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The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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Return to Office: UK Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs: Less Flexible Working in UK as Employers Offer Fewer Part Time and Remote Jobs
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BOE Warns of Risks With Private Asset Values Shrouded in Secrecy: The Bank of England is concerned about the ways that private equity giants value their holdings ...
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Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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UK inflation falls as crumpet and meat prices drop: New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
UK Recovery From Recession Gains Momentum as PMI Beats Forecast: The UK economy’s recovery from recession unexpectedly gathered pace at the start of the second ...
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Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
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BNP Paribas Is Said to Plan 50 Job Cuts Across Its UK Unit: BNP Paribas SA is planning to cut as many as 50 roles across its unit in the UK as Chief Executive ...
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Activist investor Elliott builds $1 bln stake in Anglo American: Activist fund Elliott has built up a $1 billion stake in Anglo American , a filing showed on ...
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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy: The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force.
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Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
‘The working class can’t afford it’: the shocking truth about the money bands make on tour
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The Met has made mistakes – stopping Gideon Falter crossing the road is not one of them
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Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University: Video shows chaos erupting at one Atlanta college as police clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian ...
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BOE Chief Economist Huw Pill Says He’s Cautious on Interest Rate Cuts: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said he’s erring on the side of caution in ...
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Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
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Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...
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Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny: Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-competition-watchdog-seeks-views-ai-partnerships-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
FTSE 100 hits record high as shares rise amid hopes of interest rate cuts: UK’s blue-chip index rises to 8,076, surpassing previous high of 8 ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/23/ftse-100-hits-record-high-shares-interest-rate-cuts
Egypt to Get UK Budget Support to Top Off $57 Billion Global Aid: Egypt expects to get $400 million in budget support from the UK over two years ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/egypt-to-get-uk-budget-support-to-top-off-57-billion-global-aid
‘I’ll be happy on the UK state pension in Italy, a glass of wine is just £2.50’: Linda Winter sold her £250,000 property in Plymouth and bought a 15th-century ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/happy-uk-state-pension-italy-3015869
NatWest becomes latest UK bank to report sharp drop in profits: The lender said pre-tax earnings in the first quarter of 2024 were £1.3bn - a decline of nearly ...
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Councillor feared being killed in row over birds’ nests: Owner of Leeds East airport attacked parish council chairman in quiet village
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Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign as Scotland’s First Minister amid threats of being ousted
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Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?: Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed ...
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK: Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-vs-moderna-battle-over-covid-vaccine-patents-begins-uk-2024-04-23/
FTSE 100 Live: What's Moving UK Markets, Right Now
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What are the new post-Brexit border controls starting on April 30?: On April 30, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports ...
reuters.com/world/europe/what-are-new-post-brexit-border-controls-starting-april-30-2024-04-22/
LIVE: Pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University and CUNY: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Europe's bank earnings to offer interest rate reality check: Investors should get a clearer picture this week of whether higher interest rates are still boosting ...
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
UK budget deficit for 2023/24 overshoots official forecast: Britain's government borrowed more than expected in March, capping the 2023/24 financial year with a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-public-borrowing-119-billion-pounds-march-2024-04-23/
UK businesses expand at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI survey shows: British businesses recorded their fastest growth in activity in nearly a year this month ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-businesses-expand-fastest-pace-11-months-pmi-survey-shows-2024-04-23/
UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body: Britain's car production fell 27.1% year-on-year in March as manufacturers wound down ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uk-car-output-falls-march-ev-transition-gears-up-says-industry-body-2024-04-24/
‘I’ll be happy on the UK state pension in Italy, a glass of wine is just £2.50’: Linda Winter sold her £250,000 property in Plymouth and bought a 15th-century ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/happy-uk-state-pension-italy-3015869
UK mulls fresh controls on 'sensitive tech' after China cyber attack claim: Britain is exploring new curbs on China's access to "sensitive ...
