‘Reengagement with China’ to boost British economy by up to £1B, Reeves says in Beijing – POLITICO

‘Reengagement with China’ to boost British economy by up to £1B, Reeves says in Beijing – POLITICO

A healthy relationship with Beijing is “squarely in our national interest,” Reeves said on Saturday as she announced agreements “worth £600 million to the U.K. economy over the next five years.” Speaking during a visit to U.K. bicycle maker Brompton’s Beijing store, Reeves insisted she would not alter her economic plans. “I have been really … Read more

Britain’s cozy China trip risks America’s anger – POLITICO

Britain’s cozy China trip risks America’s anger – POLITICO

After years of tension with the previous Conservative government over human rights and security concerns, Reeves has political space to take a different, more business-like approach to Beijing and try and tap China’s vast market for economic benefits.  “Everything the Tories did on foreign policy was about backbench management,” said a U.K. government official, who, like … Read more

Inflows in open ended equity funds in India up for 46th month in a row

Inflows in open ended equity funds in India up for 46th month in a row

New Delhi: Despite muted equity market performance during the month of December, inflows in open-ended equity funds stayed in the positive zone for the 46th month in a row, industry experts said on Thursday. Actively managed equity mutual fund inflows saw over 14 per cent monthly growth at Rs 41,155.9 crore in the month of … Read more

Meloni’s 2025 budget appeases Brussels but raises specter of austerity  – POLITICO

Meloni’s 2025 budget appeases Brussels but raises specter of austerity  – POLITICO

And yet, some argued that the government still found enough money to satisfy less urgent — and more political — priorities. Along with the tax cuts and parental subsidies, a proposed windfall tax on banks was watered down to avoid irking the pro-business flank of the ruling coalition. The mooted imposition of a larger tax … Read more

Full master class in animal-free safety assessment now launched – POLITICO

Full master class in animal-free safety assessment now launched – POLITICO

Complications arise when ingredients are used both in cosmetics and in other contexts that fall under industrial chemical legislation that require animal testing. While several regions have introduced language intended to minimize animal testing in chemicals legislation (e.g. the EU under reach or the United States under the Toxic Substances Control Act), such legislation also … Read more

Southern California’s 12 hottest real estate stories of 2024 – Daily News

Southern California’s 12 hottest real estate stories of 2024 – Daily News

What a wild year it was for Southern California real estate – from battles over homebuying commissions to endless affordability debates to, of course, plenty of ritzy housing hitting the market. To review the year, look at a dozen of 2024’s most-read real estate stories from the Southern California News Group … Read original article … Read more

California shoppers remain antsy about Trump economy – Daily News

California shoppers remain antsy about Trump economy – Daily News

California consumer confidence fell 1% in December after a 10% dive in November following Republican Trump’s victory. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 25, 2024 at 8:08 AM PST Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all … Read more

Southern California’s most-popular business stories for 2024 – Daily News

Southern California’s most-popular business stories for 2024 – Daily News

It was quite the year for Southern California’s business world, filled with layoffs, mergers, protests and store closings – and openings. To review 2024, look at a dozen Southern California News Group’s business stories that drew that most readers in the year. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator … Read more

Pedro Sánchez’s nightmare before Christmas – POLITICO

Pedro Sánchez’s nightmare before Christmas – POLITICO

Fragile coalition So far, the junior coalition partner — left-wing Sumar — has stood by the PSOE. However, with its majority depending on a broad array of parties including Catalan and Basque nationalists, the government’s stability is shaky. That became apparent when the Catalan separatist party Junts, Sánchez’s most restive ally, this month proposed a … Read more

Online pharmacy sector in India to see steady revenue growth next fiscal

Online pharmacy sector in India to see steady revenue growth next fiscal

New Delhi: The online pharmacy sector in the country will see steady revenue growth next fiscal, reducing operating losses to below 10 per cent from over 30 per cent in fiscal 2023, by sharpening focus on high-margin product segments and operational efficiencies, a report showed on Tuesday. E-pharmacies are eyeing sustainable growth by diversifying into … Read more