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Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don't pay for news
The Australian government says it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organizationsABC News - 22m -
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased developmentFinancial Times - 5h -
BoE plans tougher liquidity rules for insurers following ‘critical gaps’
Mini-budget and pandemic showed need for more frequent reporting, regulator saysFinancial Times - 13h -
EU's New Competition Chief Plans Policy Overhaul
The new chief of the European Union’s antitrust arm plans to overhaul the bloc’s approach to enforcement to safeguard its competitiveness globally.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased developmentFinancial Times - 5h -
New prisons not enough to solve overcrowding, warns UK justice secretary
Shabana Mahmood says review of sentencing is central to solving problems in jailsFinancial Times - 17h -
‘Super user’ controversy spurs new rules on key U.S. inflation report
So-called Wall Street super users will no longer get inside information on how the government calculates its inflation estimates or other sensitive economic data.MarketWatch - 20h -
The experts: DJs on how to pick tracks that will get everyone dancing at a Christmas or New Year’s party
Fatboy Slim, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, DJ Paulette and Sherelle give their tips for a perfect festive do – and how to save the night if it all goes wrong. It is the time of year to party but how can ...The Guardian - 1d -
Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw it
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogsABC News - 1d -
UK politics live: Kemi Badenoch criticised by Nigerian vice president for ‘denigrating’ his country
Kashim Shettima said Nigerians are proud of Badenoch’s achievements, despite her denigrating the country where she was brought up. Rachel Reeves has rejected Lib Dem criticism (see 10.33am ) ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU’s new competition chief signals reform of anti-trust and state aid rules
Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition. The EU’s new competition chief has signalled a shake-up of anti-trust rules to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ashtead plans to move listing to New York in fresh blow to London
Construction equipment group generates most of its profits in North AmericaFinancial Times - 1d -
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns
Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from 2026 due to ...The Guardian - 2d -
New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban
The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.The New York Times - 2d -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - 3d -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - 3d -
Billionaires plan overhaul of US news groups as media confronts trust issue
Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos announce efforts to address bias at LA Times and Washington PostFinancial Times - 3d -
New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaulFinancial Times - 3d -
As Russia and China Rewrite Rules of War, NATO Adapts Its Game Plan
Cyber and energy security are priorities for the alliance’s new leader, as member nations share more intelligence to protect critical infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Political engagement - new MPs announce wedding plans
Labour MPs Jeevun Sandher and Louise Jones' good news was publicly outed during a debate in the Commons.BBC News - 5d -
No plan for more tax rises but we can't rule it out - Starmer
The PM says voters can judge him at the next general election on whether their living standards have improved.BBC News - 5d -
Russia's LGBTQ+ community is living in fear following new laws and court rulings, activists say
The LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been under pressure for years, but the situation has worsened since the Kremlin sent troops into UkraineABC News - 5d -
New York City Approves a Plan to Create 80,000 New Homes
The City Council passed a major housing plan known as “City of Yes.” Experts and elected officials say it is only a first step to address the housing crisis.The New York Times - 6d -
Keir Starmer says new ‘milestones’ on living standards, NHS and more are ‘almighty challenge’ – UK politics live
Prime minister makes speech intended to to show Labour government is ‘delivering change’. Starmer says there is record dissatisfaction with the NHS. The public insititutions but that they are not ...The Guardian - 6d -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - 6d -
UK leader Starmer will outline his 'Plan for Change.' Just don't call it a relaunch
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to change the narrative on his five-month-old governmentABC News - 6d -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Starmer to take aim at Whitehall with new UK ‘mission’ targets
Prime minister will outline milestones as he faces plunging poll ratingsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
LPGA and USGA announce new eligibility rules for transgender golfers
Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
The trans rights movement is on the fast track to failure
It’s time for the transgender rights movement to pivot.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Lloyds boss warns of UK ‘investability problem’ after motor finance ruling
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loansFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
City’s new bonus rules will be better for bankers than banks
Gifts for the risk takers and rainmakersFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
EDF to keep 4 UK nuclear power stations open longer than planned
Latest extensions to plants’ working lives could see some sites keep running into next decadeFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.
How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
The Freaks Who Rule New York
From a masked artist to a Broadway pioneer, these are the one-of-a-kind creative forces shaping the culture today.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
New Rules for Recruiters
Evaluating talent has become a lot more complicated, especially since truth became optional. So I’m taking a new approach.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Radical planning reform needed to hit 1.5m housebuilding target in England, Labour warned
Thinktank urges government to be ‘much more ambitious’ as actions so far are not enough to fulfil manifesto pledge. Labour will miss its manifesto target of building 1.5m homes in England before ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Agent for Russia and UK-based Bulgarian planned ‘honeytrap’ for journalist, court hears
Pair chatted on Telegram about plot to target Christo Grozev, known for his investigations into Russian espionage. An agent for Russia and a Bulgarian based in Britain discussed setting up a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
