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Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers
It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules
EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive. The UK is falling further behind on sewage pollution regulation as the EU tightens its rules to clean up Europe’s waterways, ...World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago -
Starmer’s attorney-general vows to restore UK’s reputation on rule of law
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investmentBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Starmer does not rule out further tax rises after Budget
UK prime minister says government plan to borrow more for investment will not push up interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Does Starmer believe in anything, people ask, and now we know: his credo is the rule of law | Martin Kettle
Rwanda, the Chagos Islands, arms to Israel – all fit a pattern. Look to the speech his attorney general made this week; all the clues are there. Political speeches seem to fall like autumn leaves ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Saudi Arabia tightens its belt
After eight years of whirlwind construction activity and unprecedented spending, the kingdom’s new watchword is prudenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Xi tightens stranglehold on China’s academia
Scholars fired or disappeared as Beijing clamps down on discussion of sensitive topics including economyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
The OBR’s mean decision on quantitative tightening
About that headroom…World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump campaigns in North Carolina as race tightens
As the race for president tightens further, former President Donald Trump campaigned in storm-ravaged western North Carolina amid fallout from controversial comments he made over the weekend in ...Politics - NBC News - October 21 -
‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget
Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climateWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Nebraska Senate Race Tightens as Osborn Gains
Dan Osborn, a labor leader and mechanic who is running as an independent, is making Republicans sweat with his dark horse bid to oust Senator Deb Fischer. Can he turn the buzz into votes?Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Canada Tightens Immigration After Years of Expansion
Saying that Canada had invited too many newcomers in, in too short a period of time, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced lower targets to slow population growth.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
The OBR should trust markets on the cost of quantitative tightening
Rules of thumb aren’t helpingWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The elusive pivot from monetary to fiscal tightening
IMF wants lower interest rates and government deficits. That looks unlikelyWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
States tighten security at polls amid threats
Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous oneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump
Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".Top stories - BBC News - 12 hours ago -
Wisconsin Senate race tightens, flashing warning signs for Democrats
News signs of a tightening race in Wisconsin are flashing warning signs for incumbent Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin as she looks to fend off a challenge from Trump-backed Eric Hovde, giving ...Politics - The Hill - October 13 -
Harris signals new willingness to take risks as polls tighten
Vice President Harris is set to participate in a high-stakes interview with Fox News, an indication her campaign is willing to take more risks as polls tighten in the final weeks of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
China Tightens Its Hold on Minerals Needed to Make Computer Chips
Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Police tighten security as thousands gather for Trump rally at Madison Square Garden
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at a rally in New York City. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports from Madison Square Garden where police have tightened security around the arena.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight
Carlos Sainz Jr. won the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday and Lando Norris closed the gap in the Formula 1 championship race after another contentious battle with Max VerstappenSports - ABC News - October 28 -
State of the Race: National Polls Tighten With 8 Days to Go
State polls remain steady, and two new polls in Texas and Nebraska show Senate control may still be in play.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
"Three Meals": Texas Senate race tightens as voters head to the polls
"CBS Morning" series "Three Meals" heads to Texas, where a close race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred reflects a shifting political landscape. With Election Day just a week away, Omar ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
North Carolina race tightens as Trump holds narrow lead over Harris
With the battleground tracker showing a slim lead for former President Donald Trump, the race in North Carolina remains too close to call. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from North Carolina, where ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Early voting breaks records as the White House race tightens
On the eve of Election Day, early voting numbers reach unprecedented levels. CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto looks at each party's route to securing the presidency.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Trump’s lead over Harris in betting market erodes as platforms tighten odds
Top platforms had placed Republican ahead but Democrat is catching up and even leads on one app. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Betting markets have narrowed ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
The Papers: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate' for Starmer
Wednesday's papers swoop on news that Thomas Tuchel will take over from Gareth Southgate as England coach.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap electionWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit
Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Labour volunteers helping Harris 'in spare time', says Starmer
The prime minister said volunteers from his party travelled to the US for "pretty much every" presidential election.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks
The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit
Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget
The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.Top stories - BBC News - October 25