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Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget
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Trump pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imported cars
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Mexico says foreign firms have pledged $20 billion in investments, but many are old or uncertain
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Italy to Tap Banks, Insurers for €3.5 Billion in Budget Plan
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American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
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The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds
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American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans
Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.Yesterday -
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Zimbabwe Reassigns Foreign and Higher Education Ministers
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No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...Yesterday -
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Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
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UK tax rises acceptable if part of pro-business Budget, CBI says
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What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk
Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms.Yesterday -
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France pushes for ‘flexibility’ on EU car emissions rules
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be doneYesterday - European Union -
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Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.Yesterday -
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How back-to-back hurricanes could impact insurance rates across the U.S.
As Florida residents recover from hurricanes Milton and Helene, experts say the damage will likely worsen the home insurance crisis in the state and could lead to higher rates nationwide. CBS News ...Yesterday -
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U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon pledge not to give in to Israeli demands to 'get out of harm's way'
The United Nations has insisted it will not withdraw its peacekeepers from Lebanon despite repeated demands by Israel for them to move out of the area.Yesterday - Israel -
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UK must show ‘swagger’ to attract spending, investment minister says
Keir Starmer ‘supports’ rather than ‘degrades’ businesses, Poppy Gustafsson tells FTYesterday - United Kingdom -
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Dad sleeps in car as housing list reaches peak
A father with chronic back pain and asthma tells how the family-of-six are struggling to live a flat.Yesterday -
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Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a yearYesterday - Climate -
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Is the National Flood Insurance Program running out of money?
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Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to slash regulatory red tape in bid to boost investment
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to slash regulatory red tape to boost anaemic investment in the country.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in post-Brexit 'reset'
David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.2 days ago - European Union -
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Elon Musk was not barred from UK investment summit, says cabinet minister
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Singapore to Stop $1.7 Billion Allianz-Income Insurance Deal
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Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance
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Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown
Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says report2 days ago - Russia -
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Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia
The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.2 days ago - Russia
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