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2026-02-06T07:39:57+00:00
Jobless rate rises to 2-year high in 2025
THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high of 4.2%, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary data from the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the jobless rate in December was ...
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2026-02-06T06:05:31+00:00
A new way to work: Silver City brings campus-style offices to the metro
Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single building 50 stories high, concentrated in one area, and located in a highly congested central business district. While offices of this kind have served as a home for a bulk of the business process outsourcing industry in the country, m...
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2026-02-06T04:00:19+00:00
Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week
Flower prices at Dangwa, Manila, are expected to rise due to the anticipated surge in demand as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to several vendors on Wednesday. Lolita N. De Dios, 47, a flower vendor for 20 years, said that prices of roses — the top-selling flower during the occasion — which are currently sold at...
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2026-02-06T02:43:39+00:00
TESDA’s all-in-one app targets over a million workers, students
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it aims to improve the accessibility of certifications and work opportunities for over a million skilled workers and students through its newly launched mobile application. “The TVET ecosystem in the Philippines is around 1.6 to 1.8 million Filipinos...
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2026-02-05T16:32:19+00:00
DA to change benchmark for ‘flexible’ rice tariff scheme
By Vonn Andrei E. Villamiel THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) will replace the benchmark price used for the “flexible” rice tariff scheme to better reflect the actual prices of rice varieties that the country imports. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told BusinessWorld that the agency will no longer ...
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2026-02-05T16:31:18+00:00
Targeted tax incentives and less borrowings may help Philippines avert ‘growth recession’ — CPBRD
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government should boost industrial output through targeted tax incentives while cutting reliance on borrowing, allowing the private sector to drive economic activity and support a slowing economy that showed signs of a “growth recession” last year, a congression...
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2026-02-05T16:10:32+00:00
Reforming towards fair and efficient trade
As one of the central pillars of economic development, trade and commerce occupy a singularly vital space in a nation’s agenda. When trade is strong, a country bustles with life creating goods, transporting resources, and engendering prosperity. When trade is held back, whether by smuggling, by illicit markets, or ramp...
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2026-02-05T16:08:24+00:00
ACEN takes full control of India RE business after stake buyout
AYALA-LED ACEN CORP. has strengthened its footprint in India after acquiring the remaining stake held by Singapore-based UPC Renewables in their joint venture, allowing it to take the lead in developing more than a gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy (RE) projects. ACEN told the local bourse on Thursday that its subsidia...
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2026-02-05T16:08:21+00:00
Modernizing frontlines of trade: Inside BoC’s digitalization drive
In an era increasingly defined by digital governance, the modernization of border control and customs administration has become a strategic imperative for national development. The Bureau of Customs (BoC) has embarked on an extensive digital transformation program designed to enhance trade facilitation, increase operat...
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2026-02-05T16:07:24+00:00
Korea-backed firm plans P64.3-B pumped storage project in Benguet
FILIPINO-KOREAN firm Coheco Badeo Corp. is planning to develop a 500-megawatt (MW) pumped storage hydropower project in Kibungan, Benguet. The proposed Kibungan pumped storage facility is expected to provide additional power supply to the Luzon grid, according to its filing with the Department of Environment and Natura...
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2026-02-05T16:06:24+00:00
RCR posts 35% revenue growth on mall asset infusions
RL COMMERCIAL REIT, Inc. (RCR), the real estate investment trust of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), reported a 35% increase in unaudited revenues for 2025, reaching P11.08 billion, driven by asset infusions from its sponsor. Occupancy rates remained steady at 96% last year, RCR said in a statement to the Philippine Stock E...
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2026-02-05T16:06:06+00:00
Tightening the gates against smuggling
Annually, billions of pesos worth of goods and produce pass through the thousands of ports in the Philippines, making up the country’s trade industry that fuels local markets and sustains livelihoods for millions of Filipinos. Yet, alongside the legitimate flow runs a shadow economy of sorts run by smugglers. Hidden in...
