Labour’s High Risk

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 - 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 - 3 days ago

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 - 2 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 - Yesterday

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climate

World - Financial Times - October 23

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.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - November 2

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says

Northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine, the World Health Organization said on Saturday, as Israel continues its bombardment across Gaza amid threats by the Biden administration to limit ...

With facial fillers on the rise, expert weighs in on the risks

Last year, more than 5 million people received filler injections, an 8% increase from the previous year. Dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the potential risks ...

Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research

Scientists warned for the first time in a new report that melting ice sheets might be slowing key ocean currents at both poles, leading to "potentially dire consequences" for a greater sea-level ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

Homebase falls into administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

About 70 of DIY chain’s outlets sold to owner of homeware chain The Range

World - Financial Times - November 13

UK snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air sweeps in

Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.

Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military

Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Slotkin: ‘We're really at risk of politicizing the military’

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on Sunday warned of the “risk of politicizing the military" in an interview on ABC News’s “This Week.” ABC News's Martha Raddatz was talking to the Michigan ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’

US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bonds

World - Financial Times - November 8

Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax

The MPs want Rachel Reeves to bring in a 2% tax on assets over £10m, which they claim could raise £24bn per year.

Trump accuses UK Labour party of interference in White House race

Keir Starmer seeks to defuse potential transatlantic dispute

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party

Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris. First King George III. Now Sir Keir Starmer.. Citing the American revolution while ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Trump campaign files FEC complaint over Labour staff campaigning for Harris

Former President Trump’s campaign team filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Monday, labeling the U.K. Labour Party’s efforts to support Vice President Harris as “election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation

Train bosses accuse government of being ‘ideological’ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cash

World - Financial Times - October 23

FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak

Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidance

World - Financial Times - October 23

Latest in Labour’s High Risk

Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Labour draws dividing line on tuition fees

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Why Labour will struggle to reset the UK-China relationship

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

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

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says

With facial fillers on the rise, expert weighs in on the risks

Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Homebase falls into administration putting 2,000 jobs at risk

UK snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air sweeps in

Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military

Slotkin: ‘We're really at risk of politicizing the military’

The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’

Dozen Labour MPs join call for 'extreme wealth' tax

Trump accuses UK Labour party of interference in White House race

Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party

Trump campaign files FEC complaint over Labour staff campaigning for Harris

Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation

FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak

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