The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald Trump’s demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. CBC | World News
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Trump-backed spending bill fails to pass, leaving U.S. government shutdown a looming possibility
A spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday as dozens of Republicans defied the U.S. president-elect, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown that could disrupt Christmas travel. CBC | World News
Read More »Martin Lewis warning over £221 water bill hike for households in England and Wales
Every household in England and Wales will pay up to £221 a year more for their water. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Senators spar over bill banning horse export to Japan, animal advocates fear time is running out
A Manitoba senator who has passionately spoken about banning the practice of exporting horses by air for slaughter in Japan says he won’t accept an invitation to come and see a shipment of horses being loaded onto a plane at the Winnipeg airport. CBC | World News
Read More »State pensioners hit with HMRC tax bill over 30-day rule
Pensioners face being issued a tax bill from HMRC due to a 30-day-rule. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Huge EE shake-up confirmed that could make your next mobile bill a lot more expensive
EE is shaking things up once again with an update to its data roaming charges. Daily Express :: Tech Feed
Read More »Max Verstappen handed £845k bill to stay in F1 with Lewis Hamilton charged half as much
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will both be returning to the F1 grid in 2025. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Inside F1 drivers’ dinner with Max Verstappen and George Russell – and who paid the bill
The traditional end-of-season driver dinner took place again in Abu Dhabi. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Disaster for Ed Miliband as bill for cleaning up old nuclear sites balloons to £130bn
An investigation by the National Audit Office says it will cost £128.8bn to clean up eight of Britain’s nuclear sites. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.’s assisted dying bill
British lawmakers are set to vote on an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada’s medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse. CBC | World News
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