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2026-02-05T16:05:28+00:00
To mourn or not to mourn
Movie Review Hamnet Directed by Chloé Zhao
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2026-02-05T16:05:23+00:00
Megaworld to develop 18-ha beachside village in Nasugbu
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is developing a beachside residential village along the coast of Nasugbu, Batangas, which is expected to generate P7 billion in sales by 2032. The 18-hectare (ha) project, called Villa Scala, will rise within the 116-hectare Nascala Coast and will feature 217 prime residential ...
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2026-02-05T16:04:45+00:00
EastWest Bank expects sustained asset growth
EAST WEST BANKING Corp. (EastWest Bank) expects sustained asset growth this year, still driven by its consumer business. “We’ve looked at it, maybe [assets could grow by] low to mid-teens. Again, keep it steady. We’ve been doing that for the last three years, so no change in strategy. It’s really how you sustain that g...
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2026-02-05T16:04:23+00:00
SM Prime unit completes 8.3-ha Provence village in Batangas
SY-LED SM Prime Holdings, Inc., through its leisure residential arm Highlands Prime, Inc., has finished its 8.3-hectare (ha) French-themed residential development, Provence, in Talisay, Batangas. The development features 119 residential lots sized between 240 square meters (sq.m.) and 451 sq.m., with about 14 lots per ...
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2026-02-05T16:04:08+00:00
Impeachment complaints: Not exactly bad timing
 
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2026-02-05T16:03:45+00:00
Peso jumps to 7-week high on rate cut bets
THE PESO soared to a seven-week high against the dollar on Thursday as faster-than-expected January inflation strengthened expectations of a final rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) this month. The local unit jumped by 28 centavos to close at P58.69 versus the greenback from its P58.97 finish on Wednesda...
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2026-02-05T16:03:27+00:00
Stuff to Do (02/06/26)
1 of 6 Drop by the Art Fair THE 13th edition Art Fair Philippines is now being held at the Circuit Corporate Center One at Circuit Makati, from Feb. 6 to 8. The fair will be spread throughout six floors of the office building. There will be hourly P2P buses from the One Ayala transport hub on EDSA corner Ayala Ave., to...
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2026-02-05T16:03:22+00:00
Asiabest Group invests P100M to launch modular construction unit
ASIABEST GROUP International, Inc. said its board of directors has approved a P100-million investment to establish its wholly owned subsidiary ABG Modular, which will focus on modular construction and sustainable building solutions for the property development sector. “The Board approved the incorporation of a wholly o...
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2026-02-05T16:03:08+00:00
Beyond access: Why digitization alone will not empower Filipino households
 
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2026-02-05T16:02:30+00:00
PHL topped ASEAN in GenAI vulnerability — ILO
THE PHILIPPINES faces the highest level of jobs at risk due to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to a research brief issued by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, Generative AI and Jobs in the Philippines: Labour Market Expos...
https://www.bworldonline.com/labor-and-management/2026/02/06/728799/phl-topped-asean-in-genai-vulnerability-ilo/
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2026-02-05T16:02:22+00:00
SEC clears Century Properties’ P5-B bond offer
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved listed developer Century Properties Group, Inc.’s (CPG) planned P5-billion bond offer, which is expected to support its nationwide residential project pipeline. In a stock exchange disclosure on Thursday, CPG said it received from the SEC an order of registratio...
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2026-02-05T16:02:07+00:00
In defense of the Holy Fiscal Deficit: Accounting and economics
 
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2026-02-05T16:01:44+00:00
Visa sees AI-powered shopping taking off
GLOBAL PAYMENTS technology company Visa expects agentic commerce, or artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automated online shopping, to gain traction in the Philippines once worldwide adoption widens. “This is one of the exciting innovations and trends that we’re seeing. Our role as Visa is we detect and see how things...
https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2026/02/06/728790/visa-sees-ai-powered-shopping-taking-off/
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2026-02-05T16:01:28+00:00
How to cure demotivation
 
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2026-02-05T16:01:21+00:00
NEO Office PH partners with Holcim to co-process office waste
SUSTAINABLE OFFICE developer NEO Office PH has partnered with Holcim Philippines, Inc. to adopt cement kiln co-processing for waste collected in its office buildings, aiming to reduce landfill waste. The partnership leverages Holcim’s global waste management brand Geocycle to ensure responsible co-processing of post-co...
