Key Fed inflation measure shows 2.4% rate in November, lower than expected

No 10 aims to "Make Brussels Boring Again" by avoiding terms like ‘single market’ and ‘freedom of movement.’ Labour MPs are urging Starmer to support a youth mobility scheme amid a reset in EU trade relations. The mention of complex trade topics such as veterinary agreements and “Canada-plus” has become uninteresting to many, reflecting a shift in focus that No 10 hopes will continue, moving away from the intense scrutiny of past debates. Full Article

In the lead-up to the elections, the Liberals, initially optimistic about securing a majority government largely due to support in Quebec, are sensing a potential decline in their prospects. The Bloc Quebecois, under Leader Yves-François Blanchet, sees an opportunity to regain ground after a dip in poll numbers, aiming to save existing seats and gain new ones in the Montreal area. Although recent polls indicate the Liberals have a 16-point lead over the Bloc, a...

A gang of teenage girls is being sought by the British Transport Police (BTP) after they attacked an elderly man and woman on two Southeastern trains on March 18. The first incident involved a group of three girls assaulting a man on a train from London Bridge to Woolwich Arsenal, followed by a separate attack on an elderly woman on a train to Erith, where the assailant also threatened another woman who intervened. CCTV images...

The Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey expressed concerns about the economic risks posed by Donald Trump's tariff policies, indicating potential interest rate cuts at the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting due to global trade uncertainties. Despite a lower 10% tariff on the UK compared to the EU's 20%, Bailey warned that the UK's open economy would be negatively impacted by a fragmented global market. In light of recent market volatility, BoE officials are...

A 36-year-old Boyanup woman, Belinda Catherina Tylor, pleaded guilty to possession and intent to sell methylamphetamine in Bunbury Magistrates Court. She was found with 14 bags of the drug totaling 1.7g and had exchanged messages indicating her intent to sell. Despite her lawyer arguing for leniency due to her status as a first-time offender and mother of three, Magistrate Bob Young acknowledged the seriousness of the offense and ordered her to attend court-supervised programs instead...

SummaryHubert Montoya, a U.S. citizen, humorously reacted to a DHS email urging him to leave the country, part of a glitch related to the revocation of CBP One permits affecting over 900,000 individuals who entered the U.S. under a temporary policy. The abrupt cancellation notices, which have created confusion and fear among recipients—including attorneys and legal residents—lack transparency, with some fearing targeted harassment. Advocates highlight the chaos caused by these actions, emphasizing the urgent need...