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Rachel Reeves ‘eyes tax raid on expensive homes’ in crunch Budget

Mansions and other high value houses in Labour chancellor’s sights as she prepares for crucial Budget later this month

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025

'On a scale of 0-10... the meeting was a 12': The US and China have agreed on a one-year trade truce after Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, although Nvidia Blackwell wasn't on the table

'Every year, we will review the deal, but I think the deal will go . . . long beyond a year' said Trump.

PC Gamer · Oct 31, 2025

US debt set to soar above Italy and Greece after Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

While the European countries have brought their spending under control, the US president’s tax cuts and defence spending will lead to increased borrowing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025

Tuesday briefing: After the hostage release, five questions that will shape Gaza’s future

In today’s newsletter: Wild celebrations on both sides – but prospects for an enduring peace rest on compromises that appear difficult to reach

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

Pentagon's Critical Mineral Stockpiling Plan Points To Shortage Expectations

The Pentagon is moving to secure a $1 billion stockpile of critical minerals. The Department of Defense is aiming to insulate the U.S. defense supply chains from China’s tightening control of strategic metals.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

AI adoption far outpaces that of the early Internet — report sheds light on worldwide AI penetration and usage patterns

A Financial Times report sheds light on worldwide AI penetration and usage patterns

Tom’s Hardware · Oct 9, 2025

Meta And Apple Nearing Settlement With EU Lawmakers On Antitrust Cases: Report

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) are reportedly close to settling their respective antitrust cases with the European Commission.

Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025

Taylor Swift receives mixed reviews for The Life Of A Showgirl

The album sees the singer open up about her romance with fiance Travis Kelce, and indulge listeners in a fun and playful 12-track pop record.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

Top Short Seller Jim Chanos Sounds Alarm After First Brands Bankruptcy, Says Could Trigger A Wave Of Corporate Collapses: 'Should Be The First Red Flag'

Jim Chanos, one of Wall Street’s most prominent short sellers and the investor known for exposing energy trader Enron’s fraud, has said that the bankruptcy of U.S.-based First Brands Group could trigger a wave of corporate collapses.

Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025

Tesco delivers but FTSE ends four-day winning run

Tesco raised profit guidance after a better-than-expected first half.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025