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Trump endorses deal struck with Democrats to avert government shutdown

Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. The move comes as the US reels from the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. “Republicans and Democrats have come […]

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Waspi women compensation bid rejected again after government review

The government has restated its rejection of the campaign from women who claimed they were owed billions after their state pensions age was changed. The Women Against State Pensions Inequality – Waspi – campaign has lobbied extensively after claiming they were not given sufficient warning of the state pension age for women being lifted to

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Driverless cars are coming to London ‘this year’ – but are they, and the capital, ready?

Driverless cars are coming to London – some time this year. Waymo, Google’s driverless car division, has confirmed its self-driving cars will be fully operational by the end of 2026, assuming regulators give the go-ahead. The phrase “Q4” was mentioned: corporate code for the last few months of the year. There are around 24 Waymo

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Federal Reserve opts against interest rate cut despite Donald Trump pressure on Jerome Powell

The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates the same – despite pressure from Donald Trump to make a cut. The US central bank said on Wednesday that it will keep its key lending rate between 3.5% to 3.75%, claiming that economic activity has been “expanding at a solid pace”. It comes after the

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US plans to check tourists’ social media ‘putting people off travel’

A third of international travellers say they are less likely to visit the US if proposals to scrutinise social media accounts are brought in, according to a survey. It suggests proposals to screen visitors’ social media accounts and family histories – as announced last month – could cut tourism spending by $15bn (£10.8bn) and impact

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RAC owners rev up £5bn float plan as banks take steering wheel

The owners of the RAC have begun selecting bankers to spearhead a £5bn stock market listing which could become one of the London market’s biggest of 2026. Sky News has learnt that the breakdown recovery service’s trio of shareholders have picked investment banks including Goldman Sachs to lead a flotation. Money latest: The UK’s chicken

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