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Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.BBC News - 2d -
How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.BBC News - 2d -
The wondrous gift of open trade is given
Flexible economies and free markets have kept globalisation going this yearFinancial Times - 3d -
London rents rise at record 11.6%
Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of propertiesFinancial Times - 3d -
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.BBC News - 3d -
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November
Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on ThursdayFinancial Times - 4d -
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November, in line with expectations
UK inflation data comes after wage growth quashed any last expectation for a final 2024 rate cut from the Bank of England.CNBC - 4d -
Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police
The Home Office says funding for forces in England and Wales will rise by 3.5% in 2025-26.BBC News - 4d -
What to know about the rising cost of holiday baking
Americans use butter more this time of year than any other time. Last year, the cost of butter was up 16% in November and December, and this year the cost of butter and other baking ingredients ...CBS News - 5d -
The pitchforks are here: Populist rage and the rise of moral absolutism
That warning seems perilously prophetic in the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Gold Prices to Rise More Modestly in 2025
The World Gold Council said that if the economy performs according to market-consensus expectations, gold prices should rise at a more measured pace than this year.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Resource nationalism on the rise amid geopolitical tensions
Businesses face increased risk from protectionism as countries race to secure access to critical minerals, according to new researchFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Trump to ring opening bell at NYSE
President-elect Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on Thursday, a source familiar with the plans confirmed. Trump will travel to New York City on ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Open partners with Will Smith on social commerce merch on Open SuperApp
Open announced that its social commerce Open SuperApp is launching a partnership with actor and artist Will Smith.VentureBeat - Dec. 11 -
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Will a HELOC be worth opening in 2025?
HELOCs gave homeowners a cheap way to borrow money in 2024. But will they still be valuable in 2025? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Democratic power on the rise in state legislatures: DLCC
Democratic power is increasing in state legislatures despite losses for the party at the federal level, a new report from the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) found. The analysis ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion
Bosses in the early years sector say the government's uplift in funding will not cover rising costs.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Christian Pulisic Is Daring to Open Up
In a new documentary, its clear that one of Pulisic’s motivations has been to improve perceptions of U.S. soccer players in Europe.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Can anyone stop Alexandre Pantoja's rise?
After a dominant victory at UFC 310, where does the men's flyweight champion stand in ESPN's top 10?ESPN - Dec. 10 -
New Koreatowns rise in US amid cleantech boom
The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the USFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Maresca: Palmer's humility drives Chelsea rise
Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer's humility and focus, saying the young star remains unchanged despite his Premier League stardom status and key role in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
The Rise of Theo Von, the Resident Quipster of Podcasting's 'Manosphere'
The comedian, who joked about drug addiction with Donald Trump, has built a following with an edgy and freewheeling style.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban
TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Rail fares to rise despite renationalisation plans
Three rail operators will be renationalised next year but fares are due to go up as outlined in the Budget.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.
The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Inquiry
It will fall to the incoming Trump administration to pursue or drop the investigation.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market
U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate changeABC News - Dec. 3 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers
Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.CNBC - Dec. 2
