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UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation

Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.

Games VC funding is stabilizing, but growth-stage funding is up | Konvoy

Konvoy has published its latest report on venture capital funding in the gaming industry, which shows signs of normalizing.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - October 30

Wolves 1-2 Manchester City: Premier League – live reaction

Premier League updates from the 2pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And mail Daniel with your thoughts I’m really looking forward to seeing how the midfield battle goes. Lemina, Andre and ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Fenerbahce v Manchester United: Europa League – live

Europa League updates, 8pm BST kick-off in Istanbul Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 1 min: There is some proper bedlam going on at the Şükrü Saracoğlu. What a ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Utd sack Ten Hag; Van Nistelrooy named interim

Erik ten Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager following Sunday's 2-1 Premier League defeat against West Ham United, the club announced Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Manchester United sack manager Erik ten Hag after dismal start to the season

Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag as the club's first-team manager on Monday following a dismal start to the Premier League season.

Business - CNBC - October 28

'Baffling decisions' and £564m - inside Ten Hag's turbulent reign

With Manchester United calling time on Erik ten Hag's reign as manager, Simon Stone looks back at yet another troubled period for the club.

Manchester United Fires Its Head Coach

Erik ten Hag led the soccer team for two and a half years. His final game ended in defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Manchester United fires manager Erik ten Hag

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?

The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Manchester United appoint Amorim as head coach

Manchester United appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History

Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Manchester United Confirms Ruben Amorim as New Head Coach

The Portuguese coach has signed a contract that runs until 2027, with his first game on Nov. 24.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: Premier League – live reaction

A poor game came to life in the final quarter, when Bruno Fernandes’s penalty was cancelled out by a cracking volley from Moises Caicedo. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s pre-match thoughts . It’s been a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

In England, Manchester Enhances Its Watch World Presence

More retail outlets and a new fair add a modern layer on the city’s historic connections to the industry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

SBA disaster loan fund running low

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story SBA disaster loan fund running low Congress is facing more pressure ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

US unveils sanctions targeting Hezbollah funding

The Biden administration announced new sanctions Wednesday against three individuals and four companies with alleged ties to revenue streams for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. A press ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

GOP senators push for more FEMA funding

A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream

The next administration must act on disparities in education resources and teaching quality that choke social mobility

World - Financial Times - October 17

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe

Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRock

World - Financial Times - October 18

The index fund cushion is an equal opportunity booster for stocks

S&P 500 index and ETF money is oblivious to stock valuations of any kind and ignorant to upgrades and downgrades.

Business - CNBC - October 20

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s

A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.

Habeck: Investment fund to give German economy a boost

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Investment funds circle visual effects group Technicolor

The Paris-based moviemaking tech company is holding talks over a potential sale

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott

The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Chancellor sets out new funding for extra NHS appointments

The government says it will invest £1.57bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Levellr raises funds for tools to manage Discord communities

Levellr has raised $1.75 million for its community management and insights tools used by companies to manage Discord communities.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

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