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2026-02-06T06:30:46+00:00
Japan’s Takaichi eyes decisive mandate as polls point to snap election landslide
The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/japan-election-takaichi-ldp-landslide-polls-ldp-trump-innovation-party-nikkei.html
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2026-02-06T15:32:07+00:00
India is reportedly 'ready' to buy up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft following trade deal with U.S.
An Indian government minister shares details about India-U.S. deal timeline and New Delhi's potential to buy more American goods.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/india-buy-boeing-aircrafts-80-billion-trade-us-deal.html
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2026-02-05T09:15:37+00:00
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The facts — and frictions — of the U.S.-India trade deal
The India-U.S. trade deal is a significant breakthrough, but is laced with terms that can cause friction between the two nations.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/cnbcs-inside-india-newsletter-the-facts-and-frictions-of-the-us-india-trade-deal.html
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2026-02-06T04:41:29+00:00
BYD shares set for six-week slump after posting two-year low in sales amid China EV slowdown
At least six major Chinese electric car brands reported a sharp sales drop in January from December, according to CNBC's analysis.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/chinas-ev-slowdown-persists-as-byd-posts-near-two-year-low-in-sales.html
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2026-02-06T05:10:42+00:00
AI fears pummel software stocks: Is it 'illogical' panic or a SaaS apocalypse?
The software space is facing serious market concerns this week, after the release of new AI tools from AI triggered a market sell-off.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/ai-anthropic-tools-saas-software-stocks-selloff.html
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2026-02-06T21:09:07+00:00
Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge
Stellantis said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26 billion) as it overhauls its business to accelerate the rollout of electric and hybrid vehicles.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/stellantis-reset-business-electric-vehicles.html
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2026-02-06T16:57:28+00:00
European stocks close higher as bumper earnings week concludes
The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally advanced 0.9% by the end of the trading session, reversing morning losses.
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2026-02-06T17:27:07+00:00
Hims & Hers shares tick lower after Novo's legal threat
Hims & Hers stock ticked lower Friday after Novo Nordisk said its newly announced Wegovy pill copy was illegal and that it would take legal action.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/wegovy-hims-hers-stock-novo-nordisk-pill-latest.html
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2026-02-06T06:09:49+00:00
U.S. asks American citizens to 'leave Iran now' ahead of high-stakes talks with Tehran
Differences over the scope for the talks have also cast doubts on whether it will still go ahead, keeping open the risk of U.S. military action.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/us-asks-american-citizens-to-leave-iran-now-ahead-of-high-stakes-talks-with-tehran-.html
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2026-02-06T10:25:18+00:00
Toyota promotes finance chief Kenta Kon as CEO in second leadership change in 3 years
Toyota Motor has announced that its chief executive Koji Sato will step down, and be replaced by the automaker’s chief financial officer, Kenta Kon.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/toyota-ceo-koji-sato-to-step-down-and-be-replaced-by-cfo-kenta-kon-profit-forecast.html
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2026-02-06T20:18:51+00:00
Amazon stock falls 8% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss
The company also said it expects capital expenditures to hit roughly $200 billion in 2026, compared with $146.6 billion estimated by analysts.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/amazon-amzn-q4-earnings-report-2025.html
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2026-02-06T07:30:01+00:00
CNBC Daily Open: Amazon one-ups its rivals on capex spending, but investors are already worried over AI valuations
Amazon's capital expenditure projection comes in at $200 billion, above analysts' estimates of $146.6 billion and higher than the roughly $131 billion in 2025.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/cnbc-daily-open-amazon-one-ups-its-rivals-on-capex-spending-but-investors-are-already-worried-over-ai-valuations.html
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2026-02-06T06:12:26+00:00
India's central bank keeps policy rates steady at 5.25% as U.S., EU trade deals set to support growth
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the policy rate to remain unchanged at 5.25%.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/rbi-keeps-rates-steady-after-us-eu-trade-deal-.html
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2026-02-05T18:58:45+00:00
Warren to call for reversal of Trump's UAE chip sales after 'Spy Sheikh' revelations
President Donald Trump made a deal in May to send 500,000 of the most advanced U.S. AI chips to the United Arab Emirates.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/warren-trump-chip-sales-spy-sheikh.html
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2026-02-05T15:25:45+00:00
Why Asia's richest man and BlackRock CEO want Indians to pick equities over gold
Indians are among the leading buyers of gold in the world, but the country has been seeing increasing financialization of savings, with mutual funds growing in popularity.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/ambani-fink-reliance-blackrock-gold-equities-.html
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2026-02-06T00:39:45+00:00
Bitcoin drops 15%, briefly breaking below $61,000 as sell-off intensifies, doubts about crypto grow
Some market watchers have suggested $70,000 is a key level to watch and a break below that could lead bitcoin to decline further.
