Biden’s judicial nominees roll onward in the Senate
Senate Democrats confirmed the Biden administration’s 220th lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary on Wednesday — and are poised to add to that total as they wind down their time in Washington before Thanksgiving. Lawmakers voted beyond midnight to end
John Lewis CEO criticises Rachel Reeves over ‘two-handed’ tax increase
Nish Kankiwala, chief executive of the John Lewis Partnership, has accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of implementing a “two-handed” tax grab on retailers, joining a growing backlash against the recent Budget. Kankiwala stated that John Lewis faces increased employment costs and higher
Tax revenues rise £24bn, offering government optimism amid budget backlash
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reported a significant increase in tax receipts, providing a much-needed boost to the government following criticism over the recent budget. According to leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, total tax receipts have
Republican Begich unseats Peltola in Alaska House race
Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola lost her reelection campaign Wednesday, a little more than two years after she unexpectedly flipped the Republican-held seat. Peltola lost to Republican challenger Nick Begich III, a business owner and grandson of former Sen. Nick
Santander UK sets aside £295m for car finance scandal
The brewing controversy over mis-sold car loans has forced Santander UK to set aside £295 million to potentially compensate aggrieved motor finance customers. The bank joins a small but growing list of lenders that have started to make provisions for the