump's energy agenda
Wright is member of Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, the former CEO of Liberty Energy and a former board member of the nuclear startup Oklo.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Boston declared sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ community
Boston's city council has approved a resolution naming the city a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community by a 12-1 vote. WBTS' Matt Prichard reports.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
These accounts can be the 'worst possible asset’ for retirement, expert says. Here's why
Many investors don't plan for future taxes when contributing to traditional IRAs. Here are the key things to know.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
You can still claim a $1,400 stimulus check from the IRS—how to know if you qualify
You might be entitled to $1,400 in stimulus check money, but you'll have to file a 2021 tax return to claim it.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.BBC News - Mar. 12