Putin signs record Russian budget, one-third for defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a record budget Sunday, one- third of which is earmarked for defense spending. Photo Vyacheslav Profokofyev/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool/EPA-EFE Dec. 1 (UPI)…
'I visited budget French ski slopes and was stunned by one thing'
Rachel Hagan follows in the ski tracks of Olympians on a budget break to France, where she carved up the slopes and enjoyed some delicious…
‘Budget put us off hiring’ and ‘Cabinet assisted dying split’
The ongoing fallout from the Budget leads several front pages. The Times reports on business leaders warning that the rise in employer's national insurance will…
Rachel Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today
RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today.At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will…
Musk’s budget crusade may cause a constitutional clash in Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON — When Elon Musk first suggested a new effort to cut the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual…
'I planned a winter Dubai holiday on a budget and this £10 activity surprised me the most'
Dubai is a city of contrasts, and there are plenty of things to do at both ends of the budget - from an affordable Emirati…
Trump chooses Bessent for treasury secretary, Vought for budget director
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday continued filling out his Cabinet by nominating Scott Bessent for treasury secretary and Russell Vought to head the White…
Trump picks Bessent as Treasury secretary, Vought top budget official
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next…
Spain fines five budget airlines $186 million for ‘abusive practices’
Spain's government said Friday five low-cost airlines have been fined $186.32 million for what Minister of Social Rights Pablo Bustinduy said were abusive practices like…
US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressDavid KoenigPublished Nov 22, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
‘Betrayed’ farmers take Budget protest to London
Getty ImagesMembers of the farming community from Winchester have travelled to London for the protestThe National Farmers Union has accused the government of "betrayal" over…
Prices at budget shops Lidl and Aldi set to rise with other high street favourites to follow
BRITS on a budget are to face even higher prices at discount shops such as Aldi and Lidl because of the Chancellor’s tax raid.Low-cost retailers…
Hospitality workers’ jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn
Getty ImagesLast month's Budget raised the amount employers will pay in National Insurance ContributionsTop pub and restaurant bosses have warned the chancellor that tax rises…
No tax hikes for UK Gambling in 2024 Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms
IN her inaugural Budget speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves confirmed that there will be no increase in taxes for the UK gambling sector in 2024.The…
Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax raid could add a further 5p to the price of a pint
THE Chancellor’s Budget tax raid could add a further 5p to the price of a pint, undoing her claim to be knocking a penny off.Pub…
Often overlooked holiday spot is perfect budget getaway at ‘half the cost’ of European favourites
Using pounds in South Africa can let holidaymakers live a life of luxury for their trip abroad - and even have some cash leftover after…
L.A. may borrow money to pay its growing legal bills
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser with all your local political…
Loophole to avoid hundreds in flight tax not closed in the Budget
An aviation loophole, which exempts flights to and from Scotland's Highlands and Islands from Air Passenger Duty (APD), remains in place after Rachel Reeves' budget…
Thousands of households can get up to £30k free cash for energy-saving home improvements Budget documents reveal
THOUSANDS of low-income households will get up to £30,000 free cash for energy-saving home improvements. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the support in her Autumn…
Workers’ warned Budget tax rises will hit their pay
Getty ImagesWorkers have been warned their pay will be hit by Budget tax rises aimed at employers.Firms will bear the brunt of the Budget's £40bn…