UK government borrowing near record high for October

UK business closures overtake openings as high borrowing costs bite

Official data shows fall in start-up numbers in 2022, pointing to lower dynamism in economy

Nov. 29, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

UK economy stagnates as high borrowing costs hit activity

Flat GDP in third quarter poses challenge for chancellor as he aims to revive growth in Autumn Statement

Nov. 10, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Nov. 21, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - United Kingdom

David Cameron Brings Experience to UK Government, and an Uneven Record

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has presented himself as a change agent, chose a predecessor, Mr. Cameron, as his foreign secretary. But he comes with political baggage.

Nov. 14, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - United Kingdom

October obliterated temperature records, 2023 set to be hottest year on record

“The amount that we’re smashing records by is shocking.”

Nov. 8, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology

Britain can’t borrow at high rates, so it must tax the rich | Phillip Inman

The days of cheap credit that could have fuelled long-term investment have gone. Now chancellors must find a different source of revenue. Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement is fast approaching and it looks like the public will be treated to the ...

Nov. 18, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian

Government borrowing rises ahead of Autumn Statement

A smaller deficit across the first half of the financial year could still mean tax cuts in Wednesday's statement.

Nov. 21, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Gilt yields rise as UK plans to borrow more than expected

Treasury reduces issuance programme by less than market forecasts

Nov. 22, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom

U.K. Public-Sector Borrowing Climbs

U.K. public-sector borrowing was higher than expected in October, an indication that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will find little headroom to pass tax cuts in Wednesday’s autumn budget statement.

Nov. 21, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - United Kingdom

UK Cabinet Reshuffle: Government Shuffle in Britain Brings David Cameron Back to Government

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired his divisive home secretary, Suella Braverman, and named Mr. Cameron, the former prime minister, as foreign secretary.

Nov. 14, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > World News - United Kingdom

Russia produced 115 high-precision missiles in October, with 870 missiles in stock in total – intelligence

Nov. 6, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Russia

Economic Report: Pending home sales index drops to record low level in October

Pending home sales fell 1.5% to a record low reading of 71.4 in October, according to the monthly index released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is the lowest level since the index was started in 2001.

5 hr ago - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories

Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record

This October was the hottest on record globally, 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month — and the fifth straight month with such a mark in what will now almost certainly be the warmest ...

Nov. 8, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories

High-Speed Police Chases Rise Near Texas Border, Leaving Locals on Edge

Many law enforcement agencies have curbed pursuits because of their inherent danger. But some Texas authorities see them as necessary for border security.

Nov. 24, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories

UK inflation falls by more than expected in October to 4.6%, lowest in two years

U.K. inflation fell sharply in October to a two-year low of 4.6% from 6.7% the previous month.

Nov. 15, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - United Kingdom

UK house prices rise in October; grocery inflation falls below 10% – business live

Halifax reports UK house prices rose by 1.1% in October, amid a shortage of properties on the markets, while supermarket prices rises have slowed. Here’s Victoria Scholar, head of investment at interactive investor, on today’s grocery inflation ...

Nov. 7, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - United Kingdom

UConn tops Texas, nears nonconference record

In Monday's Empire Classic title game at Madison Square Garden, No. 5 UConn posted its 22nd straight win over a nonconference opponent by a double-digit margin, securing the championship with an 81-71 victory over the No. 18 Texas Longhorns.

Nov. 21, 2023 - espn.com - www.espn.com - TOP

Near-record 55 percent support abortion rights: Survey

Fifty-five percent of people said in a new survey said that pregnant women should be allowed to obtain a legal abortion if they want one for any reason, marking one of the highest shows of support on the issue since the 1970s. The new Wall Street ...

Nov. 20, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Abortion

Support for Abortion Access Is Near Record, Poll Finds

Some 55% of respondents say it should be possible for a pregnant woman to obtain a legal abortion if she wants it for any reason.

Nov. 20, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Abortion

Number of children in temporary accommodation at a 'record high'

Thousands of children "without a safe and secure place to call home", a charity says

6 hr ago - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds

While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.

Nov. 29, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com

U.S. Suicides Reached a Record High Last Year

Older men are at highest risk, while suicide rates among young people have declined.

Nov. 29, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News

The Papers: 'Happy N.I. Year' but 'tax burden to hit record high'

Thursday's papers are dominated by reaction to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement.

Nov. 23, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home

Poll: Gun ownership reaches record high with American electorate

A record share of voters in NBC News' latest poll say that they or someone in their household owns a gun.

Nov. 21, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Politics

The Ratings Game: Microsoft stock closes at record high after OpenAI ‘coup’

Microsoft Corp. moved quickly to turn a negative into a positive, and that helped it win Wall Street's cheers Monday.

Nov. 20, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories

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