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Rachel Reeves is anticipated to retract her proposal for an income tax hike amidst political pressures and potential backlash from voters and Labour MPs.

The BBC has apologized to former US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that misleadingly edited his January 6, 2021 speech, but it has refused to meet his demand for compensation. The broadcaster acknowledged the edit created a false impression that Trump directly incited violence. Despite this, the BBC has rejected the notion of a defamation claim and will not pay the $1bn sought by Trump's legal team. The controversy has led to significant resignations within the BBC.

The English government has confirmed a new law banning no-fault evictions and introducing more flexible renting agreements to take effect from May. This regulation is part of a comprehensive effort to reform renting practices in England. While advocates welcome the changes for tenant protection, some landlords are expressing concerns about the swift implementation and its implications for their operations.

Health authorities in the UK are highlighting concerns over a potentially severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, driven by a new H3N2 strain. The US is reportedly unprepared for the impending flu wave, which has already prematurely started in the UK.

Following a lawsuit filed by Google to tackle text scams targeting Americans, a significant phishing network known as the 'Lighthouse enterprise' has been disrupted, according to Google. The criminal group, allegedly based in China, has affected millions by impersonating US institutions.

Valve's upcoming Steam Machine has analysts predicting a wide range of prices, reflecting its positioning as a hybrid between high-end gaming PCs and consoles. While some experts estimate prices starting at $799, others believe it could be as low as $549, especially given Valve's potential strategic interest in expanding its ecosystem.

DBS Group Holdings Ltd., under CEO Tan Su Shan, is experiencing significant benefits from its AI initiatives, forecasting a substantial revenue increase in 2025.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues express uncertainty about a potential rate cut in December, with market expectations adjusting due to recent developments. Concerns arise from the lack of official data due to a government shutdown at a time of economic ambiguity, affecting the likelihood of policy easing.

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC and Zuffa Boxing, has announced a multiyear agreement with Polymarket to integrate real-time prediction markets into live events, marking a first for the sports industry. This collaboration aims to boost fan interaction by introducing stock market-like trading during matches.