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Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth

The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.

The New York Times - 58m

Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement

Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about the weakness of the economy and its impact on public finances

Financial Times - 2h

Labour needs a growth plan for the north

Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to Salford

Financial Times - 2h

How fast is the UK's economy growing?

How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.

BBC News - 10h

Paul McCartney plays NYC's Bowery Ballroom in surprise concert

Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.

CBS News - 18h

Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'

Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.

ABC News - 20h

Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert

Paul McCartney has staged a surprise performance before a small crowd in New York

ABC News - 1d

Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit

Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.

MarketWatch - 4h

Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.

BBC News - 9h

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations

The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.

CNBC - 10h

Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth

Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked gilts

Financial Times - 14h

Warriors: Abyss, A Roguelike Warriors Game, Surprise Launches Today

Koei Tecmo announced during Sony's February State of Play a new game in the Warriors franchise--and it's releasing right away to boot. Warriors: Abyss is described as a roguelike take on the ...

GameSpot - 21h

Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for output

Financial Times - 1d

Lyft has ‘no obvious answers’ for its growth woes, as its stock declines

One issue for Lyft is a downturn in pricing trends, which numerous analysts keyed in on as they looked to make sense of the path forward.

MarketWatch - 1d

Burger King’s parent company sees growth driven by international markets

Restaurant Brands International also reported a same-restaurant sales beat for Burger King, marking the chain’s first such beat in six quarters.

MarketWatch - 1d

Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump

Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...

The Guardian - 1d

Elon Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in surprise White House appearance

The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.

BBC News - 1d

Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints

Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdog

Financial Times - 1d

Musk defends government cuts in surprise White House appearance

The tech billionaire was questioned by reporters on what Democrats have called a "hostile takeover" of government.

BBC News - 1d

UK interest rates are too restrictive

But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cuts

Financial Times - 2d

How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner

It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...

The Guardian - 2d

Red Wings 3 Biggest Surprises Of The Year

These three things have stood out the most for the Detroit Red Wings.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Elon Musk-led group makes surprise bid of nearly $100bn for OpenAI

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO and co-founder, responded that he would not accept and offered to buy X instead. Elon Musk escalated his feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday. The ...

The Guardian - 2d

McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases

US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle East

Financial Times - 2d

Serena Williams crip walks at surprise Super Bowl appearance

The move referenced Williams' Los Angeles roots and recalled a Wimbledon controversy.

BBC News - 3d

Happiness Researchers Studied 50,000 People. Here’s the Surprising Thing They Learned

Need to schedule an important meeting or call? Timing is everything.

Inc. - 3d

Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth

It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash account

Financial Times - 3d

Chinese chip champion’s ‘snowballing’ growth threatens Korean dominance

CXMT develops AI products and rapidly erodes market share of Samsung and SK Hynix

Financial Times - 3d

A Super Bowl Halftime Performer Surprised Organizers With a Sudan-Gaza Flag

“No one involved with the production was aware of the individual’s intent,” the N.F.L. said in a statement about the protest during Kendrick Lamar’s show.

The New York Times - 3d