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Apple’s Quarterly Profit Down Because of Tax Payment in Europe

Sales for the iPhone maker were up 6 percent to to $94.93 billion. But a $14.4 billion tax bill cut profits that would have topped expectations.

Tech - The New York Times - October 31

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

dLocal, Viva Aerobus partner to ease payments for travellers

World - Yahoo News - November 8

£100 payment to help pensioners with winter fuel cuts

Pensioners affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to get a one-off £100 payment from Stormont.

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps

Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

The Trump challenge for Europe

An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump may be right about Ukraine’s endgame

If they play their cards well, leaders across Europe can exert leverage on America over how to end the war

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape

The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.

Tech - The New York Times - October 25

Ex-Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price Faces Rape Charge in California

Price cultivated a big social media following by skewering corporations. Now he’s the target, over sexual misconduct allegations.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Jack Dorsey's payments company Block expands corporate card service to the UK

Block, the payments company owned by tech billionaire Jack Dorsey, has launched its corporate card service in the U.K.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

Adyen shares slide as payments giant's transaction volume growth slows

Adyen shares sank Thursday after the company reported a slowdown in the growth of its transaction volumes in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - November 7

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because ...

World - ABC News - November 12

Here’s Why Visa Is Reaching Out to Creators With New Payment Options

Chief marketing officer Frank Cooper calls them a whole new category of customer that should be treated like small businesses.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Everyday Americans Keep Racking up Debt and Missing Payments

Economic pain is weighing on consumers as delinquency rates and household debt rise.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Lilly Sues U.S. to Change Hospital Drug Discount Payments

The lawsuit is the second by a large drugmaker in recent days challenging how it provides required discounts to certain hospitals.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to enroll in automatic payments.

How will a late credit card payment impact my credit score?

Just one delinquent credit card payment could have a big impact on the health of your credit. Here's how.

Federal Inquiry Traced Matt Gaetz’s Venmo Payments to Women

A document prepared by federal investigators bolsters claims by women who say they were hired for sex by Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general, who denies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy

As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitals

World - Financial Times - November 4

Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

Headcount reduction comes as industry faces pressure over EV switch and competition from China

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to put Europe’s savings to work

The EU must redeploy capital it squirrels away abroad

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Ford Slashes Thousands Of Jobs In Europe

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe

The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Germany Avoids Recession, but Weak Growth Weighs on Europe

The continent’s economy continued to limp along, expanding just 0.4 percent in the latest quarter, dragged down by a loss of competitiveness.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

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