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Thousands of jobs at risk as bookies slapped with new tax raid during Budget despite warnings it would hit high streets

THOUSANDS of high street jobs were put on the line yesterday as bookies were hit with another tax raid. Chancellor John Healey pressed ahead with a fresh hike…

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Cumbria businesses welcome rates relief but warn of Budget pressures

Business support, help with energy bills and continued fuel duty relief were among the headline measures in the Budget, but Cumbrian figures have warned of continuing pressures on…

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Reading house hunter's five-year property search features on Channel 4

Reading house hunters faced tough decisions over budgets, locations and compromises on Channel 4's Location, Location, Location.

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EU Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration to Visit Bulgaria on October 29-30

European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration Piotr Serafin will visit Bulgaria on October 29 and 30, the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria has said. The visit…

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Salesforce Adds Hard Budget Caps and a Kill Switch to Agent Fabric

Salesforce added hard AI spending limits, a FinOps Dashboard and an Agent Kill Switch to Agent Fabric, available now. Agent Evals and API Evals, which test agents and…

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Chris Martin admits there's a steep learning curve for Wellesley mayor's job

New Wellesley mayor Chris Martin said other than the budget, he will have time to ease into the job after former mayor Joe Nowak left it in good…

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Budget 2026 LIVE: When John Healey will deliver first Budget as Andy Burnham's chancellor

The Budget is John Healey's chance to set out the government's spending plans on issues including the minimum wage and alcohol duty

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UK budget tests new PM as Iran war fuels inflation and defence spending pressures

LONDON, Oct 28 — Britain’s finance minister John Healey will unveil his first budget Wednesday, as he juggle...

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John Healey 'must do 1 thing' to save pubs and chippies as he hikes minimum wage 3.9%

The Chancellor is expected to announce the changes at Wednesday's Budget.

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Wednesday briefing: We asked you - what do you want from the Burnham government’s first budget?

In today’s newsletter: First Edition readers and people struggling with the cost of living tell us what the government could do to improve their lives Good morning. Don’t…

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Entertainment Hits $332. B To Become World’s Second Most Valuable Sector As Netflix, YouTube & Spotify Fly – Interbrand Report

Hollywood is struggling with layoffs and budget cuts, but entertainment just overtook the automotive industry to become the world’s second-largest business sector. That’s according to consultancy Interbrand, whose…

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Healey’s Budget cannot repeat the mistakes of Rachel Reeves

The ‘pitch rolling’ suggests this will be a Budget with a number of minor changes without signalling any major change in direction

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A $232M Legacy Sequel Has Some Scary Critic Reviews But Now It Is a #1 Streaming Sensation

Back in 2000, a low budget comedy movie turned the horror genre on its head, twisted it around, and turned it inside out, spawning not only a long-running…

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Drop by Kedai Nasi Lebih Afdal in Ampang for a budget-friendly meal drenched in ‘gulai’ and paired with juicy fried chicken, wafer thin ‘paru goreng’ and more

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — When wrapped in a brown paper parcel, rice, gulai and sambal are best buddies; the soft, fl...

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Turning digital ambition into public value

Malaysia's digital ambitions are clear. The recently announced Budget 2027 signals a more measured approach in the government's digital agenda.

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Industry warn Budget tax choices could undermine rural investment

Ahead of this week's Budget, farming lawyer Samantha Leigh warns inheritance tax uncertainty threatens farm succession, while Scotch whisky calls for a cut in spirits duty.

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Melbourne family ditches auctions, buys $80k below budget

A young Melbourne family fed up with the auction race took a different path to home ownership, and the speed of their new build caught them by surprise.…

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IoD Welcomes Announcements On AI, Devolution And Funding, But Budget Must Do More To Unleash Private Sector

Responding the announcements on AI, devolution and funding from the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Autumn Budget, Anna Leach, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors,…

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Tinubu links Dangote investments to jobs, import substitution

President Tinubu has commended the Dangote Group for its investments, citing their role in creating jobs, reducing imports and boosting Nigeria’s economy.

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75 Classy Gifts That Are So Damn Cheap On Amazon

From scented candles to chic accessories, find classy, budget-friendly holiday gift ideas your friends and family will love.

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Budget-Friendly Theme Nights Across Qatar – All Under QAR150

Craving Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Italian, or something sizzling off the grill? Explore weekly themed dinners across top restaurants in Qatar—each under QAR150. Aleph Doha Residences – Curio Collection…

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UK Budget and a Fed decision come next for a Pound off its high

The Pound was flat against the Euro on Monday, so GBP/USD's drop came from traders buying back Dollars before Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. It fell…

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Top mayoral aides launch defense of Mayor Johnson's tax-heavy $17.6B budget

But Brandon Johnson's aldermanic opposition appear poised to, once again, shoot down his attempt at a corporate head tax.

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Healey to announce minimum wage rise and slowdown in rates for young people

The Chancellor is expected to unveil the measure at the Budget next Wednesday.

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Meeting Our Budget Goals

This is the time of year when charities examine the trajectory of their bottom line and begin reminding supporters that the end of the calendar year is approaching.

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ThredUp Finds Secondhand Taking a Bigger Role in Holiday Budgets

ThredUp sees an opening to attract holiday shoppers as consumers turn to resale for gifts and sell belongings to help cover seasonal costs.

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Who could be badly hit by the Budget – and the people who might end up better off

The Chancellor will announce his Budget on Wednesday as he attempts to balance the books without a raft of tax rises

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WSTA calls for government to stop ‘tax raids’ ahead of Autumn Budget

Trade body the WSTA has called on the government to quash anticipated plans to raise alcohol tax in the Autumn Budget. Duty on alcohol is expected to increase…

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Is the AI Spending Spree Forcing Companies to ‘Triage’ Their IT Budgets?

Businesses know that they have to invest big in artificial intelligence. But are other key IT expenditures going begging as a result?

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Comparing the economic agendas for GE16

The old and the new were out in force recently as Pakatan Harapan and Bersama laid out their budget and economic agenda for the next general election —…

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Tories demand John Healey axe green levies in Budget instead of 'Benefits Street' bailout

Conservatives demand Chancellor John Healey scrap green levies and cut VAT on energy bills rather than funding a "Benefits Street bailout" in the Budget.

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Nadi landowners want budget commitment before city upgrade

She said landowning communities had supported the town's development since the 1940s and deserved recognition for their contribution.

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SRS prime investing more in NNSA, DOE researc

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), the joint prime contractor for Savannah River Site, is expanding research and development investments at the Savannah River Site with aims to accelerate…

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Lord Walker Calls for Welfare Overhaul at Labour Budget

The Iceland supermarket boss and Labour peer demands a cash reward for people moving off benefits, tax relief for young workers, and lower corporation tax to spur growth…

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Beyond Budget 2027: The work must go on

A FEW few months before Budget 2027, I wrote about my tax wish list for Malaysia.

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Experts seek solutions to market imbalances

PETALING JAYA: While Budget 2027 introduced several measures to support the property sector, experts say more needs to be done to address persistent challenges, including affordability and the…

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How I went on a Vegas trip without blowing the budget – from cheaper attractions to bargain tacos

WHAT happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas – right? Wrong. A local taxi driver gave me a piece of wisdom: the only thing that stays in Vegas is…

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Today’s horoscope: Is today your birthday? - Map out your year, and budget wisely (Oct. 25, 2026)

Celebrities born on this day: Ciara, 41; Katy Perry, 42; Josh Henderson, 45; Persia White, 50.

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