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UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU

Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw

World - Financial Times - October 14

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

BBC boss warns of Russian and Chinese propaganda

The UK is losing out because of cuts to the World Service, the BBC's director general warns.

Reeves cuts National Wealth Fund budget despite UK investment drive

Chancellor’s decision comes as government seeks to work with private sector to decarbonise economy

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

LCS takeaways: Yankees grab Game 1, Mets pull even

The Mets quieted Dodger Stadium in an NLCS Game 2 blowout, while the ALCS began with a Yankees win.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

HK Leader May Focus on Economy, Liquor Tax Cut in Speech

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Manchester United cuts continue as Sir Alex Ferguson ambassador role slashed

Ex-manager reported to receive more than £2m a year Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has cut 250 staff from payroll The latest victim of the Ineos-led economy drive at Manchester United is none other ...

World - The Guardian - 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

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid

Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Brazil Ministers Renew Push to Sell Lula on Spending Cuts

World - Yahoo News - October 15

He was a Week 1 fantasy hero. Now it's time to cut him

Scott Pianowski examines six players you might be better off without on your fantasy football roster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16

Hong Kong to Ease Mortgage Rules, Cuts Liquor Tax in Growth Push

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit

Planned reductions are a response to cost increases and stiffening competition

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and aerospace division

World - Yahoo News - October 16

GB win twice to cut NZ lead in America's Cup

Great Britain win both races on Wednesday to halve New Zealand's lead in the America's Cup in Barcelona.

Starmer and Reeves face down cabinet revolt over spending cuts

Ministers complain about Treasury approach as prime minister and chancellor finalise October 30 Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 16

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

How a broke Argentine province is countering Milei's deep austerity cuts

After entering office last year, far-right President Milei swiftly imposed his fiscal shock therapy, slashing federal budget transfers to provinces

World - ABC News - October 17

Blackstone plans to list some of its largest investments

Sluggish asset sales hit third-quarter profits at world’s biggest private capital group

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Sage Therapeutics’ stock falls 4.7% as biotech unveils plan to cut 33% of workforce

More than 165 jobs to go as company seeks to extend cash runway and focus on postpartum drug launch.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...