Economy / November 23, 2023 In Defense of the 30-Year Mortgage A recent New York Times column argued that the long term fixed-rate loan popular with US homebuyers is unfair to banks. In fact the arrangement—a fruit of the New Deal—is something all Americans should be thankful for. James K. Galbraith Ad Policy Tears for…
The chancellor says he rejected income and inheritance tax cuts and chose cuts to help the economy.
1 hour ago About sharing One of the 48 children driven away from Kherson Regional Children’s Home in 2022 By Hilary Andersson BBC Panorama A key political ally of Vladimir Putin has adopted a child seized from a Ukrainian children’s home, according to documents uncovered by BBC’s Panorama. Sergey Mironov, the 70-year-old leader of a…
Chinese media report that children’s hospitals in parts of the country are overwhelmed with sick children.
25 minutes ago About sharing Watch: Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates exit poll lead By Paul Kirby & Anna Holligan BBC News, The Hague Veteran anti-Islam populist leader Geert Wilders has won a dramatic victory in the Dutch general election, according to the latest forecast. After 25 years in parliament, his Freedom party (PVV) is set…
8 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News There is an excitable industry of guesswork at Westminster right now. If anyone finds themselves lost for words – a rare affliction around here, it must be said – the gap is instantly filled by asking “when do you reckon the election will…
34 minutes ago About sharing By Max Matza BBC News US actor Jamie Foxx is being sued by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her at a restaurant in New York City eight years ago. According to the lawsuit, Mr Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, groped the unnamed woman after she…
50 minutes ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Household energy prices are set to rise in January, with confirmation due within hours when regulator Ofgem will announce a new price cap. Analysts suggest the typical household bill is likely to rise by 5% from its current level, to about £1,931 a…
54 minutes ago About sharing A new report is warning against the expansion of oil fields By Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The world’s oil and gas industry has been warned it faces a “moment of truth” at next week’s key UN climate conference. Dr Fatih Birol was speaking as global energy…
1 hour ago About sharing Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle started planning the tour this summer By Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Pop group Girls Aloud have announced a massive reunion tour for 2024, bringing their 11-year break to an end. Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine and Nicola will hit the road in May,…