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No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises
Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racersBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The Rise of Kamala Harris Is Atypical and Distinctly American
The rise of Kamala Harris, the tenacious child of high-achieving immigrants, is atypical. But her story is also distinctly American.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Bus fare cap in England rises to £3
Keir Starmer announces 50% increase from next yearWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister gives a gloomy economic picture as he set out his justifications for "tough decisions" in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Lung cancer on the rise in nonsmoking Asian women
While lung cancer rates have been declining for decades, it's still the deadliest form of cancer. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Puerto Rican voters rise as key bloc in 2024
Puerto Rican voters have shot to center stage in national elections, marking a major shift for an electorate that was largely overlooked for a century. The voting bloc is at the center of national ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Is uncontrolled immigration the cause of rising crime in the US?
It may never be possible to know what impact uncontrolled immigration is having on crime rates in the United States. But that doesn’t mean that the next administration can’t find ways to identify ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Minimum wage to rise to £12.21 an hour next year
The National Living Wage will rise by 77p from £11.44 per hour for workers over the age of 21.Top stories - BBC News - 15 hours ago -
StanChart to double investment in wealth management as profits rise
Wealth business had record quarter as revenues rose 32%Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago -
Tensions rise in Beirut after influx of displaced people
An influx of refugees fleeing Israeli strikes risks exacerbating sectarian divisions in the Lebanese capital.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - 5 hours ago -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago -
Rail fares set to rise in England next year
Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
Johnson: Congress coming back early for hurricane relief would be ‘premature’
Congress is not scheduled to be back in session until after the election.Politics - Politico - October 13 -
Rapid rise of LNG trucking pushes China to peak diesel
Pace of adoption leaves Germany’s Daimler Truck dealing with ‘catastrophic’ sales dropWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance
Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World
The MAGA loyalist Mr. Patel aims to run the C.I.A. if Donald Trump wins the presidency. But critics say his swagger masks deep inexperience.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Thorns rise after ending Pride's 24-game unbeaten run
Portland Thorns rise in this week's NWSL power rankings after giving Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats
Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.Politics - Politico - October 14 -
Destiny Rising RPG Announced, Takes Place In An Alternate Timeline In The Destiny Universe
NetEase and Bungie have announced an all-new Destiny mobile game called Destiny Rising. The sci-fi RPG is set in an "alternate timeline" in the Destiny universe, featuring what NetEase described as ...Tech - GameSpot - October 14 -
Rise of Gail’s shows big British appetite for craft bakery
The private equity-backed chain is accused of displacing independents by selling sourdough at scaleBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise
Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Paris Is Rising as an Art Market Hub, With Some Way Left to Go
Sotheby’s opened a new salesroom and international collectors are arriving for the inaugural Art Basel Paris fair. But visiting is one thing; buying is another.Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Ericsson Expects Market to Stabilize as Key North America Sales Rise
The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said its key networks unit saw an 80% surge in North America sales in the third quarter after winning contracts and as some large customers made ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’Business - Financial Times - October 15 -
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)
More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Disaster loan program fully ‘exhausted’ with Congress still out of town
Without congressional action, the Small Business Administration can’t make new loan offers to people trying to rebuild after disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Politics - Politico - October 15 -
Tester posts $30 million fundraising haul as Sheehy rises in polls
Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) campaign raised $30 million during the third quarter of 2024 as he tries to reverse GOP momentum in the state and nab a fourth full term in office, according to filings ...Politics - The Hill - October 15