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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Kansas Eyes Bitcoin for State Treasury

Kansas is looking at a new way to handle digital money. Lawmakers there want to create a special fund for Bitcoin and other digital assets. This isn't just about holding onto these assets but also about managing and growing them. The idea is to update old laws about unclaimed property. Right now, i

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

UK's Money Matters: What's Really Going On?

The UK's money situation is a hot topic right now. A big shot from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), Prof David Miles, said the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, wasn't being dishonest when she talked about the tough money situation before the Budget. Even though the OBR's latest report showed t

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Oct 25 2025FINANCE

US Credit Rating Takes a Hit: What's Really Going On?

The United States just got a financial wake-up call. A big European rating agency, Scope, lowered the country's credit rating. They said the U. S. is struggling with money problems and poor governance. The rating dropped from "AA" to "AA-". But, they also said things might not get worse soon, callin

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Jun 11 2025BUSINESS

UK's Economic Revamp: A New Dawn or Just Talk?

The UK government has just dropped a major announcement. They are planning to spend hundreds of billions of pounds over the next few years. This money is earmarked for defense, healthcare, and big projects like infrastructure and housing. It is a bold move, but is it enough to make a real difference

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Tax Hikes Push Up UK Borrowing Costs

UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the Labour party took charge. This happened after Finance Minister Rachel Reeves announced big tax increases in her first budget. Right after the news broke at 12:30 p. m. , the yield on 10-year UK government bonds jumped by as much as 7 ba

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Labour's Plan: Sin Taxes and Budget Moves

Britain's new Labour government is set to increase taxes on 'sin' items like alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling in its upcoming budget. This move is expected to bring in billions of pounds. These industries are often targeted because they're unpopular and won't have many defenders. However, experts w

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

UK's New Budget: What to Expect

On September 23, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves spoke at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, hinting at the upcoming budget. This is Labour's first budget in 15 years, and it's causing a stir. Will there be tax hikes or spending cuts? Reeves hinted at a change in debt rules to free up funds

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

The Most Pro-Growth, Pro-Business Government: A New Era for the UK Economy?

The newly appointed UK Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, has vowed to create the most pro-growth and pro-business government the country has ever seen. Her mission is to attract wealth creators to Britain, stimulate economic growth, and improve the living standards of ordinary Britons. But will her a

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Sep 15 2024FINANCE

The Broken Promises of Britain's Fiscal Future

Britain is on the brink of a financial crisis, and the government is scrambling to find a way out. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has been tasked with conducting a fiscal audit, and her findings are expected to be damning. The previous Conservative government overspent this year's budgets by billion

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

The £28 Billion Hole: Can Britain's Finance Chief Fill the Gap?

The UK's new finance minister, Rachel Reeves, has inherited a £22 billion ($28.2 billion) spending hole from the previous government. To plug this gap, she has announced plans to cut projects, cancel programs, and review previously announced investments. But will these measures be enough to restore

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