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Labour backbenchers accuse Keir Starmer of ‘colonial mindset’

Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Diane Abbott and Clive Lewis criticise PM over reluctance to discuss reparations for slave trade. Three prominent Labour backbenchers have accused Keir Starmer of an “insulting” ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead

An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.

Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

British Labour Lawmaker Suspended After Punches Thrown

Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the face and then repeatedly landing more body blows.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Labour doesn’t know who ‘its people’ are

Government inability to define group at core of its tax pledges reflects lack of political direction from top

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Rachel Reeves: The chess fanatic playing Labour's first big gambit

Profile of the UK's first female chancellor as she prepares to deliver first Labour Budget in 14 years.

‘No shortcuts’: Labour sets Britain on risky road to recovery

Starmer and Reeves have time on their side as they take major political gamble

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

World - Financial Times - October 30

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

World - Financial Times - October 31

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - October 31

Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election

The devolved Scottish government will have had an extra £3.4bn to spend - including more money than SNP ministers anticipated for public building projects.

The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'

A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

Runcorn and Helsby MP, 55, to appear in court at later date. Mike Amesbury, the MP suspended by Labour pending an investigation, has been charged with assault after an incident following a night ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The Future of AI Is AI Building AI for AI

What if the future is even more dystopian than they’re letting on?

Business - Inc. - October 13

Israel Strikes at Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, Hitting City Building

The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

Plan to build houses next to Premier Inn fails

The hotel giant said it would have helped in “a modest way” to provide new houses in West Berkshire.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

How to Build an Exceptional Small-Business Brand

Remember, the brand is what pays the bills.

Business - Inc. - October 19

How chef Andrew Black is building a food empire

Chef Andrew Black is creating a food empire in Oklahoma City. The James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author recently opened his fourth restaurant in the historic Skirvin Hotel. Michelle ...

Ministers to oversee HS2 build as costs 'spiral'

The transport secretary also commissions a new independent review of the high-speed rail project.

Lego architect recreates iconic buildings from across Wales

From Penarth Pier, to Wrexham's Racecourse Ground, a Lego artist delights fans with his creations.

How the N.F.L. Builds a Fan Base in Ireland

The league is trying to ensure that sponsors, media partners and enthusiasm are in place before committing to playing a game in the country.

Business - The New York Times - October 20

Microsoft Will Let Clients Build Their Own AI Agents

In November, customers can start using Copilot Studio to make their own AI apps to perform many routine tasks.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Conservatives seek to build on recent court wins on education

Conservatives have had an aggressive and largely successful campaign in recent years taking education issues to the court system, a combination of decades of ground work, a better political climate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

How This Founder Is Building the 401(K) for the Working Class

Dashell Laryea, the co-founder and CEO of Ezra Financial, believes that employer-supported emergency savings accounts will help workers gain financial security and access to the American Dream.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How to Build Your Brand by Writing Your Book

These eight steps will guide you through the entire book journey.

Business - Inc. - October 23

How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent

In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.

Business - Inc. - October 25

‘Defensible’ Ideas Helped These Founders Build Brand Loyalty

The founders of Good Culture, Sheertex and Dreamday discussed their updated approach to branding at the Inc. 5000 conference.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Build an Ethical Business When Others Aren’t

Five ways to turn “doing the right thing” into a competitive advantage that builds trust with customers.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire

A long-shuttered administration building at struggling Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, was destroyed in a fire Monday night, officials said.

Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem

There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

US election votes in maps and charts

Analysis of the results of the election.

Group builds playground for young cancer survivor

After 8-year-old Christian Herrera's cancer diagnosis limited his time outside, volunteers from the nonprofit Roc-Solid built a backyard playground just for him. Now, Christian and his family ...

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

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