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Wind warning as parts of UK brace for Storm Ashley
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning on Sunday for wind across Cumbria.2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Anti-fossil fuel comic that went viral in France arrives in UK
World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear power. In 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Weight loss jabs not ‘quick fix’ for UK worklessness, health experts warn
Scientists say using the drugs to get people back into work could carry logistical and ethical problems. Weight loss jabs are not a “quick fix” and the health secretary’s plan to use them to help ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetYesterday -
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Rising food inflation clouds the good news on headline rates
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Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’
Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonYesterday - United Kingdom -
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A Deadly Detour: Texas policy, heat fuel rise in migrant deaths
Operation Lone Star and extreme heat have transformed a small patch of desert in the suburbs of El Paso into one of the most dangerous stretches of the southern border--with the number of migrant ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena
Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn
The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - Financial Times
Liz Kendall expected to retain £1.3bn cut to UK sickness benefits in Budget
Move by work and pensions secretary likely to cause concern among disability rights activistsYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Labour’s unambitious reset with the EU
The UK government has constrained itself too much within its red linesYesterday -
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Cheaper alternative to northern leg of HS2 under consideration
Feasibility study to be launched for a Birmingham to Manchester rail route that could be part-funded by private financeYesterday -
World - Financial Times
Gold: ‘the ultimate perceived safe haven asset’?
BofA gets the goldbugYesterday -
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How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world
Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tightYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Nvidia stock rises to new record, exceeding June high as AI trade is rekindled
Shares of Nvidia rose more than 3% on Thursday, briefly tapping a new intraday high of $140.89. It bested a previous record of $140.76, set June 20.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data
Exclusive: Fringe network recorded boasting of securing data from UK Biobank trove donated by 500,000 volunteers. Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Yellen warns "sweeping, untargeted tariffs" would reignite inflation
Treasury chief Janet Yellen is warning that tariffs planned by former President Donald Trump will reignite inflation.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The Musk-led group driving millions to Trump’s White House bid
Also in today’s newsletter, shamelessness in American politics and Kamala Harris’s appearance on Fox News2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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UK small-cap stocks face ‘existential threat’, report warns
Abrdn calls for stamp duty to be scrapped on FTSE 250 shares2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The difference between Harris and Starmer
A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one3 days ago -
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Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
LVMH shares down 7% after warning of ‘uncertain’ outlook
World’s largest luxury group hit by pullback in Chinese consumer spending3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves
Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers pledge crackdown on rising car insurance costs
Watchdogs, industry and consumer groups instructed to join taskforce as part of push to tackle ‘spiralling’ prices3 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
CDC warns whooping cough cases are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning that cases of whooping cough are on the rise, with more cases reported this year compared to this time in 2023. Dr. William Schaffner, a ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation
Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
Rupert Soames believes companies will judge October 30 measures ‘in the round’4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax
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Flutter chief warns on US betting tax rises
FanDuel owner says punitive duties could push customers towards unlicensed operators4 days ago -
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ServiceNow, Coreweave and others to invest $8.2 billion in UK data centers to fuel AI growth
American enterprise software giant ServiceNow and cloud computing startup CoreWeave plan to invest billions of dollars in their U.K. operations.5 days ago - United Kingdom -
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UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU
Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw5 days ago - United Kingdom
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