Financial Times Front Page 21st of October 2024
Business and consumer unease is affecting global recovery, with doubts surrounding the US election, the Middle East, and economic forecasts from the IMF, despite generally strong economic performance.
Business and consumer unease is affecting global recovery, with doubts surrounding the US election, the Middle East, and economic forecasts from the IMF, despite generally strong economic performance.
UK officials, led by Reeves, are planning to maintain the freeze on tax thresholds beyond 2028 as part of efforts to address a significant fiscal shortfall, potentially raising an additional £7 billion.
Israeli officials have confirmed the death of a key Hamas figure in Gaza, which they describe as a significant moment following the attacks on October 7, with a focus now shifting towards hostage release efforts.
US investment firm Advent is preparing a bid for Tate & Lyle, highlighting the resurgence of private equity interest in UK companies, with expectations that the offer could exceed the company’s current valuation.