Rachel Reeves defends Labour green U-turn, saying she won’t apologise for fiscal responsibility – UK politics live | Politics

Rachel Reeves defends Labour green U-turn, saying she won’t apologise for fiscal responsibility – UK politics live | Politics

Key events Rishi Sunak was grilled on potholes and the lack of NHS dental care during an appearance on BBC Radio Devon. The prime minister, who is on a visit to the South West, brushed off criticism of his dental recovery plan from the British Dental Association (BDA), telling the station: Everyone will have their … Read more

MPs raise spectre of ‘scary’ ArriveCan report as auditor’s work awaits

MPs raise spectre of ‘scary’ ArriveCan report as auditor’s work awaits

Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Canada Committee hears allegations of bribery, corruption in addition to out-of-control spending Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Feb 08, 2024  •  3 minute read The ArriveCAN app. Photo by DAX MELMER /Postmedia Network Article content Allegations of bribery, corruption, deleted emails and a … Read more

Working out has replaced happy hour as the favored after-work activity

Working out has replaced happy hour as the favored after-work activity

Grabbing a drink with your co-workers at the local bar after a long, productive day at work may be losing its draw, workers say. According to a recent report by Gympass, a hub used by corporations to extend wellness activities to their employees, working out is the new “happy hour” for professionals. The company analyzed … Read more

The No.1 reason people get divorced

The No.1 reason people get divorced

If you’ve followed any celebrity divorce in the last 30 years, you’ve probably caught a glimpse of Laura Wasser’s career.  Wasser, a divorce attorney at Wasser, Cooperman & Mandles and the chief of evolution at Divorce.com, has represented Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears and Ariana Grande.  Celebrity divorces aren’t all that different from civilian divorces, she … Read more

El-Erian, Krugman and other top economists voice China opinions

El-Erian, Krugman and other top economists voice China opinions

Many Chinese developers have halted or delayed construction on presold homes due to cash flow problems. Pictured here is a property construction site in Jiangsu province, China, on Oct. 17, 2022. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images China’s economy is sputtering. Its property market is crumbling, deflationary pressures are spreading across the nation, … Read more

U.S. CEOs turn positive on the economy

U.S. CEOs turn positive on the economy

US President Joe Biden speaks about the economy and the deal between the United Auto Workers (UAW) Union and the big-three automakers, in Belvidere, Illinois, on November 9, 2023. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to … Read more

Most expensive US home lists for record $295 million

Most expensive US home lists for record 5 million

NAPLES, Florida (NewsNation) — The most expensive home in the country is on the market for $295 million. The property, known as Gordon Pointe, is located in Naples’ Port Royal neighborhood and includes three waterfront houses, a yacht basin and a dock for approximately six boats. It was brought to market by Coldwell Banker Realty’s Dawn … Read more

Former Iranian official tells Canadian deportation hearing he was unaware of regime abuses – National

Former Iranian official tells Canadian deportation hearing he was unaware of regime abuses – National

A former senior Iranian official facing deportation from Canada told a hearing Thursday he was unaware his boss had ordered police to kill protesters in 2019. In testimony before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Seyed Salman Samani said he knew nothing about a directive to use lethal force issued by his superior. Samani, who … Read more

Princess Cruises passengers fume as route switch cuts out the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean

Princess Cruises passengers fume as route switch cuts out the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean

Princess Cruises passengers have expressed their frustration over changes to upcoming cruises due to ongoing global conflicts. Two world cruises set to go ahead later this year have been rerouted, with customers given non-refundable future cruise and on board credits as compensation. The Island Princess’ World Cruise, which departed from Los Angeles on January 18, … Read more

Pakistan vote counts drags on after election marred by attacks, outages

Pakistan vote counts drags on after election marred by attacks, outages

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s vote count following a national election on Thursday was hit by unusual delays, leading the country’s election panel to issue a late night warning to polling officers, 10 hours after polls closed, to release results immediately. The election had already been marred by militant attacks and suspension of mobile phone services, with … Read more