Government Funding Measure

Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls

The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.

Inc. - Mar. 7

DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly

In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers

Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT

I doubt the government will go for my idea, but it could increase investment in UK plc — and make people richer

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Heathrow looks at building shorter third runway in bid to cut costs

London’s hub airport is preparing a detailed expansion plan after winning government backing

Financial Times - Mar. 8

How to stop the fruitless search for welfare savings

Governments chase illusory short-term cuts when what’s needed are routes back into lasting employment

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Sony Music says over 75,000 items removed in battle against AI deepfakes

Label uses scale of problem to argue against UK government’s proposed loosening of rules

Financial Times - Mar. 8

Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Trump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’

The first-of-its-kind reserve will be anchored by a stash of Bitcoin the government already owns, estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market

Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

BBC hit by £1.3mn bill for Huw Edwards scandal

Broadcaster’s spending under scrutiny as it enters talks with the government over the future of the licence fee

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Syria’s sectarian violence prompts reckoning for new president

Brutal retaliation by supporters of government undermine legitimacy of Ahmed al-Sharaa at home and overseas

Financial Times - 6d

NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half

Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central government

Financial Times - 6d

DOGE chief Elon Musk says he's running businesses 'with great difficulty' as Tesla shares tank

The Tesla CEO Musk said he expected to realize $1 trillion in government savings for the Trump administration as part of the DOGE project.

CNBC - 6d

Coinbase to make comeback in India as opposition to crypto eases

Central bank has long opposed digital coins but Modi government is now more open after Trump's endorsement

Financial Times - 5d

The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump

Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.

Inc. - 5d

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 5d

U.S. to restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine

The United States will immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing with Ukraine and resume providing security assistance to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government.

NBC News - 5d

Major US airlines warn demand is slowing

In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.

ABC News - 5d

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.

CNBC - 5d

Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive

Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovation

Financial Times - 5d

FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation

Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officials

Financial Times - 5d

Trump calls Tesla boycott 'illegal' and says he's buying one to support Elon Musk

Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."

CNBC - 5d

Scotland’s last oil refinery needs up to £13bn for green transition, finds study

Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at Grangemouth

Financial Times - 5d

DOGE’s Next Casualty? The Women’s Workwear Brand Dressing the D.C. Set

Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting efforts have unintentionally bled into the fashion world.

Inc. - 4d

Believe in Elon Musk’s $1 trillion ‘waste and fraud’ jackpot when you see it

Musk is right about one thing: Absolutely no reasonable person should support waste or fraud in the federal government

MarketWatch - 4d

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

BBC News - 4d

Hearing for Columbia Student Mahmoud Khalil to Address Basic Constitutional Questions

The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.

The New York Times - 4d

Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling nuclear power by 2050

The pledge is nonbinding, but highlights the growing support for expanding nuclear power among leading industries, finance and governments.

CNBC - 4d

It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University

The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.

The Hill - 4d

UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms

Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policies

Financial Times - 4d

Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record

Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data shows

Financial Times - 4d

Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says

Angola says the government of Congo and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks next week

ABC News - 4d

Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector

Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to fail

Financial Times - 4d

New law needed for Southport-type attacks, says terror watchdog

It says the government should create a new offence of preparing a non-terrorist mass casualty attack.

BBC News - 3d

OpenAI urges Trump administration to remove guardrails for the industry

OpenAI on Thursday submitted its proposal for the U.S. government's coming "AI Action Plan," to be submitted to President Trump by July 2025.

CNBC - 3d

Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

Tariffs and potential changes to government entitlement programs present potential further headwinds for core customers, said CEO Todd Vasos.

CNBC - 3d

A radical European law could devastate the U.S. economy

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive seeks to impose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates on businesses worldwide.

The Hill - 3d

What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms

As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.

BBC News - 3d

The MAGA revolution is playing with fire

To make the government accountable to the people, we must make it more representative, by uncapping the House of Representatives and rebalancing power.

The Hill - 3d

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