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Child benefit reform plans scrapped
A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions
The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings
New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?
A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley
Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, ThatcherWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?
Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraintsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish
Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
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Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears
Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial
Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship
Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’
In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago -
Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain
Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset saleBusiness - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson's ambassador role scrapped in cost-cutting move, per report
Ferguson was reportedly paid around $3 million a year for his servicesSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
Qualcomm shares fall after report of Arm threat to scrap key license in escalating dispute
Qualcomm shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that British chip designer Arm is looking to scrap a key license for the U.S. firm.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Third time's the charm: Shaun White proposes to Nina Dobrev after scrapping plans twice
Nina Dobrev and former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White are engaged after five years together. 'RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,' former 'Vampire Diaries' star says.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
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French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes
France summons Israeli ambassador over incident at Eleona domain in Jerusalem which is under French control. The French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has abandoned a visit to a holy site in ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator
Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York TimesWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China
Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock reboundWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profitsWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Wales 1-0 Montenegro: Nations League – as it happened
Harry Wilson’s first-half penalty was enough as, for the most part, Craig Bellamy’s improving side kept control in Cardiff. Here we go, then; Montenegro kick off. The home fans in full voice.. ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Italy on brink of Nations League quarters with win
Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored twice in a 4-1 home win over Israel in the Nations League on Monday as Luciano Spalletti's side sealed their spot in the quarter-finals.Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Every Premier League Manager’s Favorite Phrase
From “taking the temperature” to “mate,” we explain why 20 head coaches use the words they do.Sports - The New York Times - October 15 -
Scotland v Portugal: Nations League – live
Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 3 min: Nuno Mendes’ poor backpass allows McTominay to break into the Portugal ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Arsenal 4-1 Vålerenga: Women’s Champions League – live reaction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Fowler earns Manchester City win after St Pölten scare Live scoreboard | Moving the Goalposts | And mail Sarah Strictly Come Dancing ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Twente 1-3 Chelsea: Women’s Champions League – live rezction
Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | And email Sarah with your thoughts Here we go then. It looks like Chelsea have made a late change as Kaneryd is on the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Pressure builds on Ange Postecoglou and Oliver Glasner, while a showdown at Anfield awaits as Chelsea visit. If Ange Postecoglou refuses to change his style, and Tottenham simply cannot change ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Great Premier League goals against former clubs
BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in the Premier League by players facing their former clubs, including strikes by Wayne Rooney, Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Kevin de Bruyne.Top stories - BBC News - October 18
