Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

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New Zealand Bond Auction Demand Climbs to Highest Since 2013

New Zealand Bond Auction Demand Climbs to Highest Since 2013 The demand for New Zealand bonds at auctions jumped to the highest in more than a decade after preliminary election results eased concern over government finances. New Zealand’s sale of April 2037 bonds on Thursday drew bids for 7.46 times the amount on offer, the highest for any tenor since February 2013. The benchmark 10-year yield extended a drop following the auction, falling four basis points to 4.64%.

Gulf allies’ Trump ties hand a hostile Congress subpoena targets

Washington’s key Gulf allies are expected to come under fire as Democrats use their new congressional majorities to investigate US President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar could all be dragged into congressional investigations over allegations that Trump, his family and influential members of his administration abused their positions to enrich themselves in return for political favours, according to observers. Democrats, who won...

Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.