Mason Change Making Budget

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

America’s foreign policy has changed — and must remain changed

Global economic power has for too long been concentrated in the hands of large corporations and state-run enterprises

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change

Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

The speech that changed the course of women's football

The story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women’s football.

Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget

Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance books

Business - Financial Times - October 14

The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?

Step into the chancellor’s shoes and devise your fiscal plan

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Portugal’s Opposition to Let Minority Government’s Budget Pass

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The Week: The Budget, a trip to China, and the US election

And Your Guide to the US Election

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 constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

A Cheapskate in New York City: How to Visit on a Budget

Pop-up art, cheap theater tickets, Chinese food and a well-situated, if noisy, hotel: How to see Manhattan (and a bit of Brooklyn) on a budget.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

‘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

Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves

Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.

FM pushes for significant NHS cash boost in budget

Eluned Morgan is keen to see investment in the English NHS, which would mean more for Wales as well.

How FT readers are faring in the Budget Game

Players show scale of challenge facing Rachel Reeves on October 30

World - Financial Times - October 24

The unexamined big question around the UK Budget

Ignore the details of how Labour will raise taxes, spending and borrowing, and ask instead how much

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget

VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago