Top Uk Government Lawyer Calls for Revolving Door with Industry As Pay Gap Widens

Top UK government lawyer pushes ‘revolving door’ as pay gap widens

The Government Legal Department is losing staff as big US law firms spur salary increases in the private sector

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

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How top lawyers earn their bragging rights on pay

Arrival of US firms has pushed up top UK law firms’ charge-out rates by almost 40% in five years

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Carbon removal industry calls on U.S. government for regulation in new industry report

The nascent industry for removing carbon dioxide directly from the air is calling on the U.S. government to adopt standards and regulations to boost confidence in the business

Tech - ABC News - October 23

Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry

Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assets

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Calls for UK government to discuss siblings' return

Sara’s five siblings have been in Pakistan since the defendants travelled with them in August 2023.

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...

Health - ABC News - October 23

UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost ...

World - ABC News - October 23

Japan's political instability could cloud economic policy, herald 'revolving door' of prime ministers

Analysts predict a short tenure for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with one noting that Japan could return to an era of "revolving door" prime ministers.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Vista's Robert Smith: How to prevent AI from further widening the racial wealth gap

. If current trends hold, the new wealth created by generative AI alone will increase the racial wealth gap by $43 billion annually, according to McKinsey.

Business - CNBC - October 29

The race to shape UK industrial strategy

Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policy

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

El Chapo’s sons negotiating plea deal with US government, lawyer confirms

Ovidio Guzmán and Joaquín Guzmán López may become cooperating witnesses in case against drug lord El Mayo. Two of drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera’s sons have confirmed they are ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled

The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle.

UK’s rising fiscal burden narrows tax gap with Europe

Britain’s fiscal picture is closer to EU averages than it has been for decades

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The yawning investability gap between US banks and UK peers

British lenders face a competitive threat from Trump’s plans for regulatory bonfires

Business - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

‘The storm before the storm’: UK lawyers race to deal with deluge of Budget enquiries

Proposed changes to inheritance and capital gains taxes have led to frenzy of client activity

World - Financial Times - October 28

Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.

The president-elect intends to nominate three members of his criminal defense team to senior roles, raising further concerns about politicization of the department.

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Health union warns of 'large-scale' industrial action over pay

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he would not be able to match pay deals for healthcare staff in other parts of UK.

Lucid slightly tops Wall Street's third-quarter expectations amid widening losses

The company's net loss for the third quarter widened to $992.5 million compared to a loss of $630.9 million a year earlier.

Business - CNBC - November 7

UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral

Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget

The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.

UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

Drug industry says it is not ready for ‘UK only’ labelling scheme

Generic drug producers warn of ‘severe’ consequences for patients in Northern Ireland ahead of January deadline

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

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Even industries like food and beverage have six-figure jobs, says John Mullinix, head of growth marketing at Ladders.

Business - CNBC - November 9

Moody’s former top lawyer made $54 million and didn’t file his taxes. Now he’s going to prison.

John Goggins was sentenced to eight months behind bars after pleading guilty to willfully failing to file tax returns between 2018 and 2021.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Trump picks his New York hush money defense lawyers for top spots at DOJ

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BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules

Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’

Business - Financial Times - November 4

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again

‘Buy now, pay later’ group Affirm launches in the UK

Move comes as British government looks to bring the popular borrowing method under FCA rules

Business - Financial Times - November 4

UK pays more than EU for gas as winter looms

High transmission costs and global shortage of LNG push gap over European prices to widest since late 2021

World - Financial Times - November 5

Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog

Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be lifted

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Top Uk Government Lawyer Calls for Revolving Door with Industry As Pay Gap Widens

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