Budget leaves Labour seeking savings to fund pledges
The party's spending proposals have been thrown into disarray after Jeremy Hunt copied its tax plans. Source link
$2-billion downtown L.A. megaproject gets boost from governor’s office, hopes for approval in 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom will attempt to expedite construction of a $2-billion residential and commercial megadevelopment in downtown Los Angeles, his administration is announcing Thursday. The…
Warning of almost 20 years of pay stagnation
The Resolution Foundation says pay after inflation will take until 2026 to get back to its 2008 level. Source link
Opinion: Will Biden blow his State of the Union opportunity?
Wishful thinkers in both parties, and pundits too, have mused about a State of the Union address on Thursday in which President Biden looks serenely…
Alabama governor signs into law legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from…
Oil and gas profits windfall tax extended until 2029
Delivering his budget, Mr Hunt said: "Because the increase in energy prices caused by the Ukraine war is expected to last longer, so too will…
How Trump propelled Schiff to the general California Senate election
For all of California’s ills and hardships, nothing animated the state’s left-leaning electorate in this year’s Senate race more than the specter of former President…
Parents on up to £80,000 eligible for child benefit
The benefit will not be taken away entirely until an individual earns £80,000, under changes in the Budget. Source link
Krekorian’s office sent an email supporting a candidate. Did it cross a line?
Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian on Wednesday defended using a city email account to support a candidate whom Krekorian had endorsed in Tuesday’s…
Chris Mason: No fireworks but tax cuts headache for Labour
The Budget gives a glimpse of what will be the big tussles come the election, says our political editor. Source link
House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON — The House passed a $460 billion package of spending bills Wednesday that would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of…
Dharshini David: An election giveaway but taxes will still rise
My main takeaway from Wednesday's Budget is that many are still going to see their tax bills rise. Source link
Protesters calling for a cease-fire in Gaza abruptly ended Adam Schiff’s victory party
More than two dozen protesters shouting out calls for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip abruptly ended Rep. Adam B. Schiff’s victory speech at an…
House of Lords inflict more defeats on Rwanda bill
Peers fight to change the government bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers to the East African country. Source link
Schiff cheapened himself by boosting Garvey in Senate race
SACRAMENTO — Rep. Adam B. Schiff’s clever and cynical ploy in California’s Senate primary enabled him to avoid risk in the November runoff. But he subjected…
Minister's claim on academic cost taxpayer £15,000
The science secretary has accepted her original comments about Professor Kate Sang were wrong. Source link
Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for president
WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president on Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the then-president for…
Households worse off despite tax cuts – think tank
The chancellor's tax cuts won't make up for earlier tax rises and inflation eating into incomes. Source link
Laura Friedman takes early lead in race for Schiff’s former House seat
As initial vote counts rolled in on Tuesday night, Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) took an early but decisive lead in the race to replace outgoing…
Budget tax cuts are a Tory con, says Keir Starmer
Labour says people are still being asked to pay "more for less", despite a cut to National Insurance. Source link