Finance Crumbling Estate

NHS leaders explore private finance for crumbling estate

‘Tide has turned’ after backlash led to PFI being abandoned in 2018

Financial Times - 1d

Crumbling fortresses - why are teams struggling to win at home?

The proportion of home wins in the Premier League is at its lowest outside of the Covid era - but why?

BBC News - Feb. 24

Zelenskyy and Trump clash as White House meeting crumbles into contentious exchange

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the ...

CBS News - 2d

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

BBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 24

Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists

President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser Hemmati

Financial Times - 1d

Apollo fills real-estate gap with $1.5 billion Bridge Investment deal

Apollo is adding $50 billion in assets under management to its real-estate portfolio.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Set Off Panic in an Unexpected Place: Real Estate

The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.

The New York Times - 2d

Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Emirates boss warns against forcing airlines to finance Heathrow’s third runway

Sir Tim Clark says higher landing fees to fund the project could prompt legal challenges

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Unilever ousts chief Schumacher and promotes finance head Fernandez

Consumer goods group announces abrupt overhaul of top management as it bids to revive its fortunes

Financial Times - 6d

Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short

Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growth

Financial Times - 5d

What is the minimum payment trap (and how does it affect your finances)?

If you're carrying any amount of credit card debt, falling into this trap could mean big trouble for your wallet.

CBS News - 7h

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 10h

DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator

Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.

Wired - 5d

One of my 3 children died — and left behind a child. I also have a second grandkid. What is the fairest way to divide my estate?

“Twenty-five percent each does not seem fair given that one child and grandchild could inherit half of my estate.”

MarketWatch - 5d

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