thenextweb.com/news/uk-sensitive-tech-china-cyberespionage
UK Exports Fewer Goods After Brexit, Tilting Economy to Services: The UK is still exporting fewer goods than before Brexit, as the economy becomes more reliant ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/uk-exports-fewer-goods-after-brexit-tilting-economy-to-services
Paid articlePaid UK rental costs rise at record 9.2% : Official figures highlight impact of higher borrowing costs on landlords and tenants
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Britain's anti-greenwashing rule for finance takes effect on May 31: Britain's financial regulator confirmed on Tuesday that its new bespoke rule to combat ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/britains-anti-greenwashing-rule-finance-start-may-31-2024-04-23/
Second animal runs into cab: bloodied horse gallops through London: Shocking scenes are unfolding in the London borough of Aldwych. Two runaway horses gallop ...
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from ...
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IMF Expects UK Economy to Be Big Growth Winner From AI Boom: The International Monetary Fund expects the UK economy to be one of the big winners from the ...
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Paid articlePaid UK economy grew by 0.1% in February: Second monthly GDP increase in a row raises hopes the UK is emerging from technical recession
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: UK on Track to Exit Recession with Rising GDP
- Britain's GDP rose by 0.1% in February despite heavy rainfall affecting the construction sector and retail.
- Sectors like manufacturing and services experienced growth, while construction saw declines due to bad weather.
- Recent months of economic growth suggest the recession may soon come to an end, although pressure from the cost of living crisis and higher prices persists for households and businesses.
- Despite the positive growth in 2024, GDP remains below 2023 levels and has been stagnant since early 2022, with real wages continuing to decrease and many facing financial difficulties.
The AI race is generating a dual reality: US tech giants may dominate but they won’t have it all their own way
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UK regulator examines Microsoft and Amazon’s AI dealmaking: Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA ...
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UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows: British employers reached slightly lower pay settlements with staff in the three months to ...
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A new photo of Prince Louis has been released to mark his 6th birthday: Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new photo of Prince Louis to mark ...
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UK police charge two men with spying for China: British police on Monday charged two men with spying for China, including one reported to have worked as a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-prosecutors-authorise-charges-against-two-men-over-spying-china-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Bankers lose hope of London IPO revival for another year: Banks have mostly given up hope this year will bring a long-awaited recovery in UK IPOs ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/bankers-lose-hope-london-ipo-revival-another-year-2024-04-23/
Pressure builds on Columbia University president to quit over Gaza protests: Both US lawmakers and protesters have criticised Nemat Shafik's handling of campus ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68893185
Texas Gov. Abbott faces backlash after mass arrest at UT Austin pro-Palestine protest
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4620838-texas-governor-abbott-backlash-mass-arrest-ut-austin-pro-palestine-protest/
Kate Garraway fans say 'it's wrong on every level' as she despairs at council: Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway reached out to Haringey Council via ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kate-garraway-fans-say-its-32604240
Quick Glance: Kate Garraway Fans Outraged Over Post to Deceased Husband
- Kate Garraway reached out on social media to address unsettling post received by her late husband Derek Draper.
- Following Kate's desperate plea, her fans sympathize with her and express outrage over the situation.
- Kate revealed the significant debts she has incurred due to Derek's care costs and discussed the lack of government support.
- Despite Derek's critical health condition and the substantial debt burden after his passing, Kate continues to struggle to receive the necessary assistance.
I'm a STEM graduate who had to leave Oklahoma to flourish. State needs to change its ways | Opinion
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/2024/04/23/opinion-oklahoma-provided-stem-education-but-womens-health-care-not-priority/73087775007/
Ohio Wesleyan to become tuition-free for lower-income Delaware County students: The Delaware County Promise will provide full-tuition scholarships to Ohio ...
dispatch.com/story/news/education/2024/04/20/ohio-wesleyan-now-tuition-free-for-low-income-delaware-county-students/73385459007/
Sanctions on Russian Metal Will Test the Limits of Its Epic Railroads: Moscow officials have turned east. Adapting the country’s vast logistics networks is ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/sanctions-on-russian-metal-will-test-the-limits-of-its-epic-railroads
Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/
NYPD arrested over 100 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Here’s what we know
cnn.com/2024/04/19/us/palestinian-protest-columbia-what-we-know/
Prince Harry says travel industry must do more for local communities: Britain's Prince Harry said it was crucial the travel industry did better by the local ...
