Budget
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Meta’s Zuckerberg plans 30% budget cut to metaverse unit, potentially triggering January layoffs: sources
The proposed metaverse cuts are part of the company’s annual budget planning for 2026 [SAN FRANCISCO] Meta Platforms’ Mark Zuckerberg is expected to meaningfully cut resources for building the so-called…
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PM Hints Gambling Taxes May Rise in Autumn Budget
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted that gambling taxes could soon be going up, though he stopped just short of saying it outright. During an interview with ITV, he…
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Reeves’ budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
BRITONS reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, the first opinion poll since it took place has found, suggesting little relief for the Labour government’s slumping…
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Reeves’ UK budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
[LONDON] Britons reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, suggesting little relief for the Labour government’s slumping popularity. Respondents to a YouGov survey conducted after Wednesday’s…
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Salary Sacrifice Pension Perks Capped: What UK Workers Need to Know After Budget Change
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget announcement has confirmed a significant change to the way salary sacrifice pension contributions will be treated in the United Kingdom. From April 2029, workers who use…
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Bankers groan at UK tax rise even as lenders rally after budget
New tax rates for dividends, property and savings income and a decision to tinker with the treatment of cash savings accounts added to the gloom [LONDON] While some bank stocks…
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Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbs on Fed cut hopes; banks rally post-UK budget announcement
EUROPE’S main equity indexes closed higher on Wednesday, led by technology stocks as growing expectations of a US rate cut boosted global risk appetite, while financials also found support following…
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Anna Paulina Luna Exposes Secret UFO Footage, Questions Black Congressional Budget
US Representative Anna Paulina Luna has intensified her push for transparency around UFO and UAP programmes, alleging that critical footage and data are being concealed under a classified ‘black congressional…
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US Congressional Budget Office Hacked: China Suspected in Ongoing Breach Threat
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has reportedly been hacked, with the breach now considered ‘ongoing’. Lawmakers and staffers have been warned to exercise caution in their communications, as both incoming…
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IMF says Japan should avoid adding debt as budget pressure grows
Japanese exporters, particularly automakers, have so far absorbed much of the tariff costs, helping to shield US consumers [TOKYO] Japan should avoid taking on more debt to boost its economy,…
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UK jobs market slowdown shows signs of easing before budget
Wage growth in the private sector slowed to 4.4% in the three months through August [LONDON] The UK labour market showed further signs of stabilisation in data released on Tuesday…
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Budget Miracle: 11 Kitchen Gadgets That Could Save You £500 ($663) This Year
Your kitchen is more than just a place to cook, it’s a hidden savings opportunity. According to a 2024 report by the Office for National Statistics, UK households waste about…
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Budget Chinese carrier Spring Airlines mulls Hong Kong listing: sources
The airline has been more consistent in posting profit than the country’s main state-run carriers [HONG KONG] Chinese budget carrier Spring Airlines is considering a listing in Hong Kong, possibly…
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Trump Budget Chief Warns Federal Firings Could Begin Within Days As Shutdown Bites
The U.S. government shutdown entered its first day on Wednesday, and the Trump administration is already preparing to slash parts of the federal workforce. According to Reuters, Office of Management…
