Rishi Sunak Constituency Bid Raises Levelling Up Favouritism Fears
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Rishi Sunak’s greatest liability is his deluded party
Tory MPs and aides need to recognise the rightward lurch that has occurred during his premiershipFinancial Times - Business -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Rishi Sunak faces tough by-election after MP Scott Benton quits
Ex-Tory MP resigns after being suspended from Commons last month in wake of a newspaper sting operationFinancial Times - World -
Rishi Sunak doesn’t help his chances amid a dire public realm
Despite voter concerns, PM will pledge to cut spending — moving the Tory platform further away from BritonsFinancial Times - World -
Like Barbie, there are many Rishis. Which is the real Sunak is beyond even his supporters’ grasp | Isabel Hardman
Conservative MPs are being asked to unite behind their leader but first the prime minister has to decide who he wants to be. When Rishi Sunak told his MPs to unite behind him last week, many were left scratching their heads. Both the subject and ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
France raises security to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS
After the IS claim of responsibility, France considers the threats against it.ABC News - World - Russia -
France raises security risk to highest level months before Olympics
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal increased the country’s official security threat designation Sunday evening to its highest level of “emergency attack.” The heightened security risk assessment came after President Emmanuel Macron convened a ...The Hill - Politics -
International Paper’s takeover move raises possibility of bidding war for DS Smith
US-based group bids for UK company after £6.2bn deal already reached with packaging rival MondiFinancial Times - Business -
Eliyan raises $60M for chiplet interconnects that speed up AI chips
Eliyan has raised $60 million in funding for its chiplet interconnect technology that speeds up the processing for AI chips.VentureBeat - Tech -
Labour will level up better than Tories, Starmer says
Keir Starmer says his party would do a better job of reducing regional inequality across Britain.BBC News - Top stories -
France raises its security readiness to highest level after attack in Russia, worried about IS
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Moscow concert attack: fear death toll higher after reports of up to 100 missing
Telegram channel with ties to security services reports 95 individuals unaccounted for since Friday. The final death toll from the Moscow concert hall terrorist attack could be much higher than the 140 confirmed dead, with Russian state ...The Guardian - World -
The S&P 500 and Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ are both up in 2024. Should investors be worried?
Something unusual happened in the stock market this quarter: Both the S&P 500 and Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the Vix, rose.MarketWatch - Business -
Why an Up-and-Coming Wellness Brand Raised Debt Capital to Fuel Its Growth
Founder Shizu Okusa is growing her business profitably--and making the most of non-dilutive funding.Inc. - Business -
Japan steps up intervention warnings as yen slides to weakest level since 1990
Finance minister says government will ‘not rule out any steps against any excessive moves’Financial Times - Business - Japan -
Germany shock favourites, Switzerland injury concern & Hungary continue unbeaten run
With just three more friendlies before the Euros, it was a far from ideal result for Scotland against the Netherlands. There was an ominous result for opening game opponents Germany - they eased to a friendly victory over tournament favourites ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Trump election interference case picks back up after Fani Willis disqualification bid
The judge in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case will hear motions Thursday in the first hearing since the failed effort to disqualify DA Fani Willis.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Adam Neumann makes a $500 million bid for WeWork that could hit $900 million if financing and diligence firm up
Adam Neumann has submitted an unsolicited bid in excess of $500 million to acquire WeWork out of bankruptcy, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC.CNBC - Business -
New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit
New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minorsABC News - Health - New Zealand -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
NFL has big Christmas plans for 2024 schedule: Rare Wednesday doubleheader games to be put up for bid
Santa is delivering an NFL doubleheader ... on a WednesdayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face
One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” by giving Johnson no choice but to seek common cause with Democrats.Politico - Politics -
Immigration is an election headache for Sunak
British voters hold mixed views but most want better controls rather than sharp cuts in migrant numbersFinancial Times - World -
I’ve written about France for 20 years – here are my favourite places to visit
After a lifetime exploring the country’s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlightsMy favourite places to eat in France. When you can gaze on the salt pans of Guérande, near Nantes, cycle through lavender ...The Guardian - World -
Sunak can scrape some cheer from this by-election
The timing of Scott Benton’s resignation in Blackpool South means that vote can be held on May 2, mitigating the painFinancial Times - World -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Sketchy Politics: can anything save Sunak?
The FT's chief UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green look ahead to the local elections, and examine Labour's 'Ming vase' strategyFinancial Times - Business -
Supply chain fears after crash
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.BBC News - Top stories