G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so war with Russia ends in 2025 ‘through diplomatic means’. Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2024
Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – as it happened Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024
Few expected Britain to boom but the GDP figures will worry the Treasury Summer slowdown raises questions of whether Reeves’s bleak outlook in the run-up to the budget hindered growth The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024
UK mortgage rates rising; Meta fined for breaching EU antitrust rules – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
Jet-setting Starmer graces Cop29 with bold claims and few plans Prime minister stayed out of hot water by being short on detail – or opinions The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024
Labour advisers want lessons learned from Harris defeat: voters set the agenda Focusing on joy over voters’ concerns about economy was Harris campaign’s downfall, some Labour insiders say The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024
What does Trump 2.0 mean for US foreign policy? Experts say Trump is likely to harden approach to Ukraine and China, and infuse more unpredictability in Middle East. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: First clash with North Korean troops, say Ukrainian officials What was described as a ‘small engagement’ in Kursk opens a ‘new page in instability in the world’, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 987 The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024
North Korea’s troops heading to Ukraine’s frontline as cannon fodder: ‘They will surely be killed’ G7 nations say Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops is a sign of desperation as Vladimir Putin looks to plug troop losses The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024
Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will face a shift in power in the global economy West’s dominance is being challenged, with Brics summit showing emerging markets are unwilling to bow to pressure The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024
Thursday briefing: What you need to know about Rachel Reeves’s plans for the economy In today’s newsletter: They spent weeks bracing the country for ‘tough decisions’, but in Labour’s first budget in 14 years, the chancellor adopted a slightly more optimistic tone The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2024
Rachel Reeves didn’t scare the markets. But nor did she impress with a growth plan Businesses adopt a wait-and-see response as it becomes clear the autumn budget is part of a long-term missionBusinesses react to The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
Five key charts: what will underpin 2024 budget statement by Rachel Reeves? Labour chancellor to deliver budget after speculation over tax rises, debt rule changes and promised end to austerity The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
G7 Finalize $50 Bn Ukraine Loan Backed By Russian Assets Profits G7 leaders have finalized details surrounding a $50 billion loan to aid Kyiv, backed by profits from Russian sovereign assets frozen after its invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement released Friday. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
Top News · Oct 24, 2024 G7 Allies Provide Billion In Loans To Ukraine G7 allies to provide Ukraine billion in loans backed by frozen Russian assets, aiding in defense and reconstruction efforts.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024 Report suggests Reeves could announce plans to change Britain’s debt rules The Chancellor will be looking to raise up to £40 billion from tax hikes and spending cuts in order to avoid a return to austerity.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024 Biden announces $50bn G7 loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets US Treasury Secretary Yellen says Russia will be ‘bear the costs of its illegal war, instead of taxpayers’ in the West.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 G7 To Make $50 Bn Ukraine Loan Available By Year-end: Yellen G7 nations are committed to making $50 billion in lending available to Ukraine by year-end, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday as she met her Ukrainian counterpart in Washington.
Top News · Oct 23, 2024 US And Allies Provide Billion Loan Package To Ukraine US and Western allies provide Ukraine with a billion loan package, supported by frozen Russian assets, to aid its economy and defense efforts.
Roll Call · Oct 23, 2024 G7 agrees to use interest on Russian assets for Ukraine loan; Biden eyes an arms component - Roll Call The G7 agreed to use interest from frozen Russian assets for a $50 billion loan for Ukraine. President Biden is eyeing an arms component.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 Putin Faces Calls For Peace At Flagship BRICS Summit World leaders called for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine at the BRICS summit in Russia on Wednesday, as President Vladimir Putin told them he welcomed offers to mediate in the Ukraine conflict.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 Putin Touts 'Multipolar World Order' At Flagship BRICS Summit The meeting in the city of Kazan is the largest diplomatic forum in Russia since Putin ordered troops into Ukraine in 2022, triggering a barrage of Western sanctions and international condemnation.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024 UN Chief In Russia For Putin's BRICS Summit UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Russia on Wednesday to attend the BRICS summit, his first visit to the country for more than two years that has drawn scorn from Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 971 As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Draft-dodging scandal sees Kyiv’s top prosecutor resign and officials sacked Andriy Kostin forced out over rash of officials getting disabled status; North Korean soldiers ‘about to arrive in Kursk’. What we know on day 973