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UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups

Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in Budget

World - Financial Times - October 18

'It's going to have to go', says car owner as insurance rises

Office for National Statistics research shows that premiums rose by 42% in the last financial year.

Good money, no team tactics and cute dogs: the rise of pro cycling freelancers

Many US riders are turning their back on the sport in Europe to ride in gravel races back home. There is less support but more opportunities

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Report finds hate against South Asians in U.S. rising

A new report published by Stop AAPI Hate shows a recent rise in hate and discrimination against South Asian Americans. The nonprofit organization found that 75% of anti-Asian online threats in ...

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

Family Car Insurance Bills Are Rising. Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips.

Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Why the west should be paying more attention to the gold price rise

Buying of the precious metal reflects rising interest in alternatives to the dollar-based financial system

World - Financial Times - October 21

Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Tottenham eye Serie A rising star Dorgu

Lecce's teenaged left-back Patrick Dorgu is being tracked by London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Empty Tables and Rising Costs Push More Restaurants Into Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, Roti and other chains are closing locations as chapter 11 filings grow.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes

Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections.

Karl Rove: Harris ‘flatlining’ in polls while Trump rises

Republican strategist Karl Rove said Vice President Harris is “flatlining” in the polls while her Republican competitor, former President Trump, is rising. “What we’ve seen is Harris sort of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Gartner: 2025 will see the rise of AI agents (and other top trends)

Also keep an eye on AI governance tools, hybrid computing, disinformation security, post-quantum cryptography and even more out-there tech.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 21

What does the future hold for Girona after their sudden rise?

Spanish minnows Girona made it into the Champions League for the first time last season. What does the future hold for the club, who were bought by City Football Group in 2017?

Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns

In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy

Business - Financial Times - October 22

UK to slash overseas aid in Budget as asylum seeker costs rise

International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 years

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises

The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report

‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Tokyo Metro rises 45% on debut in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018

Underground railway network has raised $2.3bn in heavily oversubscribed listing

World - Financial Times - October 23

‘Drugs were everywhere’: the rise and fall of the NBA’s cocaine era

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down. Micheal Ray Richardson was a brilliant player: a four-time NBA ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

AT&T’s stock rises as subscriber beat overshadows a big charge

The telecom giant took a $4.4 billion goodwill impairment charge related to its business-wireline unit, which is under pressure as business customers cut back on legacy voice services.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Rising insurance costs are another storm gathering over commercial real estate

Skyrocketing insurance premiums are a growing problem — and not only for homeowners.