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World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure
The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Two men wounded when a gunman opened fire on Trump at rally say Secret Service failed them
Two men who were shot when a gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally said the U.S.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer’s attorney-general vows to restore UK’s reputation on rule of law
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investment2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive
Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
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.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Martin Wolf on the UK economy: ‘Why I’m worried’
The FT’s chief economics commentator on how the UK can escape its low-growth trap2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab
Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies
Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industry2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards
Consumer advocate says results are a ‘worrying reminder’ children are at risk from insecure battery components on most items. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK believes Putin personally authorised Salisbury novichok attack, inquiry told
Dawn Sturgess inquiry hears from Foreign Office and from Sergei Skripal, who said Russia thought he was still working for the west. The UK government believes that the Russian president, Vladimir ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Why some emergency alert systems failed during Hurricane Helene
Some people living in the path of Hurricane Helene may not have received crucial warnings to evacuate from the dangerous storm that killed more than 200 people across multiple states. While severe ...2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth
American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Anti-Zionist beliefs ‘worthy of respect’, UK tribunal finds
Judges say unfairly dismissed academic David Miller’s views on Israel should be protected by antidiscrimination laws. The belief that Israel’s actions amount to apartheid, ethnic cleansing and ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Parts of UK forecast to see temperatures jump to 20C this week
Parts of the country could see a 10C bump in temperatures in the short period of fine weather.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax
Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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World - The Guardian
Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
SpaceX owner would be invited in future if he had investment streams the UK could bid for, says Peter Kyle. Elon Musk would be welcome at future UK investment summits if and when he had investment ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
EU and UK security is ‘indivisible’, says David Lammy
Foreign secretary joins European meeting to discuss defence co-operation as part of post-Brexit ‘reset’ in relations2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Why the UK is failing to catch up with fraudsters
The UK must equip law enforcement to tackle increasingly sophisticated criminals and give victims confidence to report2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
The sudden collapse of carbon sinks was not factored into climate models – and could rapidly accelerate global heating. It begins each day at nightfall. As the light disappears, billions of ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator
Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scams2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focus2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK weather to turn milder this week - up to 21C predicted
After a chilly and blustery weekend, the weather is set to turn milder and wetter in the coming week.3 days ago - United Kingdom