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U.K. Government Backs Heathrow Expansion in Push for Faster Growth
In a major speech, the country’s top finance official pushed for faster economic growth, and supported a long-debated expansion at the London airport.The New York Times - 1d -
Shadows of Musk in the Government’s Buyouts Plan
President Trump’s chief cost-cutter cheered an effort to persuade federal workers to quit — in a fashion that closely resembles a purge at Twitter.The New York Times - 1d -
Heathrow's third runway can be built in 10 years, Reeves says
The chancellor says she wants to see planes start using the new runway in the next decade.BBC News - 12h -
Heathrow third runway flights will take off ‘within a decade’, says Reeves
Chancellor also vows bat tunnels will not be used in UK infrastructure projects as she defends new growth measuresFinancial Times - 15h -
The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'
Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.BBC News - 20h -
‘The only winners are lawyers’: Heathrow braces for long journey to third runway
Totemic infrastructure project set for significant hurdles even after political green lightFinancial Times - 1d -
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants a planning application "signed off" before the next election.BBC News - 1d -
Heathrow expansion can support growth — with a long runway
A shovel is yet to hit the ground despite efforts to expand the hub dating back decades — and the barriers remain hugeFinancial Times - 1d -
Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway
Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’Financial Times - 1d -
Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.BBC News - 1d -
What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.BBC News - 1d -
Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion as she outlines economic growth plan
The chancellor's speech will also focus on development between Oxford and Cambridge to create a "Silicon Valley of Europe".BBC News - 2d -
Up to 10,000 people will have to be rehoused if Heathrow third runway goes ahead, John McDonnell says – UK politics live
MP for Hayes and Harlington, whose constituency includes Heathrow, says homes will either be unliveable or need to be demolished. Q: Are doctors able to recognise depression? And can they decide ...The Guardian - 2d -
Heathrow expansion plan faces sky high challenges
Scale and cost of construction could pose bigger barrier than political oppositionFinancial Times - 2d -
Chancellor hints at support for third runway at Heathrow
An announcement is expected next week, as part of major speech on plans to boost the economy.BBC News - 4d -
Merciless Sinner wins back-to-back Melbourne titles
Jannik Sinner underlines his position as the world's best men's player with an imperious win over Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 6d -
Miliband says he will not resign over Heathrow’s third runway
Labour chancellor argues airport expansion will boost economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Reeves says growth ‘trumps’ net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms
Chancellor will indicate backing for west London airport expansion next weekFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Fanone says he feels like he has target on his back from Trump government
Michael Fanone, a former Washington police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, said he feels like he has a target on his back under President Trump, after Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west
Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration. Middle East crisis – live updates The west should seize the opportunity to ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Is Hamas back?
The sight of militants on the streets of Gaza since the ceasefire raises the possibility that they may again run the enclaveFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump is back to make government chaotic again
Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States today, with a base built on his time as a reality television star and master of gossip and outrage, and a ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Government minister Tulip Siddiq urged to step back from anti-corruption duties
Siddiq, whose role includes tackling corruption in UK financial markets, has been named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Evening Report — Trump plots governing strategy
👨🏼⚖️Plus: Judge holds Giuliani in contempt {beacon} Evening Report Friday, Jan. 10 © Evan Vucci, Associated Press Trump turns to governing as investigations fizzle PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP IS ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The Government Wants to Protect Robux From Hackers
In a new proposal issued Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to regulate virtual currencies used in Roblox and other video games like US dollars.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
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Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3
