Finances

UK government to set out $3 trillion make-or-break spending plan

June 9, 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech during a visit to Mellor Bus in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, to announce a multi-billion-pound boost for city transport in the North and the Midlands. Picture date: Wednesday June 4, 2025. Peter Byrne/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Summary UK's Reeves to […]

Bryan Mbeumo transfer news: How can Man Utd afford Brentford striker?

June 9, 2025

Manchester United may have no European football to look forward to next season but it has not prevented them from delving into the transfer market. A £62.5m deal was agreed to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves on the opening day of the latest transfer window, which is split into two phases this summer. […]

Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a ‘dictatorship’

June 8, 2025

Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a 'dictatorship' toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR BUDAPEST, Hungary — This capital city doesn't have the trappings of an autocracy. There are no tanks on the streets or intelligence agents stamping out whispers of dissent. While strolling through the streets it's easy to be captivated by […]

Government’s mission is to build ‘strongest economy in the G7:’ King Charles III

June 5, 2025

"The government is guided by its conviction that the economy is only truly strong when it serves everyone," King Charles said in the Senate chamber. (Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images/Postmedia files) King Charles III said Canada’s mission is to build the “strongest economy in the G7” as he laid out the federal government’s agenda in the […]

Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage is ‘Liz Truss all over again’ – as it happened

June 5, 2025

From 8h ago 06.50 EDT Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage is ‘Liz Truss all over again’ Keir Starmer has launched a series of attacks on Nigel Farage, telling the public they cannot trust the Reform UK leader. Speaking at an event at a business in north-west England, the prime minister said Farage would not have […]

Crypto has a champion in the White House, Vance tells bitcoin conference

June 5, 2025

Vice President JD Vance gives a thumbs up during the U.S. Naval Academy graduation on Friday, On Wednesday he said the Trump administration is giving a thumbs up for cryptocurrency. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) — President Donald Trump is a strong ally for the growing cryptocurrency industry, Vice President […]

Growing the Economy from the Bottom Up is America’s Best Bet

June 4, 2025

America stands at a crossroads. We can try to cut our way out of a looming fiscal crisis—slashing services, tightening belts, and watching as the walls close in on the American Dream. Or we can choose a different path: one of expansion, inclusion, and opportunity. I call this approach “Raising the Third,” a national strategy […]

Lorne Gunter: PM Carney set to worsen Trudeau’s fiscal failures

June 1, 2025

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lorne Gunter: PM Carney set to worsen Trudeau's fiscal failures Photo by Justin Tang / THE CANADIAN PRESS Article content Ever wonder how glamorous the life of a daily newspaper columnist is? Well, here’s how I spent my Friday morning. First, I did a […]

Manchester United 4-1 Athletic Club (7-1 agg): Europa League semi-final, second leg – as it happened

May 11, 2025

9h ago 17.22 EDT “It’s hard to describe what it is to be a manager at this kind of club,” he says to finish, “because you want to give something to them,” meaning the fans. “We were so disappointing during the season, so it’s more important to give something to them than to put it […]

Inflation causes bump in meals & rooms tax revenue | CloseUp

May 11, 2025

Inflation causes bump in meals & rooms tax revenue | CloseUp Share Copy Link Copy PRESIDENTIAL MEME COIN ILLEGAL, AS LAWMAKERS IN CONCORD TRY TO SORT OUT STATE FINANCES AND HOW MUCH MONEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE NEXT TWO YEAR BUDGET. THERE’S AN INTERESTING TWIST ON THE ROOMS AND MEALS TAX. TOP REVENUE OFFICIALS […]