JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor not to hike taxes on banks
Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits.
Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn.
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy
The chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine.
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Formula E: Taylor Barnard on the end-of-season races in London
Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore
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From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers
While they were excited to start university, students say they worried about budgeting, making friends and being homesick
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Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib
Yemen’s Ministry of Information denounces Houthi attacks on Marib as ‘escalation’ that threatens lives and increases suffering.
Yemen’s Houthis have launched several strikes on the government-held city of Marib, also hitting residential neighbourhoods, according to local authorities.
US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar
Democrats in the United States have approved a shakeup to their 2028 presidential primary calendar as the party looks to take back the White House.
During a meeting on Saturday in Austin, Texas, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members voted to overhaul which states have the first say in picking the party’s presidential nominee.
Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings
Under the plans, Jenrick said they would invest in talking therapies, physiotherapy and employment support to move away from people claiming health Universal Credit (UC) payments and Personal Independent Payments (Pip).
Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
Many migrants have attempted to swim from Morocco to the Spanish enclave Ceuta
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President Donald Trump plans to highlight his record on crime and safety during a visit to New York on Friday, pivoting to one of his strongest issues as he looks to boost Republicans in battleground races ahead of the November midterms.