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U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England

The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.

World - The New York Times - October 24

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Is an End to the S&P 500’s Record Rally in Sight?

The S&P 500’s huge gains over the past two years won’t be duplicated some analysts say, as a series of economic challenges piles up.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

These are the S&P 500’s biggest laggards for October, down by as much as 29%

Super Micro joined the list after a 33% drop on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes

Shares in Evoke, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and Rank Group tumbled on the back of the reports, which suggest that the U.K. government is aiming to raise up to $3.9 billion from the sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in U.K.

U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.

Treasury yields end at nearly 2-week lows as oil prices fall further and U.K. inflation dives

U.S. government debt rallied slightly on Wednesday, pushing yields broadly lower, as crude-oil futures slipped and the U.K.’s annual consumer-price index inflation rate dropped below the Bank of ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

U.K. Regulator Starts Review Into Motor and Home Insurance Market

The regulator said it is concerned that the part of the market that allows people to pay for insurance in installments might not be providing fair value to more than 20 million customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

The U.K. Will Debate Legalizing Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.

A bill introduced in the House of Commons could legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill, under strict conditions. A similar proposal was rejected in 2015.

World - The New York Times - October 17

David Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary, Visits China in Bid to Reset Relations

David Lammy is set to meet China’s foreign minister in Beijing on Friday, in a trip the British government said would acknowledge “areas of contention as well as areas for cooperation.”

World - The New York Times - October 18

Putin's Attempt To Recruit North Koreans In Ukraine War Is 'Desperate,' U.K. Warns

World - Yahoo News - October 22

HSBC to split U.K. and Hong Kong banking arms into two separate units

HSBC’s overhaul will see the bank split into four separate units under the control of two distinct Eastern and Western markets divisions, new CEO Georges Elhedery said

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.

Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Lloyds Banking Beats Views as U.K. Borrowers Remain Resilient

The U.K.’s largest mortgage provider confirmed its full-year guidance after pretax profit fell by less than expected on lighter impairments for bad loans as British borrowers remained resilient ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Tommy Robinson, U.K. Anti-immigrant Agitator, Jailed for Contempt of Court

The founder of the English Defence League was sentenced to 18 months for ignoring a court order to stop making false claims about a teenage Syrian refugee.

World - The New York Times - October 29

In U.K. Budget, Labour’s First Big Political Moment Offers Risk and Reward

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government has stumbled since his party won a landslide victory, but the financial plan to be announced on Wednesday offers a possible relaunch.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

U.K. to lift minimum wage to $15.84 an hour. Here’s how it compares to the U.S.

The U.K.’s chancellor of the exchequer confirmed the government will lift the U.K.’s national minimum wage by 6.7% in April 2025 to hourly rates of £12.21 ($15.84)

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on new memoir and the U.S. election

Boris Johnson joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new memoir, his time as British Prime Minister, his role in Brexit and offers his views on the current U.S. presidential election.

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Silverstone to upgrade infrastructure as F1’s popularity rises

Home of British Grand Prix builds new infrastructure with facilities to foster next generation of racers

Business - Financial Times - October 27

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Endings

Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong fan of Silent ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

U.S. Tech Firms to Invest More Than $8 Billion in U.K. Data Centers Amid AI Frenzy

Surging AI demand has led to a combined investment of $8.23 billion in U.K. data centers from four American tech companies.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Could Weight-Loss Drugs Help Get People Back to Work? The U.K. Wants to Find Out.

The British government announced a multimillion dollar pharmaceutical partnership with Eli Lilly, including a trial that will study the impact of a weight-loss drug on work and productivity.

World - The New York Times - October 15

British pound and bond yields dive as U.K. inflation hits lowest in more than three years

Traders boost rate cut bets after U.K. inflation dives below 2%