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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 8 May:UK in the news. BOE cuts. UK makes trade deal w/ US
It was UK day as the Bank of England cut rate by 25 basis points which was not a surprise, but the dissenters who wanted to cut by 50 basis points and [...]
F.B.I. Director Walks Back Concerns About Trump Budget Cuts
After telling House lawmakers that the F.B.I. needed more resources, Kash Patel told senators that he agreed with a proposal to slash more than $500 m [...]
Starmer faces growing rebellion over welfare cuts
Joshua NevettPolitical reporterBBCPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing a growing rebellion by Labour MPs over planned welfare cuts some have warn [...]
Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way split among policymaker [...]
Labour MPs signal rebellion over benefits cuts
A number of Labour MPs have said they will vote against the government's proposed cuts to disability benefits.Nine Labour MPs voiced concern over the [...]
Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn
Becky MortonPolitical reporterPMQs: Badenoch presses PM on winter fuel paymentSir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to axe winter fuel payments f [...]
Columbia Lays Off Nearly 180 People Because of Trump Research Cuts
“We understand this news will be hard,” Claire Shipman, Columbia University’s acting president, wrote in a note to the community.
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Winter fuel cuts were factor at elections, admits minister
Paul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesRestricting winter fuel payments dented Labour's support at last week's local elections, the health secretary [...]
First minister Eluned Morgan to ‘call out’ UK Labour welfare cuts
Gareth LewisPolitical editor, BBC Wales NewsGetty ImagesFirst Minister Eluned Morgan will "call out" UK government welfare cuts but will stop short of [...]
Amid Trump Cuts, Officials Resign From the National Endowment for the Arts
Senior officials announced their resignations after the Trump administration withdrew grants from arts organizations around the country.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds : Fed to Hold Rates, Could Signal Possible Cuts Ahead
Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting May 5.
A decision by the U.S. Federal Rese [...]
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds : Fed to Hold Rates, Could Signal Possible Cuts Ahead
Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting May 5.
A decision by the U.S. Federal Rese [...]
Trump Budget Cuts Funding for CDC
Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.
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Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’
The former agency directors say current employees will face an “impossible task” to maintain service just as hurricane season begins.
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Science backers say proposed science cuts pose dire risks.
One expert said the consequences would be “catastrophic” if Congress enacts the White House agenda of sweeping budget cuts.
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