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Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Roche Increases Dividend on Higher Sales

Roche said it would increase its dividend after its hemophilia injection Hemlibra and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus lifted sales in the first nine months of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Boardmasters organisers increase security measures

Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.

These Tiny Worms Account for at Least 4 Nobel Prizes

A staple in laboratories worldwide, C. elegans is “an experimental dream,” said one scientist.

Health - The New York Times - October 17

5 Keys to Fostering a Mindset of Accountability In Your Team

You don’t get team accountability without a caring culture and a leader role model.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Starboard calls for Pfizer board to ‘hold management accountable’

Jeff Smith tells activist investor conference that pharma group’s recent returns are ‘not adequate’

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Stackhouse holding newly motivated Warriors defense accountable

New Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse provides accountability to a newly motivated Golden State defense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Concert tickets disappear from Ticketmaster accounts

Ticketmaster accounts are being hacked and the tickets resold on other sites in the final leg of the Taylor Swift concert tour. Ticketmaster won't say how many people are impacted.

Richard Oldfield, the accountant tasked with turning round Schroders

Promotion to CEO after only a year in asset management comes as FTSE 100 group’s shares languish at decade low

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?

The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the system

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families

The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services

World - ABC News - October 18

Why WNBA Scoring Hasn’t Increased Like in the NBA

The WNBA set milestones in countless metrics this season, from total attendance, to social media engagement to TV viewership. One area in which the W didn’t have a banner year, however, is scoring ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases

A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - October 26

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

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

Exxon beats earnings estimates, increases fourth-quarter dividend

Exxon's stock rose in early trading after beating earnings expectations.

Business - CNBC - November 1

With Oil Prices Weak, OPEC Plus Postpones Increases Again

Saudi Arabia, which leads the group, appears wary of unsettling markets just before the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Latino support for Trump increases from 2020

Vice President Kamala Harris is winning the Latino vote over former President Donald Trump nationwide. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details why this matters and notes that support for Trump has grown ...

Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase

The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Most Americans expect Trump to increase debt: Survey

A majority of Americans expect the national debt to rise under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted after the election. The poll found that 62 percent of ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Most Americans Expect Trump to Increase National Debt

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows a majority of people think the President-elect will drive the country further into debt, beyond its current $35 trillion level.

Business - Inc. - 22 hours ago

Intesa apologises after ‘disloyal’ employee accessed Meloni’s account

Italian bank says rogue branch worker conducted data breach involving PM and other public figures

Business - Financial Times - October 14

The internet’s worst ‘zero day’ could drain all of our bank accounts

Without protective legislation, strong rules, cybercops, better security and tech-literate users, it seems inevitable that we wake one day to zero balances.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

The semi-retired book-keeper preparing Sanjeev Gupta’s accounts

Metals magnate turns to septuagenarian accountant after struggling to appoint auditor

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The FTC must be held accountable for its widespread leaks of confidential data

The Federal Trade Commission must seal the cascade of leaks from the agency. Otherwise, it risks doing irreparable harm to its mission and the companies it is investigating.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Leading Through Crisis: Building Resilience and Accountability in Tough Moments

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficulties, and it’s a trait that can be developed over time.

Business - Inc. - October 20

Juve deny Güler signing after X account hacked

Juventus said one of their social media accounts was hacked on Monday, after fans were taken by surprise with the fake announcement of Real Madrid's Turkish teenager Arda Güler signing for the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

You Have More Accounting Options Than You Might Think

Intuit QuickBooks is the established behemoth, while Xero is a dynamic up-and-comer. Either could be a good fit for your business.

Business - Inc. - October 21

X admits ‘error’ led to reinstatement of key suspect in Jamal Khashoggi murder

Saud al-Qahtani was first suspended before Elon Musk took over what was then Twitter, and was suspended again today after Guardian report. A key Saudi suspect in the murder of US-based journalist ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Russia halting strikes on energy targets could lead to peace talks, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president floats mutual cessation of aerial attacks on power grids as first step towards ending war

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Meta bans jet-tracking accounts that post updates on Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg

Meta followed Elon Musk's lead, banning jet-tracking accounts run by Jack Sweeney. The accounts posted locations of jets used by Donald Trump and Taylor Swift.

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