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Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - October 30

What are the cheapest borrowing options this November?

Trying to find the most affordable loans right now? These options come with some of the lowest rates available now.

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Treasury trims fourth-quarter borrowing estimate

The Treasury Department said Monday that it expects to borrow $546 billion in the fourth quarter, which is $19 billion lower than previously estimated.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing

World - Financial Times - October 31

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn

Data highlights challenges facing chancellor Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What Trump Means for Small Business Borrowing

Banks and lenders are hoping that certain regulations can be relaxed to better spur economic growth.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year

Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy

The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say

"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.

Business - CNBC - November 1

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November

Considering tapping into your home equity this November? Here are three smart borrowing moves to know now.

China borrows almost as cheaply as US in return to dollar bond market

Investors place nearly $40bn of orders to buy $2bn of bonds issued by China’s finance ministry

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - 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.

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

Student loan legal battles delay SAVE borrowers' path to forgiveness

With the Biden administration's new student loan repayment plan is tied up in legal battles, millions of borrowers have had their monthly payments put on hold.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5

The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

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