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2026-02-06T02:24:21+00:00
U.S.-China power struggle thrusts Panama Canal back into the spotlight
It follows a contentious decision from Panama's top court to rule against a Hong Kong-backed firm’s right to operate two key terminals on the waterway.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/panama-canal-us-trump-china-xi-ck-hutchison-ports.html
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2026-02-07T09:35:06+00:00
Dividend yields of 6.3%! Here are 2 stocks to consider buying for passive income
When looking for dividend stocks to buy, the enormous 9%+ yielders will often catch the eye. But much like one of those bargain all-you-can-eat buffets, they’re often too good to be true. In other words, they’re traps. However, the following pair of dividend shares look solid to me. What’s more, they’re not carrying me...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/dividend-yields-of-6-3-here-are-2-stocks-to-consider-buying-for-passive-income-2/
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2026-02-07T09:21:00+00:00
How much would you need in an ISA to target a £500 monthly passive income?
An ISA can be used to earn a passive income, simply by using it to hold some shares that pay dividends. Sound simple? It can be – but how much passive income might such an approach generate? That depends on three key elements. First, how much money is in the ISA? Secondly, what is its average yield? That may move up ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/how-much-would-i-need-in-an-isa-to-target-a-500-monthly-passive-income/
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2026-02-07T08:26:00+00:00
A stock market crash might now be unavoidable. Here’s what I’m doing…
Stock market crashes are impossible to accurately predict, but investors are always interested in when the next one’s coming. And the last fortnight might have pushed us closer to the edge. But I think there’s an upside to this. Let me explain. There are lots of things that could cause share prices to fall dramatically...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/a-stock-market-crash-might-now-be-unavoidable-heres-what-im-doing/
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2026-02-07T08:16:00+00:00
Down 25%, should investors buy this stock for less than Warren Buffett?
During the second quarter of 2025, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway invested around $1.6bn in UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH). But the share price is down around 25% since then. Chances to get a better deal than the Oracle of Omaha don’t come around very often. So should investors seize the opportunity and buy shares? U...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/down-25-should-investors-buy-this-stock-for-less-than-warren-buffett/
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2026-02-07T08:11:00+00:00
Diageo shares are up 6% in a week. Is this the start of a huge comeback?
After much deliberation, I recently bought some more Diageo (LSE: DGE) shares for my portfolio. The timing turned out to be pretty good – in the last week, the share price has jumped about 6%. Of course, the shares are still well down from their highs. But could this be the start of the rebound investors are looking ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/diageo-shares-are-up-6-in-a-week-is-this-the-start-of-a-huge-comeback/
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2026-02-07T08:06:00+00:00
Why the FTSE 100 has smashed the S&P 500 this week
The FTSE 100 is up 1.36% this week, while the S&P 500 has fallen 0.7%. And this is just the latest update in what has been quite a run for UK stocks against their US counterparts. A stopped clock is right twice a day. But the FTSE 100’s recent outperformance isn’t just a case of being in the right place at the ...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/why-the-ftse-100-has-smashed-the-sp-500-this-week/
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2026-02-07T08:00:00+00:00
How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of £11,341?
