Labours Budget How Will the Uk Secure Economic Growth
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Reeves heads into harsh 2025 as UK Budget damage reverberates
Chancellor plans set-piece new year speech to reboot growth ‘mission’ as invidious fiscal choices loomFinancial Times - 1d -
There is a way out of the doom loop for Labour
But Keir Starmer needs his government to show an organising purpose that has been absent so farFinancial Times - 1d -
How a government shutdown could affect Social Security payments
If the federal government shuts down this weekend, work at numerous publicly funded agencies would slow or stop altogether, while millions of government employees would stop receiving paychecks.NBC News - 1d -
The 7 Most Common Hurdles to Raising Growth Capital—and How to Overcome Them
Many owners face hurdles that prevent from getting the funding they need to grow their business. Here’s how to beat them and get the funding you want in the new year.Inc. - 1d -
A Copernican revolution in EU economic thinking?
‘Draghi plus’ would make Europe take domestic demand seriously — and not before timeFinancial Times - 2d -
UK military budget must rise by 56%, Ministry of Defence calculations say
Amount would far outstrip current 2.5% target and take annual spending above £90bnFinancial Times - 3d -
UK footwear chain Shoe Zone blames Budget for shop closures
Shares plunge 40 per cent after retailer halves profit forecast and suspends dividendFinancial Times - 3d -
UK wage growth accelerates to 5.2%
Increase in pay for three months to October driven by private sectorFinancial Times - 4d -
UK manufacturing confidence slumps after Reeves’ Budget
Data from Make UK complicates picture for BoE rate-setters as they contemplate how quickly to cut interest ratesFinancial Times - 6d -
Labour-aligned think-tank urges Starmer to set UK immigration target
The system would include sub-targets for different types of visasFinancial Times - Dec. 14 -
UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes
Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.BBC News - Dec. 14 -
Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output
Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economyFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy
His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at onceFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Prince Andrew ‘confidant’ loses appeal on UK ban over national security
Chinese businessman known to Duke of York loses appeal over decision to bar him on national security grounds. A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of the Duke of York has lost an ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
How Security Teams Protect Top Executives
Big companies are hurrying to adjust security protocols for top executives after the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Here’s how executive security teams approach the task.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Fallout from breakdown of UK labour force survey spreads
Regulator warns that 14 sets of ONS figures can no longer be badged as ‘official statistics’Financial Times - Dec. 12 -
Janet Yellen on Biden's Economic Legacy---and How Her Thinking About Trade Has Shifted
The outgoing Treasury secretary also weighed in on Trump’s proposed tariffs and her concerns about the deficitThe Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Farmers gather in Whitehall in latest protest against UK Budget tax changes
Tractors park up in main London thoroughfare in rally opposing government inheritance tax reformsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
India's new central bank governor takes over as economic growth slows and inflation rises
Sanjay Malhotra, a career civil servant, has become India’s new central bank governor at a time when the country’s economic growth is slowing and inflation is surgingABC News - Dec. 11 -
Winners and losers of Labour spending review
Funding tug of war looms between Treasury and Downing Street as party’s political machinery tightensFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Reckoning with an era of slow growth
Opportunities exist for the UK and its European neighbours, but they must grasp the nettle of economic reformFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
The Power of Experience for Business Growth
Bring together customer, employee and user experience for long-term business growth.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
UK business confidence falls to lowest level in almost two years after Labour budget
British businesses lost steam and pulled back on hiring last month, as industry reacted to the Labour government's bumper tax-raising budget, new data showed Monday.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
China's top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries
Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘The vibe may be British, but the money is not’: how the US quietly conquered UK TV
That new British show you love? There’s a fair chance it is being backed by a US studio. What’s behind the Americans’ sudden influence over our TV – and will it mean more Ted Lassos, and fewer Only ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
We Tories have lost the professional classes to Labour. Here’s how to win them back | Paul Goodman
In the past 50 years, Britain has changed and so have the voters the party once relied on. To survive, the Conservatives must adapt. Paul Goodman is a senior fellow at Policy Exchange In this ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
The week: Labour milestones, McSweeney and Reform
Adam and Chris look back at the political week with Tim Shipman.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
India's central bank revises down economic growth forecast for 2025, keeps interest rate steady
The Reserve Bank of India has held interest rate steady since February last year, while a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in India's growth has made RBI's task tougher.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How Dan Campbell's fearless fourth-down call, Jared Goff's stumbling awareness helped secure win vs. Packers
Detroit won 'Thursday Night Football' in dramatic fashionCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increaseFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Here’s How Security Firms Say Execs Should Protect Themselves After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s tragic shooting set off alarm bells in the business world. Here’s how security firms are responding.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Starmer refuses to repeat Labour’s G7 growth pledge
Prime minister will set new target on Thursday, as he courts investment during Qatari visit to BritainFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
How Amazon Aims to Feed Whole Foods’ Growth With Mini City Stores
Whole Foods is expanding its small format Daily Shop locations to offer fresh produce, groceries, and prepared meals for residents in metropolitan neighborhoods.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
ONS admits it may not be able to replace UK labour force survey until 2027
Policymakers face further uncertainty over state of jobs marketFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
