ECB picks three new senior supervisors

The Telegraph
The benefits time bomb awaiting Labour
Rob Trewhella’s biggest worry ahead of his 68th birthday in August is that there will come a time when he is no longer able to work.
The Telegraph
Labour has given the game away: it isn’t being honest about its plan to increase taxes
You may not have heard of Nick Thomas-Symonds. But if Labour wins the election on Thursday, he will become an important figure in Sir Keir Starmer’s new government. And last week, he let the cat out of the bag. He told us, quite clearly, that Labour is planning to adopt completely different plans to tax and spend than those the party has told the country.
Associated Press
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8B budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday signed California's budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and temporarily raising taxes on some businesses. Lawmakers passed the budget Wednesday following an agreement between Newsom and legislative leaders in which both sides made concessions and also had wins as they were forced, for the second year in a row, to pare back or delay some progressive policies that had been fueled by record-breaking surpluses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a responsible budget that prepares for the future while investing in foundational programs that benefit millions of Californians every day,” Newsom said in a statement.
The Telegraph
Economic tailwinds mean the next government will have no excuses
The timing of this week’s general election has seemed extraordinary ever since the date was first announced.
The Telegraph
Labour will grow Britain’s economy by ending the chaos
We are at a crossroads as a nation. Do we want five more years of chaos and decline or stability and change that can build a brighter future? That is what is on the ballot paper at this general election and it is the choice Telegraph readers will have to make on Thursday.
CityAM
Election 2024: Starmer and Reeves plan green belt house building blitz
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are planning a housebuilding blitz, including asking councils to review green belt land, in their first days in office.
The Independent
Revealed: the worst-hit schools as spending freezes amplify ‘privilege gap’
School cuts mean teachers spend extra hours as social workers, speech therapists, and caretakers — and politicians don’t seem to care
CNN Business
US employers want more part-time workers. Here’s what that means
Companies are becoming more fond of part timers these days.
Business Insider
Stock market today: Indexes cap stellar first half of 2024 with losses even after encouraging inflation report
Stocks edged lower despite market excitement over the latest personal consumption expenditures, which showed softening inflation.
CNN Business
It’s the economy, stupid. Here’s what you need to know about it for the presidential debate
Bill Clinton’s campaign was right on the money when it coined the famous “It’s the economy, stupid” slogan in 1992. That’s because the economy has consistently ranked among the top – if not the very top — voter issues in presidential election after presidential election.
Manchester Evening News
Rylan Clark says 'this is what I look like' as he ditches black locks and makeup as fans react
The BBC Radio 2 star has shown fans what he really looks like as he prepared for a 'reset'
HuffPost UK
Trevor Phillips Destroys Nigel Farage With One Devastating Question
The Reform UK leader rejected the accusation that his party is a home for racists.
The Telegraph
Woman charged after video allegedly showed prison officer having sex with inmate
A woman has been charged after a video emerged that allegedly showed a prison officer having sex with an inmate in a jail cell.
Manchester Evening News
Spanish police WON'T say if club altercation over 'wealthy man's missing designer watch' is linked to Jay Slater's disappearance in Tenerife
It comes as the search for Jay Slater around the Masca areas is called off
OK! Magazine
Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer finally reveals baby daughter's name
Lady Kitty Spencer has finally revealed the unique name she's chosen for her baby daughter in a sweet new post on Instagram, as royal fans gush over the 'beautiful' moniker
Manchester Evening News
The nine Man United players leaving today as Erik ten Hag begins summer transfer plan
With the end of the club's financial year, there is the inevitable goodbyes as players see their contracts expire
OK! Magazine
Carol McGiffin's blunt 4-word statement on friends Ruth and Eamonn split
Former Loose Woman Carol McGiffin has opened up with her true thoughts about Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes' split - two people she is friends with and admits she 'loves' equally
CNN
Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
When someone tried – and failed – to burn down a bus garage in Prague earlier this month, the unsuccessful arson attack didn’t draw much attention. Until, that is, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala revealed it was “very likely” that Moscow was behind it.
Manchester Evening News
Footage shows out-of-control XL Bully being chased by armed cops before being shot dead following horror attack on woman
GMP said the dog had to be destroyed 'as the last possible option'
The Telegraph
Old, rich and living on benefits: welcome to the state pension capital of Britain
East Preston feels an unlikely stronghold of benefits dependency. The genteel village on the West Sussex coast might be the closest thing that Britain has to a moneyed pensioner utopia.

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The benefits time bomb awaiting Labour

Labour has given the game away: it isn’t being honest about its plan to increase taxes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs budget to close $46.8B budget deficit

Economic tailwinds mean the next government will have no excuses

Labour will grow Britain’s economy by ending the chaos

Election 2024: Starmer and Reeves plan green belt house building blitz

Revealed: the worst-hit schools as spending freezes amplify ‘privilege gap’

US employers want more part-time workers. Here’s what that means

Stock market today: Indexes cap stellar first half of 2024 with losses even after encouraging inflation report

It’s the economy, stupid. Here’s what you need to know about it for the presidential debate

Rylan Clark says 'this is what I look like' as he ditches black locks and makeup as fans react

Trevor Phillips Destroys Nigel Farage With One Devastating Question

Woman charged after video allegedly showed prison officer having sex with inmate

Spanish police WON'T say if club altercation over 'wealthy man's missing designer watch' is linked to Jay Slater's disappearance in Tenerife

Princess Diana's niece Lady Kitty Spencer finally reveals baby daughter's name

The nine Man United players leaving today as Erik ten Hag begins summer transfer plan

Carol McGiffin's blunt 4-word statement on friends Ruth and Eamonn split

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead

Footage shows out-of-control XL Bully being chased by armed cops before being shot dead following horror attack on woman

Old, rich and living on benefits: welcome to the state pension capital of Britain