In Switzerland, talks are happening about a peace plan for Ukraine. This plan involves big changes for Ukraine, like giving up some land and limiting its military. The plan was first made by Russia, but the U. S. says it also had a hand in it. Donald Trump said Ukraine should be thankful for the U. S. 's efforts to end the war. He also said his peace plan isn't fina...
The government is playing a game of hide and seek with the Budget. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says it's no big deal. But others aren't so sure. For months, the media has been buzzing with rumors about tax hikes. Businesses and consumers are left in limbo, unsure of what's coming. Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane blames this uncertainty for the ...
European leaders are not happy with a recent US peace proposal for Ukraine. They think it's too favorable to Russia and are planning to change it. This is happening ahead of a big meeting in Geneva. In South Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by big countries making deals without involving the countries affected. He believes there...
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, had a lengthy phone chat with former U. S. President Donald Trump. The main topic? Ukraine and the ongoing war with Russia. Merz made it clear that Europe has a huge stake in this conflict and must be part of any solution. He stressed that wars can't be solved by big powers making deals without involving the countries directly a...
Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budget, scheduled for November 26th, aims to strengthen the country's fina...
New York's education system is facing a tough situation. While many students are struggling with reading and math, the state's Board of Regents is adding a new requirement: climate science education. Starting in 2027, schools will have to teach students about climate change, its effects, and possible solutions. This decision is part of the "New York Inspires" plan. ...
Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, had a long chat with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He made it clear that young Ukrainian men should stay in their home country. Why? Because they are needed there. Lately, many young Ukrainians have been moving to Germany. In fact, last month, over 79, 000 Ukrainian refugees arrived in Europe. That's the highest number si...
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor for the past six months, is finding it tough to keep his promises. He took charge with big plans to boost the economy, control immigration, and strengthen the military. But now, only a small number of Germans want him to stay in power. Merz, who just turned 70, is facing a lot of criticism. The economy isn't growing, and people a...
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 4%, a choice made by a very small margin. The panel thinks inflation, which is how fast prices go up, has reached its highest point. But they want to see more proof before they lower rates. The governor, Andrew Bailey, is in a tough spot. He needs to decide if he's going to be like Santa and cut rates or like ...
Germany's top leaders are now pushing for a new kind of loyalty to European products. They want to protect their steel industry from tough competition. This is a big shift from their usual stance on free trade. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil recently met with steel producers, state representatives, and union leaders. They discussed how...