Uk Employers to Retain Right to Place New Hires on 6month Probation

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

Business - Financial Times - October 22

New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts

Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at work

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches

Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowding

World - Financial Times - October 29

Liz Kendall expected to retain £1.3bn cut to UK sickness benefits in Budget

Move by work and pensions secretary likely to cause concern among disability rights activists

World - Financial Times - October 17

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

World - Yahoo News - October 15

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK

John Calipari said Kentucky made the "perfect" choice when it hired Mark Pope to replace him. "He has a heart for the place and he has an idea of what that is."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Ted Cruz retains Texas Senate seat, NBC News projects

Republican Ted Cruz wins re-election to the Senate in Texas, NBC News projects. NBC News' Chuck Todd reports on how Democrats have tried to make Texas more competitive each cycle but have been ...

Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

UK's Conservatives name Kemi Badenoch as new leader, shifting the party further to the right

The U.K.'s opposition Conservative Party on Saturday named its new leader, following a long-drawn-out runoff after the Tories' landslide electoral defeat marked a moment of reckoning.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Faulty jobs data leaves UK hiring picture uncertain, economists say

Minimum wage rise in Budget at time of labour market uncertainty could lead to more unemployment

World - Financial Times - October 27

No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

New Hires Are Getting More Flexible Schedules

Gone are the days of big pay gains for job switchers. But there’s another perk picking up steam: flexible schedules.

Business - Inc. - October 22

WNBA's Fever name White as new head coach

Former Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White has been hired as the new head coach of the Indiana Fever, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

New Zealand needs one more win to retain America's Cup after building 6-2 lead over Britannia

Emirates Team New Zealand has built a 6-2 lead over INEOS Britannia in the America’s Cup finals to move one point away from defending its title

Sports - ABC News - October 18

These Are the Best Places to Cheer for the New York City Marathon

Here’s our guide to picking a good cheering location, whether you are following one runner’s progress or looking for a good spot to park yourself for the day.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases

More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Reba McEntire finds a new on-screen family in NBC's 'Happy's Place'

Reba McEntire finds herself behind the bar in her latest return to network TV, making a series that’s a nicely calibrated cocktail of drama and comedy

Entertainment - ABC News - October 18

UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens

Delhi expelled diplomats after Canadian police say they have evidence linking Indian agents to murder in Canada. Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying India’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 16