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Wales and Scotland should consider mayoral devolution, Burnham suggests

The Prime Minister also said Wales’s appeals to get control over the Crown Estate will be ‘given a fair hearing’.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Trump Adviser Sounds Alarm On Fuel Prices, Grocery Inflation As Iran War Keeps Energy Costs High, But Sees US Economy Entering 'Liftoff Stage'

Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, expressed his concern about the ongoing high fuel prices and inflation, against the backdrop of the continuing Iran war, which has been a significant contributor to the current economic scenario.

Benzinga · Aug 10

UK politics: Burnham defends cost of opening No 10 North against ‘London-based’ critics – as it happened

PM, on his first day at new base, says it will create ‘that sense of a more balanced country, that big things can be done from here’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Longtime Trump advisor Kevin Hassett emerges as favorite for Fed chair, Bloomberg reports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there’s a “very good chance” a new Fed chair will be named by Christmas.

Fortune · Nov 26, 2025

Trump Advisor Says US May Take Stakes In Other Firms After Intel

The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Monday.

International Business Times · Aug 25, 2025

Business execs are calling up Susie Wiles in panic over Trump’s mixed messages on tariffs

White House chief of staff said to be fielding calls from chief executives and lobbyists seeking clarity on the president’s policies

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

This Trump Appointee Could Bring Fiscal Sanity to the White House

"Personnel is policy" has shaped past administrations. Kevin Hassett, who has been tapped to lead the National Economic Council, will have a hand in tax reform, debt reduction, and more.

Reason · Feb 6, 2025

Fox Business Host Larry Kudlow Won't Be Joining Trump's Cabinet: Report

Kudlow, who served as president-elect's National Economic Adviser last time around, told Trump team he won't be returning to goverment

International Business Times · Nov 16, 2024

Former Trump Trade Adviser Vying For Key Administration Role

Peter Navarro, former Trump trade adviser, explores key roles in the new administration amidst evolving economic perspectives.

Top News · Nov 8, 2024

Larry Kudlow Discusses Migrant Crime And Border Security Concerns

During a recent interview, the former Director of the National Economic Council expressed concerns about the current state of immigration policies in the United States. He highlighted the challenges posed by unvetted illegal immigrants entering the country and emphasized the importance of thorough vetting processes to ensure national security.

Top News · Feb 21, 2024