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City firms urge Rachel Reeves to curb cash Isas
Companies have told chancellor that scaling back tax breaks on savings accounts could boost UK financial servicesFinancial Times - 10h -
Colombian president urges undocumented Colombians in US to return
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged undocumented Colombians who are living in the U.S. to return home, saying they would be rewarded for it. "I ask undocumented Colombians in the U.S. to ...The Hill - 10h -
Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators
Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.ABC News - 1d -
Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway
Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’Financial Times - 2d -
Israel Urged to Reverse UNRWA Ban
Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
McCarthy launching public affairs firm with political allies
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is launching a public affairs firm with several of his political allies following his departure from Congress. Watchtower Strategy will be a “full-service ...The Hill - 3d -
Alaska House urges Trump to retain Denali name
Alaska House members passed a resolution Monday urging President Trump not to rename Mount Denali to Mount Mckinley. Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office that undid a 2015 ...The Hill - 3d -
Shops and firms will not be forced to accept cash
Coffee shops, trains and leisure centres have been accused of excluding people by no longer accepting cash.BBC News - 3d -
Waste firm given go-ahead to sue government
Biffa Waste Services is seeking £166m following the collapse of Scotland's deposit return scheme.BBC News - 3d -
Why more Wall Street firms are growing worried
The stock market is extremely overvaluedMarketWatch - 4d -
Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Hugh Grant urges police to investigate Sun owners
He also wants to see the government launch part two of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Focus on What Your Firm Really Does
To unlock your team’s true potential, share the “why” in what you offer.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Trump urges oil-exporting nations to slash prices
The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Nato chief urges ‘step up’ in support for Ukraine
Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte. Business live – latest updates The head of the Nato military alliance has called for ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
As Trump Takes Office, Zelensky Urges Europe to Stand Firm Against Russia
Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'
A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Schumer urged Biden not to run
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who publicly proclaimed after President Biden’s disastrous debate, “I’m with Joe,” has now revealed to The New York Times that he pointedly urged ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity
Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Train firms urged to give 'yellow cards' instead of fines
A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
KPMG readies challenge to US law firms
Big Four accounting firm wins panel endorsement for Arizona license to offer legal services to corporate AmericaFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Starmer aide to receive dividends from corporate advisory firm Hakluyt
Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in JulyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms
Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Bottom Line: Palantir taps Trump-tied firm as it chases government contracts
Defense Palantir Technologies has hired Miller Strategies to lobby on issues related to defense policy and appropriations. The U.S. government has awarded Palantir nearly $2.5 billion in contracts ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jeans brand True Religion acquired by PE firm, American Eagle-linked investment firm
True Religion, the Y2K-era jeans brand in the midst of a comeback, has been acquired by private equity firm ACON Investments and its partner SB360 Capital.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
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Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
The Gen Z problem for audit firms
The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspectionsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings
Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings reboundFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Chinese cyber firm linked to botnet attack sanctioned in US
The federal government hit Chinese cyber group Integrity Technology Group with new sanctions on Friday, citing alleged computer intrusion incidents against those in the U.S. At the direction of the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
