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Labour needs to make good on its pro-business promise

The government must understand what it means to risk your own capital in a venture or how confidence is generated
World - Financial Times - November 1
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...
World - The Guardian - November 6
After Reeves’s historic budget, Labour has time to pursue its revolution. What it needs now is public trust | Martin Kettle

The government is operating in an unforgiving time and lacks capital with voters. It will be crucial to address that . Rachel Reeves is the third Labour chancellor of the exchequer to be an MP in ...
World - The Guardian - November 1
China Tightens Its Hold on Minerals Needed to Make Computer Chips

Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.
Business - The New York Times - October 28
Keir Starmer: Reform is needed to make Britain a great place to do business

If we want the country to grow again, then we need to get it working and building again
Business - Financial Times - November 2
'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen after seventh straight loss; owner calls it a decision 'we needed to make'

Allen, who led the Saints to a 2-7 start this season, leaves with 18-25 record in New Orleans
Sports - CBS Sports - November 4
Why NBA Cup already needs innovation and three changes league can make to spice up in-season tournament

The NBA Cup, now in Year 2, has yet to establish its own identity within the regular season
Sports - CBS Sports - November 12
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease
Health - ABC News - November 14
Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget
Top stories - BBC News - October 27
Labour’s beef with farmers

Plus, what next for Ukraine as it fires western-made missiles into Russia
World - Financial Times - 2 days ago
What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.
Top stories - BBC News - October 28
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.
Top stories - BBC News - October 27
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.
Top stories - BBC News - October 25
‘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.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
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.
Top stories - BBC News - November 2
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.
Top stories - BBC News - November 3
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 - November 5
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 - November 7
‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months
Business - Financial Times - November 17
Why Labour will struggle to reset the UK-China relationship

Decisions made in the Sunak and Johnson eras complicate the route forward
World - Financial Times - 5 days ago
Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK
Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago
Watch: Political heavyweight who stewarded New Labour

The former deputy leader of the Labour Party, who later sat in the Lords, leaves a wife and two sons.
Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago
Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.
Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago
UK ministers accused of £2.7bn ‘backdoor hike’ in business rates

Chancellor will taper relief for thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants over next two years
Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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