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‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Can we trust official statistics? The data gaps shaping our view of the economy
Policymakers are grappling with some increasingly murky numbersWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Election 2024: How Trump vs. Harris could shape taxes, home prices and grocery costs
Your guide to where the presidential candidates stand on key economic and money issues.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson's solo career, has died
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
Quad 1 wins, nonconference games and bid-stealers: What to watch as bracket takes shape
Realignment and the quad system will change how the March Madness bracket is built.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
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The Berlin Wall: A divide that once shaped German women's lives still echoes today
As Germany celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago on Nov. 9 1989, women look back at how different their lives were under communism in East and capitalism in West GermanyWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments
President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr. Donald Trump’s second administration has begun to take shape amid fears over ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava reportedly in concussion protocol a day after Josh Heupel predicted he'd be in 'great shape' for Georgia game
A day after Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel predicted that quarterback Nico Iamaleava would be in "great shape" for Saturday's Georgia game, a report has cast some doubt on that assessment.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Solving the UK’s consumption conundrum
Real earnings are rising and consumer confidence has improved yet households still choose to save their disposable income rather than spend itWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
The UK in Trump’s world
Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s first steps as the new Tory leaderWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls
Data shows cooling jobs market as Bank of England weighs when to make next cut in interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
How vulnerable is the UK to Trumponomics?
US president-elect’s plans for tariffs, and the prospect of global trade tensions, risk leaving Britain exposedBusiness - Financial Times - 16 hours ago -
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim
Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700Business - Financial Times - October 17 -
UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget
Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
UK banks deserve a place in the sun
Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest ratesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget
Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spendingBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
UK Budget spooks bond markets
UK borrowing costs hit the highest level this year after Budget announcements sink inWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
How quickly are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped below the Bank of England's target of 2%.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM
The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget
Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body findsBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers
Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments rowBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
UK cracks down on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
Sanctions include restrictions on six vessels recently identified by the FTBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world
Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tightWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation
Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Sam Fender announces UK and European tour
The singer-songwriter announces his People Watching tour, which hits the road in in December.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.Top stories - BBC News - October 18
