UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy
Read full article: UK leader Starmer backs Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended his Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against claims she misled the public about government finances before last week's tax-hiking budget.
UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budget
Read full article: UK's unpopular Labour government tries to fight back with a tax-raising budgetBritain’s Labour government is seeking to shift the political narrative with a tax-raising budget aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing child poverty.
Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Read full article: Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growthBritain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth.
With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
Read full article: With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on holdThe Bank of England has kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday was widely expected, and comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged.
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
Read full article: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statementThe British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month.
UK government backs contentious third runway at London's Heathrow Airport
Read full article: UK government backs contentious third runway at London's Heathrow AirportU.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says that the new Labour government is backing the construction of third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport.
China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
Read full article: China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatusChina and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing.
UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growth
Read full article: UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growthThe British economy’s rebound from recession slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year with most sectors stagnating.
UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investment
Read full article: UK plans to create pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investmentBritish Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says the government plans to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the U.K.’s sub-par economic growth.
UK's new Treasury chief axes projects to save costs and confirms deal to end doctors strike
Read full article: UK's new Treasury chief axes projects to save costs and confirms deal to end doctors strikeBritain’s new Labour government has axed several construction projects and withdrawn a winter fuel payment for millions of retirees to cover what it calls a newly found 22-billion-pound ($28 billion) shortfall in the public finances.
Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Read full article: Motown’s Martha Reeves faces obstacles to reserve star on Hollywood Walk of FameMartha Reeves was nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the Motown artist is facing some obstacles when marking her fame.
Dianne Reeves talks about her upcoming performance at the Detroit Jazz Festival
Read full article: Dianne Reeves talks about her upcoming performance at the Detroit Jazz FestivalLocal and international talent will be bringing the jazz scene to life in downtown Detroit this Labor Day weekend at the 43rd Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage.
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Keanu Reeves offers virtual date to highest bidder
Read full article: Keanu Reeves offers virtual date to highest bidderKeanu Reeves wants to go on a virtual date with one of his fans for the right price and for a good cause. The John Wick and Matrix actor is offering a 15-minute Zoom call to the highest bidder. All proceeds raised will go to Camp Rainbow Gold -- an Idaho-based childrens cancer organization. The date with the 55-year-old Hollywood icon was originally valued at 10-thousand dollars -- but as of Wednesday the bidding was already more than $16,000. If youre interested, you still have a few days to make a big bid -- the auction ends on Monday.
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