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Paris Hilton shares first photos of adorable baby daughter London: Paris Hilton has shared the first picture of her daughter, London, on Instagram - months after ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/paris-hilton-shares-first-photos-adorable-baby-daughter-london-20683672/
‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham rebukes photographer over ‘show’ leg request: “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham rebuked a photographer allegedly asking her ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/entertainment/hannah-waddingham-olivier-awards-photographer-intl-scli/
Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark
- Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.
- The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.
- Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.
- The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’: After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/nyregion/columbia-student-protest-zionism.html
Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response: Fresh clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on ...
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Columbia Bars Student Protester Who Said ‘Zionists Don’t Deserve to Live’: After video surfaced on social media, the student, Khymani James, said on Friday that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/nyregion/columbia-student-protest-zionism.html
Being Jewish ‘never provocative’, says government after comment by Met officer: The Metropolitan Police apologised on Friday after an officer used the term ...
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-20/being-jewish-never-provocative-says-government-after-comment-by-officer
New LME Russia Metals Sanctions to Drive Sales to China: US and UK sanctions on Russian metals will cement China as Moscow’s buyer of last resort for key ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/new-sanctions-on-russia-to-drive-even-more-metals-sales-to-china
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Transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak at St. Louis University: Previous speakers hosted by the committee include actress and activist Jameela Jamil ...
stltoday.com/news/local/education/transgender-influencer-dylan-mulvaney-to-speak-at-st-louis-university/article_124fedda-fc02-11ee-89a4-87bab9442f3a.html
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html
Britain’s Reform UK party does not exist : But it is all the more powerful as a result
economist.com/britain/2024/04/24/britains-reform-uk-party-does-not-exist
Paid articlePaid Victoria Beckham: Spice Girls reunite... at Posh's 50th birthday: All five members of the group perform Stop at Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party in London.
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Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Water park with pool and beach are envisioned for Schuylkill riverfront near 30th Street Station
inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/schuylkill-river-water-park-university-city-district-20240418.html
“No Palestinian Is Safe”: Renowned Feminist Scholar Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian Arrested in Jerusalem
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/shalhoub_kevorkian
UK Brexit Border Rules on Imported EU Food to Add to Inflation: Allianz: Brexit border controls on certain foods imported to the UK from the European Union may ...
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What Professors Owe Our Students Right Now: 'If we are to reclaim our university, faculty and students must do it together,' writes Barnard professor Nara ...
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Expansion plans require 85,000 more childcare places by September 2025 : Pilot to explore how to repurpose unused school space to increase capacity for funded ...
theguardian.com/education/2024/apr/19/expansion-plans-85000-more-childcare-places-september-2025
Bank of England's Ramsden more confident UK inflation risks are ebbing: Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said on Friday that the risk of British ...
reuters.com/world/uk/boes-ramsden-says-inflation-could-hold-around-2-target-over-next-three-years-2024-04-19/
Microsoft announces new AI office in UK: The firm says its new London hub will "drive pioneering work" to advance AI models and development.
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Retail sales show zero growth despite 'fresh two-year high' for consumer confidence
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Ithaca Energy snaps up Eni's UK assets in $940 million North Sea deal: Ithaca Energy has agreed to buy nearly all of Eni's UK-based oil and gas producing assets ...
reuters.com/business/energy/ithaca-energy-buy-enis-uk-assets-about-940-mln-2024-04-23/
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