English councils face tripling of audit fees to clear backlog
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Rich opt out of English courts for private divorces
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional routeFinancial Times - 5d -
Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.ESPN - 5d -
Open auditions to be America’s 51st state
The U.S. already has 50 states — and all of them are less of a mess than Canada or Britain.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Ange questions English 'custodians of game' role
Ange Postecoglou said VAR has changed football more than anything in the last 50 years and English football should protect the sport better as "custodians of the game."ESPN - Jan. 9 -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
DHS inspector general confirms FEMA audit
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari confirmed that his office initiated an audit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in mid-December over ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
The Gen Z problem for audit firms
The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspectionsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
I Audited the Afghan Reconstruction. It Was Doomed From the Start.
Greed and self-delusion kept the money flowing, and hid the truth from the public.The New York Times - Jan. 2
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Bank of America profits boosted by loan growth and robust trading
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MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault
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Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal
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Starmer says UK will play ‘full part’ in guaranteeing Ukrainian security
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Israel Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal, Blames Hamas for Reneging
The dispute underscores the fragility of the deal as mediators worked to ensure that it would go into effect on schedule.The Wall Street Journal - 6m -
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Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
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Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say
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Australian Open 2025: Medvedev v Tien goes to fifth set in late-night finish – live
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