With inflation still running ahead of target and the cost of living continuing to rise, earning a second income from doing very little remains an attractive prospect. That’s why lots of people buy dividend shares. And with a bit of thought and some careful research, I reckon it’s possible to earn a five-figure seco...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/how-much-do-you-need-in-an-isa-to-aim-for-a-second-income-of-11341/
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2026-02-07T07:51:02+00:00
2 battered growth stocks down 45% to consider buying right now
In the past few weeks, many growth stocks have been absolutely annihilated. As ever though, this simply creates opportunities to buy high-quality growth stocks at much lower prices. Here are two that have fallen more than 40% within a year. For investors willing to take a longer-term view, I think both are worth consid...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/2-battered-growth-stocks-down-45-to-consider-buying-right-now/
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2026-02-07T07:50:00+00:00
How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £300 monthly passive income?
It’s estimated that approximately 15% of UK adults have a Stocks and Shares ISA. Many of these individuals will be using them to buy dividend shares to help provide a second income. As an added bonus, this cash can be enjoyed tax-free. So without having to work for it, how much would someone need in an ISA to earn an...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/how-much-do-i-need-in-a-stocks-and-shares-isa-to-earn-a-300-monthly-passive-income/
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2026-02-07T07:41:00+00:00
3 UK dividend stocks tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026
Dividend stocks delivered some staggeringly strong returns in 2025, with the FTSE 100 index as a whole delivering the biggest gains since 2009. Yet, even with such tremendous growth under its belt, the UK stock market might still have some big winners in 2026. And right now, institutional investors have their targets l...
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/02/07/3-uk-dividend-stocks-tipped-to-grow-50-or-more-in-2026/
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2026-02-06T21:29:15+00:00
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.
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2026-02-06T13:55:09+00:00
Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
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2026-02-07T02:45:38+00:00
Lib Dem peer suspended again over harassment allegations
The party says it "has now received legal advice" that a 2013 inquiry into the allegations "was flawed in several respects".
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2026-02-06T15:57:13+00:00
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
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2026-02-06T00:42:34+00:00
Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge
A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.
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2026-02-06T16:02:44+00:00
Government could be forced to release 100,000 Mandelson documents
No 10 says it's the "early stages" of gathering documents related to the peer's appointment as US ambassador.
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2026-02-06T11:00:06+00:00
Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.
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2026-02-06T15:07:05+00:00
County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'
Worcestershire County Council is asking for £71m in emergency support.
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2026-02-05T22:02:53+00:00
Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.
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2026-02-05T16:50:19+00:00
Parliament revamp could cost £40bn and take 61 years
MPs and peers are presented with two renovation options and told to make a decision by the mid-2030s.
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2026-02-05T13:47:13+00:00
Ex-Tory councillor unveiled by Nigel Farage as Reform's Welsh leader
Farage said he had chosen Thomas ahead of the Senedd election because he was "battle hardened".
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2026-02-06T15:33:32+00:00
Trial hears ex-MP is person of 'highest integrity'
Former MP for Dewsbury will not give evidence in defence so character references read out instead.
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2026-02-04T21:41:07+00:00
Mandelson offered to help Epstein get Russian visa, documents suggest
Emails released by the US government suggest the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein planned to use the visa to meet young women in Moscow.
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2026-02-05T22:24:27+00:00
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
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2026-02-06T06:16:32+00:00
Asylum seeker barracks plans could face further delays
The Home Office may need planning permission before using Cameron Barracks as accommodation.
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2026-02-05T14:04:39+00:00
Community investment 'backs people' - Starmer
Keir Starmer says the expansion of a government scheme could benefit towns in East Sussex.
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2026-02-05T17:22:58+00:00
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year.
