Doubts Mount Britain’s

Doubts mount over Britain’s ambitious growth plans — with warnings of further tax rises possible

Doubts are mounting over the Labour government's flagship growth and investment agenda, with one analyst warning further tax rises could be on the horizon.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Britain’s period of ‘National Reviewal’

Also in this week’s newsletter, SME export sales dip

World - Financial Times - October 24

Three tests for Britain’s Budget

Reeves must stabilise the economy, and pave the way for higher growth

Business - Financial Times - October 27

The pressures on Britain’s state, in charts

Ageing population is a great policy achievement but the higher costs demand tax increases and improved growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

Goodbye to low-tax Britain

One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shift

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Wednesday Briefing: Casting Doubts on the U.S. Election

Plus, saving Japan’s most popular rice.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Sources: Rodrygo out for Clásico, Courtois a doubt

Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes is expected to miss Saturday's Clásico against Barcelona after suffering an injury during Tuesday's win over Borussia Dortmund, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in a ...

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Higgins, Moss doubtful for Bengals vs. Raiders

Wide receiver Tee Higgins, running back Zack Moss and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. are listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Trump talks economy, immigration and unfounded election doubts

Former President Donald Trump mixed messages about the economy and immigration with unfounded doubts about the election in Pennsylvania as his campaign makes its final pitches to voters ahead of ...

Sources: Rice (broken toe) doubt for Chelsea clash

Arsenal are weighing up whether Declan Rice can play through the pain after tests revealed he had a broken toe, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Doubts Grow Over the Booming Trump Trade

The stunning post-election stock market rally could be in jeopardy if the president-elect’s agenda spurs inflation, and adds to the deficit, analysts warn.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Is Indiana for real? Plenty of doubt still exists

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has the Hoosiers 10-0 for the first time in program history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

PHOTO COLLECTION: Australia Britain Royals

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Britain needs a coherent China strategy

The Labour government must determine where UK ‘red lines’ lie

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Pressure mounts on VW to finally confront the reality of restructuring

The carmaker must overcome internal resistance to changes necessary to boost competitiveness

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Mount Fuji Snowless For Longest Time In 130 Years

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Knowledge workers are leaning on generative AI as their workloads mount

A recent Thomson Reuters report found that the average knowledge worker expects AI to save them four hours per week.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Snow back on Mount Fuji after longest absence

One of Japan's most popular tourist attractions is once again donning its famed snowcap.

The Papers: 'Pressure mounts on Welby' and Lineker to leave MOTD

Calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury's to quit and Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC lead the papers.

Pressure mounts on Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

Pressure is building on the House Ethics Committee to release its findings on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who President-elect Trump said he will nominate to be attorney general. Such a move ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Jilly Cooper’s Britain: world capital of bad sex

A British weakness for bawdy banter is at the heart of hit TV show ‘Rivals’. Isn’t it time we grew up?

Business - Financial Times - October 26

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader

Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.

At COP29, Keir Starmer Announces the UK’s Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.

Another lost Deshaun Watson season: What will the Browns do at quarterback?

Despite unwavering support from the Browns, Watson's seven-game season had more downs than ups.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

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