[ad_1] Rishi Sunak has announced plans to cut the time it takes to see a GP in England as the prime minister hurried to deliver on his promise to cut NHS waiting…
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UK inflation holds back demand as consumers spend more on less
[ad_1] UK consumer spending grew at about half the pace of inflation in April as fast-rising prices continued to suppress demand, even as the leisure sector saw some “renewed momentum”, according to…
Jury set to decide writer’s claim that Donald Trump raped her
[ad_1] Nine New Yorkers will decide whether Donald Trump is liable for the alleged rape of a journalist in a Manhattan department store almost 30 years ago, when jury deliberations begin on…
Met ‘regrets’ arresting anti-monarchy protesters during coronation
[ad_1] The Metropolitan Police said on Monday night that it “regrets” arresting six anti-monarchy protesters at Saturday’s coronation, hours after Rishi Sunak backed the force’s handling of the event. The Met made…
Canada expels Chinese diplomat for allegedly targeting lawmaker
[ad_1] Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat for allegedly targeting a Canadian politician, in the latest example of Ottawa’s harsher tone towards Beijing over everything from electoral interference to Taiwan. Canada’s foreign…
Lula ally picked for Brazil central bank post
[ad_1] An ally of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been appointed to a post on Brazil’s central bank, as the leftwing leader increases the pressure to cut interest rates. Gabriel…
US banks plan to tighten lending standards amid loan loss fears
[ad_1] US banks expect to tighten lending standards over the course of the year because of worries about rising losses in their loan portfolios and concerns that customers will continue to withdraw…
Coronation Weekend’s ‘Big Help Out’ aims to kick-start volunteering sector
[ad_1] Standing in the afternoon sun next to a noisy dog kennel at the Leybourne animal center in Kent, south-east England, John Golding explained he had decided to volunteer for the first…
Buffett/capital allocation: Berkshire’s cash earns big interest while deal hunt continues
[ad_1] The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to require US-listed companies to explain their share buyback philosophies more clearly to their shareholders. Warren Buffett has already done so, at the multi-billionaire…
JPMorgan ordered to pay Frank founder’s legal fees in fraud case
[ad_1] JPMorgan Chase must pay the legal fees for Frank founder Charlie Javice in her defense against a lawsuit from the US banking group, which has alleged that she defrauded the company…