Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Rachel Reeves ain’t ‘working people’, says Starmer

Definitive error

Business - Financial Times - October 25

No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister

Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - October 30

Starmer claims people with shares do not count as ‘working people’

Labour’s manifesto pledges on tax are coming under increasing scrutiny ahead of the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 24

UK’s Labour just unveiled its first budget in 14 years – what is in it and will it work?

Chancellor’s solutions to improving economy and public services will be a radical change for country. Britain’s new government delivered its first budget on Wednesday setting out its plans for ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say

Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour laws

World - Financial Times - October 29

Sanders: Democratic Party 'has abandoned working class people'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday accused the Democratic Party of largely ignoring the priorities of the working class and pointed to that as the biggest reason for why they lost control of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide

Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Missed deadlines lead people to judge work more harshly, study says

Research into psychology of people in US and UK suggests it is better to submit work on time rather than perfecting it through procrastination. Is there a job you’re putting off finishing so you ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do This, According to a Psychologist Who’s Worked With Thousands of People

It will help you connect with potential customers. It works on first dates, too.

Business - Inc. - 8 hours ago

Steve Jobs Used the 10X Rule to Motivate People and Become Exceptionally Persuasive. Here’s How It Worked

Steve Jobs knew it. Guy Kawasaki recognized it. Now, you can copy it.

Business - Inc. - October 23

The myth of the ‘working class' voter

The 2024 presidential race is focusing on the working-class voters, but the government's Current Population Survey data shows that the definition of this group is complex and often contradictory, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Tariffs are hard work

The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies

World - Financial Times - November 12

Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time

It’s no surprise that workers feel burned-out

Health - ABC News - October 31

Working Well: How to Find the Elusive Work-Life Balance

It can be hard to learn to slow down and find work-life balance.

Business - Inc. - November 3

Councillors to be allowed to work from home

The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.

An Alien: Romulus Sequel Is Currently In The Works

After Alien: Romulus ' box-office success, it appears a sequel may already be in the works. "We're working on a sequel idea now," 20th Century Studios boss Steve Asbell said in a recent interview ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25