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Pressures at home and away add strain on UK finances

Government is in a double bind as global uncertainty and need to improve public services force tough choices on spending

Financial Times - 8h

Germany's finance minister slams UniCredit's 'very aggressive' bid for Commerzbank

"The behavior of the potential acquirer was very aggressive, very opaque, untransparent," Germany's Jörg Kukies told CNBC of UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank.

CNBC - 7h

Structural weaknesses in the German economy must 'absolutely' be addressed, finance minister says

German finance minister Jörg Kukies also addressed the debate over Germany's so-called debt brake rule, saying some "targeted reforms" were necessary.

CNBC - 8h

Salary caps spread in China's finance sector amid 'common prosperity' drive

Yahoo News - 8h

UK 'not part of the problem' when it comes to U.S. trade, Britain's finance minister says

The U.K. is "not part of the problem" when it comes to trade deficits that President Donald Trump wants to tackle, the country's finance minister told CNBC.

CNBC - 1d

U.K. Banks Exposed To Motor Finance Rise After Treasury Seeks to Step In

Shares in U.K. banks that have motor-finance operations traded higher after the Treasury signaled its intention to intervene to protect car loan providers in a Supreme Court case.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case to protect lenders

Treasury approach to Supreme Court is blow to consumer groups but chancellor fears damage to sector

Financial Times - 2d

Canada's foreign minister endorses Carney to replace Trudeau as prime minister

Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said she will endorse former central banker Mark Carney to be Liberal Party leader and Canada’s next prime minister

ABC News - 3d

US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy says it's setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels

ABC News - 5d

World Bank and AfDB outline $40bn power finance terms for Africa

Yahoo News - 6d

How Unauthorized Immigrants Help Finance Social Security Benefits

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Bond yields are surging. Here's what it means for your finances

The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reached its highest level in 14 months.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Gazprom considers record job cuts as Ukraine war ravages finances

Russian energy group hit by plummet in European gas sales and oil sanctions, putting 1,600 jobs on line

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says

President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.

Inc. - Jan. 10

For richer, for poorer: the changing finances of divorce

Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Now on the College Course Menu: Personal Finance

More universities and colleges nationwide are offering courses to teach students how to manage their own money.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Minister rejects Burnham's call for grooming inquiry

The Conservatives and Reform UK are both demanding a fresh national investigation into the issue.

BBC News - Jan. 10

People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Chad foils attempt to destabilise country - minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal

Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit

Financial Times - Jan. 9

US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister

US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life

Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down

Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday

BBC News - Jan. 6

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister

One of the country’s longest-serving leaders gave in to pressure from his own party and will step down when a replacement is named. Canada faces crippling tariffs if Trump proceeds with his ...

Inc. - Jan. 6

Canada's Trudeau resigns as party leader and prime minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Musk misinformed on grooming gangs, says minister

The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".

BBC News - Jan. 3

Five green finance questions for 2025

The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition

Financial Times - Jan. 3

House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers

An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Israel's judiciary reins in far-right police minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Sanders gets Finance perch to push Social Security, Medicare expansion, tax reform

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who supports expanding Social Security and Medicare and raising taxes on the wealthy, will get a seat on the Senate’s powerful Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction ...