Election Result Three

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves

Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Big Money Flowed to Pro-Trump Groups in the Past Three Months

Three people — Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein — put a combined $220 million into groups supporting Donald J. Trump in July, August and September.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Elon Musk gave $75m to his pro-Trump group in three months

America Pac said to be doing bulk of Trump’s voter turnout work in battleground states, which may give Musk leverage. Elon Musk has donated roughly $75m over the last three months to his pro-Donald ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Walgreens to close approximately 1,200 stores over three years

Pharmacy giant Walgreens announced its plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next three years as retail sales decline. Walgreens has also been dealing with other challenges, including rising ...

"Three Meals": Voters in battleground North Carolina share their concerns

With North Carolina poised to be a battleground state once again, the "CBS Mornings" "Three Meals" series takes a closer look at what's driving voters in the Tar Heel State. Former President Trump ...

Three held on suspicion of murder of one-year-old girl in Northern Ireland

Police treating death of 23-month-old Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa in Dungannon on Sunday as murder. Detectives in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after the death of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live

Tourists chasing 297 to win on third day in Multan Read the latest edition of The Spin | Email Jim 56th over: England 246-6 (Smith 17, Carse 3) . Carse is not out As you were, outside the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17