President Donald Trump announced on Friday he is terminating all documents allegedly signed by former President Joe Biden with the autopen. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed 92% of documents signed during Biden’s presidency were done so with the device. ‘The Autopen is not allowed to be used if approval is not specifically given by the President of the ...

Thomas A. Berry Are you graduating from law school in 2026, or are you a lawyer with roughly 0–2 years of legal experience? Do you want to write briefs on the most important cases of the year to defend individual liberty and robust constitutional rights? Then, apply to be a legal associate at the Cato Institute for the 2026–2027 term. Are ...

For most investors, private equity and venture capital appear similar at first glance: both operate in private markets, both target high-return opportunities, and both demand long-term commitment. In 2025, however, the distinction between these two strategies has become more important than ever, as capital becomes more selective and market volatility forces investors to rethink traditional allocation models. A growing number ...

Britain could face a Christmas crisp shortage after workers at KP Snacks’ Billingham factory — home to Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pom-Bears and Discos — voted overwhelmingly to take strike action. Eighty-five per cent of GMB union members employed as process operatives backed industrial action after KP allegedly imposed additional duties and responsibilities without any corresponding increase in pay. In response, ...

The end of the shutdown delivered something rare in Washington: a second chance to get healthcare right. As part of the agreement to reopen the government, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., committed to holding a vote in December on extending the enhanced premium tax credits in the individual market. That creates an opportunity to avoid steep premium hikes and ...

With the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities approaching on 3 December, new findings suggest that while UK employers overwhelmingly want to hire more disabled staff, many lack the confidence, tools or understanding to do so. Almost one in four working-age adults in the UK has a disability – a figure that continues to rise. Yet disabled people still ...

For a quarter of a century, Russell Wardrop has been in the same line of work—creating rainmakers. As co‑founder and chief executive of KWC Global, based in Glasgow and London, Wardrop has made a career of helping lawyers, accountants and financiers learn the commercial skills business school often forgets: how to sell, lead and grow. His thesis is disarmingly simple: ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle have warned the UK’s major telecoms companies that they must do more to protect customers from unexpected mid-contract price rises, urging the sector to improve transparency and treat consumers “fairly and consistently”. In a joint letter sent to mobile and broadband CEOs, the ministers said too many customers still face confusing or ...

Revolut has overtaken Barclays in valuation after securing a $75 billion price tag in a major secondary share sale backed by Nvidia, cementing its position as Europe’s most valuable private tech company and the standout success story of Britain’s fintech sector. The deal — largely involving staff selling portions of their holdings — marks a dramatic jump from Revolut’s $45 ...

A long-standing tax relief that helps home-based workers cover household expenses will be scrapped from April 2026, in a move that will affect an estimated 300,000 employees and raise tens of millions for the Treasury. The relief — originally introduced more than a decade ago and widely used during the pandemic — allows employees who are required to work from ...