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Labour needs a growth plan for the north
Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to SalfordFinancial Times - 5d -
India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth
Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potentialFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
To stop Trump’s Gaza plans, Palestinians need solidarity and support | Omar Barghouti
The Boycott, Divest and Sanction movement is the best way to show solidarity with our liberation struggle. Egyptian and Greek mythologies mention a phoenix rising from ashes. Palestinians in Gaza ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Is Humana dropping your Medicare Advantage plan? Here’s what you need to know.
The cuts will mean turmoil and confusion for many beneficiaries, as well as the risk of higher premiums, fewer benefits or both.MarketWatch - 3d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - 5d -
Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - 5d -
The Week: What next for Ukraine and some signs of growth?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week.BBC News - 4d -
The games industry’s growth potential is shrinking | MIDiA
The games industry's days of double-digit growth are behind it, according to MIDiA's sobering new Global Forecast report for 2025.VentureBeat - 4d -
Show me the evidence that City deregulation will help growth
There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakersFinancial Times - 1d -
UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024
Average weekly earnings rise 5.9% as Bank of England weighs when to next cut interest ratesFinancial Times - 13h -
Democrats don’t need their own Trump. They need their own Teddy Roosevelt.
Democrats need a politician like Teddy Roosevelt, who fought corruption, was progressive, and used the bully pulpit to champion progressive ideals, to defeat Donald Trump's MAGA movement and fix ...The Hill - 3d -
A new curriculum is needed for a new age
An upcoming review has the potential to radically reform what we teach the next generationFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow
The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Chinese chip champion’s ‘snowballing’ growth threatens Korean dominance
CXMT develops AI products and rapidly erodes market share of Samsung and SK HynixFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle EastFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints
Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdogFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...The Guardian - 6d -
Burger King’s parent company sees growth driven by international markets
Restaurant Brands International also reported a same-restaurant sales beat for Burger King, marking the chain’s first such beat in six quarters.MarketWatch - 6d -
Lyft has ‘no obvious answers’ for its growth woes, as its stock declines
One issue for Lyft is a downturn in pricing trends, which numerous analysts keyed in on as they looked to make sense of the path forward.MarketWatch - 6d -
Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for outputFinancial Times - 6d -
Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'
Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.ABC News - 6d -
Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth
Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked giltsFinancial Times - 5d -
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.CNBC - 5d -
Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement
Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about weakness of the economy and its impact on public financesFinancial Times - 5d -
Singapore's GDP expands by 4.4% in 2024, fastest growth since 2021
For the fourth quarter, Singapore's GDP grew 5% year on year, higher than the 4.7% forecast by a Reuters poll.CNBC - 5d -
Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit
Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.MarketWatch - 4d -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
'Support' needed for NI drivers to switch to EV
Support is needed to encourage Northern Ireland drivers to switch to electric vehicles, an EV driver said.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
76ers' Embiid: Might need another knee surgery
Sixers center Joel Embiid acknowledged Sunday that he might have to undergo another surgery on the left knee that has bothered him over the past year.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growthFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Musk is using a chainsaw for a job that needs a scalpel
Chainsaws are made for cutting down forests, not trimming unnecessary growth.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs
President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Home insurance explained: Everything homeowners need to know
Learning the basics of home insurance now can make it easier to ensure that your home is fully protected.CBS News - 6d -
'Centrist dads' (and moms) are the quiet leaders we need
The attacks on centrism stem from a fundamental misreading of history and politics.The Hill - 6d -
The Pentagon needs a budget cut, not a spending spree
Lawmakers are pushing to increase Pentagon spending by up to $500 billion, but this would accelerate our national debt and fail to address wasteful programs and inefficiencies.The Hill - 6d -
Drax’s power is not really green — but Britain needs it
The UK government’s deal to retain the biomass electricity generating station is a painful but necessary compromiseFinancial Times - 5d