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UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Do motorway billboards signal the first death throes of capitalism? | Adrian Chiles
The ads come and go so fast you have to speed up to watch them – and before you can see them properly they vanish. I glimpse them in the distance just as the M4 readies itself to peter out into ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London
Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Reddit shares soar after company turns first-ever profit
Monthly users rose by nearly half thanks to AI translation feature, and deals for AI training with Google and OpenAI boosted revenue. Reddit on Tuesday reported a quarterly profit for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Boeing, Strikers Meet for First Time Since Last Week’s Contract Rejection
The two sides come together with a push from the Labor Department as the strike stretches to a seventh week.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
'Americas First?' A second Trump term could be a renaissance for Latin America
Donald Trump's "America First" approach to Latin American relations could lead to more authentic and sustainable partnerships based on mutual economic interests, addressing the root causes of ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Vapes to be taxed for first time as tobacco and wine duty rise
New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026World - Financial Times - October 30 -
H5N1 bird flu found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time
A pig in Oregon has tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, the Agriculture Department said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?
Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it againWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Rachel Reeves’ first Budget leaves key economic challenges unresolved
OBR says announcements amount to one of the biggest fiscal loosenings of recent decadesBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months
Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next weekBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Chinese EV maker BYD's quarterly sales overtook Tesla's for the first time
The milestone comes amid tough competition in China, the world's largest auto market, as well as higher tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs into the EU.Business - CNBC - October 31