James FitzGerald

1 week ago | bbc.com | James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald

Musk 'disappointed' by Trump bill on tax and spendingWatch: Elon Musk says he is "disappointed" with Trump's "big, beautiful bill", in interview with CBS Sunday MorningElon Musk has criticised one of the signature policies of his close ally, US President Donald Trump. Last week, the US House of Representatives narrowly passed what Trump calls his "big, beautiful" bill, which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and a pledge to increase defence spending. It will now head to the the Senate.

1 week ago | mondaq.com | Josh Hogan |Darragh Murphy |Clare Gillett |James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald

The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (Amendment) Act2025 (the "Act" - here) has now been commenced, coming intoforce on 9 May 2025. The Act brings greater clarity and efficiencyto the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (the"FSPO") complaints process by amendingcertain provisions within the Financial Services and PensionsOmbudsman Act 2017 (the "2017 Act").

1 month ago | bbc.com | James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald

Trump offers illegal immigrants $1,000 to 'self-deport'Getty ImagesThe scheme relies on the use of the CBP One app, with which a migrant's journey home can be tracedThe US government is offering migrants who are in the country illegally a sum worth $1,000 (£751) and paid travel if they decide to leave the US. "Self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in Monday's announcement.

1 month ago | winnmediaskn.com | Paul Kirby |James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald |Tom Geoghegan

by Paul Kirby, James FitzGerald and Tom Geoghegan(BBC) – The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources. Months in the making, it sets up an investment fund that Ukraine hopes will cement US assistance as the country struggles to repel Russia three years after the invasion. The Ukrainians have now published the deal and there have been public statements from both sides. Here are seven key takeaways.

1 month ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Paul Kirby |James FitzGerald |James Fitzgerald |Tom Geoghegan

The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country's natural resources. Months in the making, it sets up an investment fund that Ukraine hopes will cement US assistance as the country struggles to repel Russia three years after the invasion. The Ukrainians have now published the deal and there have been public statements from both sides. Here are seven key takeaways.