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Will Rachel Reeves’s rules on debt and spending survive the budget? The chancellor desperately needs more money to finance growth and public spending, so expect some tweaking to supposedly strict constraints. Labour needs £25bn a year in tax rises ‘to rebuild public services’ change. Later this month the chancellor will attempt to walk the line between repairing Britain’s battered public realm while sticking to a manifesto promise to balance the books without raising taxes on working people. However, as the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns in its pre-budget analysis, this leaves Reeves with the job of financing change within tough…

It may only be October, but Christmas is creeping around the corner, and it’s never too early to get into the spirit. And what better way to get into the mood for the forthcoming festivities than planning a trip to the London’s best Christmas markets or dazzling light displays for 2024. While many of London’s biggest light displays fro 2024 are still being prepared, for the New Years switch-on but despite that they look fabulous. London’s best Christmas markets and light displays for 2024 From Oxford Street to Kew Gardens, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to light…

The Financial industry is lobbying Pension funds for more control. In a call for the UK fiscal rule relaxation to take more control over the way pensions are managed. Investors which manage £1.7tn of assets have urged UK chancellor Rachel Reeves to revamp Britain’s fiscal rules to unlock billions of pounds of more funding for infrastructure projects. The current definition means government is ‘actively discouraged’ from spending on infrastructure. The group of pension investors called on Reeves to redefine the key debt measure in her Budget rules. In essence this will allow funds to allocate to a lot more projects…

Google threatened with break-up by US after its continued illegal practices. The US government says it is considering whether to ask a judge to break up search engine giant Google, in a move that could reshape how technology giants do business. Google’s Response – The search engine giant In response, Google warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US businesses and consumers. In a blog post, Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said the recommendations constitute “government overreach”. What the DoJ is saying? The DoJ’s announcement comes after a landmark court ruling in August that found Google…

Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC Trade union leaders meet ministers for final talks on employment rights bill before unveiling on Thursday. Labour can use its overhaul of workers’ rights to win over disaffected Tory and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as the government prepares to introduce landmark legislation that will grant new rights to 7 million workers. Trade union leaders met ministers on Tuesday for final discussions on the employment rights bill before its announcement on Thursday. Continue reading… Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says…

MI5 warns Russia and Iran attempting to cause mayhem in Britain Russia’s intelligence agency has been working to cause chaos on British and European streets, according to MI5 chief Ken McCallum. In his annual security update, McCallum said that Russian agents have been behind acts of arson, sabotage, and other reckless attacks in the UK, following Britain’s support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. McCallum also revealed that MI5 has dealt with 20 plots linked to Iran since 2022. However, most of the agency’s focus remains on tackling Islamist extremism and far-right terrorism. The mix of threats from terrorists…

Millions flee as Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida Millions of Florida residents are scrambling to evacuate their homes as Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, barrels toward the state’s west coast. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall near the Tampa area later tonight, bringing with it devastating winds that could reach speeds of up to 165 mph (270 km/h). Authorities have urged people in the storm’s path to leave immediately, as the situation grows increasingly dire. US President Joe Biden has emphasised the seriousness of the threat, warning residents that evacuation is a matter of “life and death.”…

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