UK Budget 2024 LIVE updates as Rachel Reeves announces £40bn tax rise with benefits and pensions increases
Rachel Reeves is presenting Labour's first budget for 14 years in Parliament this afternoon.
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Electric cars, fracking, LNG: How do Harris and Trump compare on key climate issues?
With the US elections scheduled for November, the superpower's approach to climate change hangs in the balance.
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On October 29-30, the Ukrainian Civil Society Hub in the EU, Brussels, will host the II Summit "Veterans' Partnership and Health", featuring over 70 speakers from Europe, the UK, the USA, and Ukraine to discuss and develop systemic solutions in the following areas: International partnership and support for Ukraine; Medical and psychological rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the path for amputees; Support and development of veteran businesses; Ukrainian women in times of war; and Countering Russian propaganda.
Rise of mobile payments, transfers, bank cards: How Algeria is transitioning to digital payments
Algeria is gradually moving towards a digital payments system. The country saw a 71% increase in digital financial transactions in the first quarter of 2024.
Russia’s expanded BRICS meeting sends jitters around Europe
An expanded meeting of emerging economies taking place in Kazan, Russia, is sending jitters among EU policymakers.
Would Donald Trump’s trade tariffs hurt Europe?
Donald Trump has a trade trick up his sleeve that he insists he’s not afraid to use if re-elected in November: a universal tariff of up to 20% on all foreign-imported products.
Hermès bags support from super-wealthy despite China slowdown
Design house Hermès has reported resilient sales figures despite a wider slowdown in the luxury market.
UN report: Gaza faces seven-decade setback and acute hunger crisis amid ongoing conflict
Development in Gaza has been set back by as much as 69 years, according to an assessment made by a UN-backed report.