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Child benefit reform plans scrapped
A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions
The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings
New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?
A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley
Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, ThatcherWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?
Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraintsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish
Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
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Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears
Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial
Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship
Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’
In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.World - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain
His holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset saleBusiness - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
Sky star Reese: 'The WNBA don't pay my bills'
Sky forward Angel Reese says her $73,439 annual salary from the WNBA is just a small portion of her income.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Warriors don't extend Kuminga before deadline
The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga did not reach a new deal ahead of Monday's deadline for rookie contract extensions.Sports - ESPN - October 21 -
LeBron: Don't have to rush pairing with Bronny
For LeBron James, the time and place of his first shift with son Bronny is inconsequential.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November
Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Michael Keaton: Trump, Musk don't respect supporters
Actor Michael Keaton said former President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk don’t respect their supporters, in a video posted to Instagram this week. “You know, for some of you folks who, guys, ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Navalny widow to Americans: Don't take democracy for granted
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, encouraged Americans not to take democracy for granted, in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired Thursday. "I ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Week 8 Care/Don't Care: Cowboys could learn a thing or two from 49ers about the importance of depth
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down the story of Week 8's Sunday action.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Don't delay making stroke 999 call , says NHS
The average time taken to call an ambulance for a stroke was nearly 88 minutes, analysis found.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review
The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
DOD grants honorable discharges to 800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.Top stories - ABC News - October 15 -
Hundreds get honorable discharges after Pentagon 'don't ask, don't tell' review
Hundreds of veterans who were dismissed from the U.S. military under the now-repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy have been given honorable discharges.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Don't act on Apple sell calls — 1 chart shows Jim Cramer's 'own it, don't trade it' payoff
KeyBanc downgraded the stock to underweight from sector weight as analysts project slower growth in iPhone sales.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report
Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his servicesSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Qualcomm shares fall after report of Arm threat to scrap key license in escalating dispute
Qualcomm shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that British chip designer Arm is looking to scrap a key license for the U.S. firm.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Third time's the charm: Shaun White proposes to Nina Dobrev after scrapping plans twice
Nina Dobrev and former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White are engaged after five years together. 'RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,' former 'Vampire Diaries' star says.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
