Hurting Pensioners Shoplifting

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies

California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The great post-Budget pensions rethink

But there are several tools you can use to cut an IHT bill

World - Financial Times - November 8

The Week: Assisted dying and pension reform

Adam, Chris and friends look back on the political week.

Auto-enrolment drives surge in ‘lost’ UK pensions

£31bn sitting in unclaimed, inactive or lost savings pots

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Pension plan a sticking point for Boeing machinists on strike

The union representing Boeing machinists has voted to reject the company's latest contract offer, extending a costly, weeks-long strike. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave and Kelly O'Grady explain what ...

Pensioner barred from Butlin's weekday solo visit

Malcolm says he is upset as he and his family have been going to Butlin's for years.

Pensioner who was punched has '1% chance of survival'

Marcus Fleming, 21, appears in court after a 74-year-old man was attacked in Antrim on Saturday.

Barnier touches nerve with plan to trim French pensions

Prime minister’s money-saving proposal hits opposition, despite calls for more intergenerational fairness

World - Financial Times - November 6

The race to build a £354bn British pensions behemoth

Reeves’ Mansion House speech will push for faster integration of council retirement schemes

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Reeves in radical pension shake-up to boost growth

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds but critics worry about the impact on savers.

Reeves to force council pensions to consolidate into 8 ‘megafunds’

Chancellor to target minimum size for multiemployer defined contribution schemes of £25bn to £50bn

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

Panthers' Young to start after Dalton hurt in crash

Bryce Young will start at quarterback for the Panthers on Sunday against the Broncos after Andy Dalton sustained a sprained right thumb in a car accident Tuesday, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

The promise of Richardson's future could be hurting Colts' present

Joe Flacco probably gives Indianapolis a better chance of winning than Anthony Richardson right now, but Indy is playing the long game with its second-year QB.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Driver seriously hurt in fake police car robbery

The victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken jaw and eye socket in the attack, police say.

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar had a minor dislocation and would undergo further testing.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

AMD’s stock is getting hurt by this ‘unpalatable’ reality

One analyst says that AMD’s muted guidance is unlike what Wall Street has come to expect of “AI names.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Sources: Ionescu hurt hand in G4 of WNBA Finals

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu suffered a high-grade UCL tear on her right, shooting hand during Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, a source familiar with the situation told ESPN on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Barkley, Hurts making big plays vs. Jaguars

Saquon Barkley's two-TD day is highlighted but a 19-yard run, while Jalen Hurts finds DeVanta Smith for a 25-yard TD in the 4th quarter.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Eagles' Hurts limited by ankle issue, says coach

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was limited in practice this week while dealing with an ankle issue, coach Nick Sirianni said Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

O'Neill 'understands' hurt over Remembrance Sunday event

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill responds to criticism over her attendance at a Remembrance Sunday event.

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event

How Hostility to Immigrants Will Hurt America’s Tech Sector

Don’t assume that highly educated foreigners will be spared by the new administration.

Top stories - The New York Times - 28 minutes ago

Boeing union members voting on contract, pension could be deal breaker

Boeing union members are voting on a new contract that could put an end to the strike that has lasted weeks in the U.S. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the ...

Should I take out my pension tax-free lump sum?

Investment firms report a rush of clients looking to withdraw cash before the Budget

World - Financial Times - October 24

Vote on lowering pension age to 60 jangles nerves in Uruguay

Public to decide on a union-backed reform that worries the government, economists and markets

World - Financial Times - October 26

Boeing Strikers Want Their Pension Plan Back, But It’s a Long-Shot Demand

A five-decade trend shows the number of workers on pension plans shrank by nearly 75 percent, making this contract objective unlikely.

Business - Inc. - October 29

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

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