Chancellor Warns Hard Decisions Ahead in Budget

UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs

Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of Commerce

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Thune: Trump administration will have to ‘make decisions’ on a ‘realistic’ deportation plan

In an interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) discusses the feasibility of President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plans, but assured the incoming administration ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

Austrian chancellor quits as bid to form coalition without far right falls apart

The leadership of Austria’s ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation on Saturday as attempts to form a ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments

World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders . When the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, was asked in an interview about the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Liverpool v Manchester United to go ahead at Anfield

Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield will go ahead as planned.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths

The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production. Mike Leigh is known for asking his cast of actors to develop their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed a second time

ABC News - Jan. 4

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

German chancellor on Musk: ‘Don’t feed the troll’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shared his approach to dealing with tech mogul Elon Musk who lately has traded barbs with German politicians, saying it is wise to not “feed the troll.” “There are a ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Austrian chancellor resigns as efforts to exclude far right collapse

Karl Nehammer to stand down after failure to form a moderate coalition government

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Arteta rages at Brighton penalty award: ‘I’ve never seen a decision like this’

João Pedro won and scored spot-kick in Arsenal draw ‘When you look, you can see contact there [with the ball]’ Mikel Arteta hit out at Anthony Taylor for awarding the penalty that pegged back ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.

CBS News - Jan. 4

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Mike Johnson was reelected on Friday for a second term as House speaker.

ABC News - Jan. 4

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Alcohol warning labels?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance

The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday

President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Budget gyms aim to bulk up in smaller UK centres

PureGym and The Gym Group say plenty of opportunities remain as cost-conscious consumers try to keep fit

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated

Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

5 big lobbying battles ahead

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president

ABC News - Jan. 2

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...

The Hill - Jan. 2