September 2019

John McDonnell: Government spending plans are ‘grubby electioneering’

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has criticised the government’s spending plans, saying: “Do not insult the intelligence of British people.” Chancellor Sajid Javid outlined £13.8bn of investment in areas including health, education and the police in what he said was the fastest increase in spending for 15 years. Read more: Chancellor declares end of austerity Source

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Johnny Marr, Debbie Harry and Dave celebrate independence at AIM Awards

Image copyright Callum Baker Image caption Dave won the night’s two biggest prizes – album and track of the year Johnny Marr, Debbie Harry, Idles and Dave led the list of winners at the Association of Independent Music (AIM) Awards on Tuesday. Dave took two prizes – best independent album for Psychodrama and best independent

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The Latest: Advocacy groups disappointed in YouTube-FTC deal

The Latest on U.S. fine against YouTube (all times local): 10:35 a.m. Child advocacy groups that helped spark a government investigation of YouTube say the outcome doesn’t do enough to protect children. YouTube owner Google will pay the Federal Trade Commission $136 million and New York state $34 million to settle charges of violating children’s

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Rules Requiring More Energy-Efficient Bulbs

The Trump administration announced new rules on Wednesday to roll back requirements for energy-saving light bulbs, a move that could contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. The Energy Department’s filing in the Federal Register will prevent new efficiency standards from going into effect on Jan. 1 under a law passed in

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Stocks move higher as investors pivot after broad sell-off

Stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors pivoted to riskier holdings a day after taking shelter from the latest salvos in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. Investors snapped up technology, industrial and bank stocks. Encouraging overseas developments helped paint a more stable economic picture, despite the ongoing trade

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