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2026-02-05T12:59:46+00:00
Farage apology over school racism allegations does not go far enough, ex-pupil says
The Reform UK leader was challenged on allegations of racism at his former school in a BBC documentary.
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2026-02-04T22:03:08+00:00
Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
It comes after a BBC investigation which showed people travelling long distances at high cost.
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2026-02-05T09:24:46+00:00
MPs back plan to release Mandelson files after Labour anger forces climbdown
The PM is forced to back down over a plan to withhold some documents about the ex-minister's appointment as US ambassador.
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2026-02-04T13:19:27+00:00
New party Advance UK unveils by-election candidate
Author Nick Buckley, 47, says he wants to clamp down on knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
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2026-02-04T16:10:51+00:00
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.
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2026-02-04T05:58:38+00:00
Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
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2026-02-04T04:28:18+00:00
Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.
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2026-02-05T06:11:30+00:00
'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler
The law was changed after the German shepherd nearly died while protecting his owner.
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2026-02-04T03:15:34+00:00
Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.
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2026-02-04T10:42:34+00:00
Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.
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2026-02-04T16:44:44+00:00
Who is Peter Mandelson?
A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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2026-02-05T14:38:21+00:00
Could this be the beginning of the end for Starmer?
Few Labour MPs are publicly calling for Sir Keir Starmer to go but this is very serious moment for the PM.
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2026-02-05T15:40:56+00:00
What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?
The PM has accused Lord Mandelson of lying throughout the process - but what did it involve?
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2026-02-04T21:28:40+00:00
'I never left your side': Emails reveal more about Mandelson's Epstein friendship
Emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein appear to show their friendship was closer than suspected.
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2026-02-04T15:58:07+00:00
Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.
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2026-02-02T22:13:06+00:00
What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say?
Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
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2026-02-04T11:04:25+00:00
'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.
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2026-02-01T14:37:31+00:00
Confirmed Gorton and Denton by-election candidates
Who is standing in the Greater Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton?
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2026-02-02T13:42:34+00:00
Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.
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2026-02-02T16:51:08+00:00
Can a Reform leader in Wales share the spotlight with Farage?
Questions on who will call the shots remain unanswered, as Reform prepares to announce who will lead the party in Wales.
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2026-02-05T09:23:32+00:00
Chris Mason: Starmer can ill afford any more days like these
Starmer is furious with Mandelson, and the mood among many Labour MPs is darkening, the BBC's political editor writes.
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2026-02-04T02:14:20+00:00
Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.
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2026-02-06T12:27:00+00:00
Americast
The president says he’ll honour the results "if the elections are honest”
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2026-02-05T12:10:03+00:00
Farage unveils Reform UK's Welsh leader
Nigel Farage unveils Dan Thomas as Reform UK's Welsh leader at a rally in Newport.
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2026-02-04T18:28:02+00:00
Joining Reform would be like swapping football clubs, says mayor
Conservative Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen says joining Reform would be like swapping Boro for NUFC.
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2026-02-04T06:00:00+00:00
Reform: Ready to Rule?
Laura Kuenssberg examines whether Reform UK is ready to be a party of government.
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2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
A cardiologist’s take on the new dietary guidelines
For the first time, the official guidelines read less like a math problem and more like common sense.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5724346-real-food-health-outcomes/
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2026-02-07T13:54:37+00:00
US, India announce framework for interim trade deal, including tariff cuts
The U.S. and India announced a framework for an interim trade deal in a joint statement Friday, an agreement the two nations said reaffirms their commitment to broader bilateral trade negotiations. President Trump announced earlier in the week that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged to stop buying Russian ...
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5727629-us-india-trade-agreement-framework/
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2026-02-07T13:40:03+00:00
Trump warns Iran of ‘steep’ consequences if no deal reached after ‘very good’ talks
President Trump on Friday called the recent talks between the U.S. and Iran “very good,” but said the consequences would be “very steep” if a deal is not reached. Despite the pressure, Trump acknowledged that negotiations take time, telling reporters late Friday that “we’re in no rus...
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5727581-trump-us-iran-talks-consequences-tariffs/
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