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IMF chief urges UK to tackle borrowing before Budget
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has warned governments, including the UK, to take difficult decisions to reduce debt and control borrowing costs. Her comments come ahead of the 28 October Budget, as Chancellor John Healey faces weaker growth prospects, persistent inflation and mounting pressure over public finances. UK public-sector borrowing reached £18.3 billion in the…
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Leavitt says Trump privately criticised Starmer’s immigration policies at Chequers
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed that President Trump privately criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s government policies during a state visit to the UK last year. According to Leavitt, Trump used blunt language during a lunch at Chequers, characterising the then Prime Minister’s immigration and border policies as “stupid” and suggesting that British…
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Blow for Burnham as UK economic growth set to slow next year
The OECD has downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth next year to 1 per cent, citing weaker global activity, higher energy prices and elevated interest rates. The outlook is a setback for Andy Burnham’s spending ambitions and comes shortly before the government’s important Budget, when funding must also be found for defence plans. The…
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‘The Masked Singer UK’ Producer Argonon Names New CEO As Founder James Burstall Becomes Exec Chair
James Burstall has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive of Argonon, the television production company behind “The Masked Singer UK”, after 15 years leading the company. Amanda Goddard, the firm’s Chief Commercial and Legal Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive, whilst Burstall transitions to Executive Chairman with a continued active…
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Argonon Unveils Major Leadership Changes as Amanda Goddard Upped to President and Global CEO
Argonon, the major independent television production company, has announced its most significant leadership restructuring since its 2011 founding. Amanda Goddard has been promoted from chief commercial and legal officer to president and global CEO, taking charge of the seven-company group, whilst founder James Burstall steps back to become executive chairman after 15 years in the…
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Putin’s mobilisation threatens NATO alliance; Australia abandons climate and energy policy
NATO members brace for potential conflict as Russia escalates military posturing. Australia’s Coalition dismantles climate legislation, favouring coal and gas expansion.
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Panahi accuses Ardern of hypocrisy over $5.3m Sydney home purchase
Commentator Rita Panahi has accused former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of hypocrisy after Ardern and her husband purchased a $5.3 million home in Dee Why, Sydney. Panahi highlighted the contradiction between the property purchase and Ardern’s previous statements condemning capitalism as a “blatant failure”, as well as her past involvement with international socialist…
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FBI Recruitment Platform Breached; DoorDash Settles Wage Case as Microsoft Cuts Xbox Staff
The FBI’s recruitment website fell victim to a cyber attack claimed by the ShinyHunters group, resulting in the theft of approximately 3 terabytes of employee records. The breach represents a significant compromise of se
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UK to establish centre targeting Russian disinformation and deepfakes
The UK government is establishing a National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation and deepfakes emanating from hostile states, particularly Russia. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the initiative at the UN, stating that the centre will work with intelligence agencies, law enforcement and social media companies to “detect, attribute and disrupt” information attacks enabled…
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MPs reject calls to overhaul OBR after political attacks
The UK Treasury committee has rejected calls for fundamental reform of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), arguing that attacks from across the political spectrum amount to “shooting the messenger”. MPs said the independent forecaster should not be blamed for difficult decisions caused by constrained public finances, while acknowledging that its forecasts have become highly…