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UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through ParliamentHealth - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
UK introduces tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through ParliamentWorld - ABC News - 3 hours ago -
Trump’s foreign policy plan: embrace unpredictability
The former president has a radical global agenda for a second term, say allies and advisers — from Ukraine and the Middle East to pressurising America’s friends and foesBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Olympus chief executive forced to quit over alleged illegal drug purchase
Medical equipment maker says Stefan Kaufmann, one of Japan’s few foreign CEOs, likely to have breached code of conductWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Starmer under pressure to accept slavery reparations, as minister claims UK will eventually agree - UK politics live
PM Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that “no one ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism
Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Italy makes it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy— a project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex ...Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
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Italian Senate passes law making it illegal to seek surrogacy abroad
Italy’s Senate approved legislation Wednesday criminalizing the seeking of surrogacy in other countries by Italian citizens. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advocated for the policy, which is seen as ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Bill Clinton makes case for Harris in Georgia
The Harris campaign deployed former President Bill Clinton to help win over voters in Georgia on Monday. James Carville, chief strategist for the Clinton 1992 presidential campaign, joins "America ...Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
'I never thought I would make it to this stage'
Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Starmer gives speech about ‘severity’ of illegal migration threat at Glasgow’s Interpol meeting – UK politics live
Kemi Badenoch works on shadow cabinet appointment. Starmer told the Interpol general assembly that that UK increasing its funding for Interpol projects by £6m this year.. He said this would ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Cancer Research chief urges ministers to speed up UK tobacco bill
Further delay would cast doubt on commitment to shift NHS to a more preventive health system, says Michelle MitchellWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members
Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representationBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
UK amends football regulator bill over concerns of state interference
Changes intended to ‘ensure’ new body will be ‘fully independent’ of government and industryWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth
Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce lessBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Lions' Brian Branch ejected for illegal hit vs. Packers, gets another penalty for making obscene gesture
Branch flipped off the refs before exitingSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Analysis: Eagles, Bills, Commanders make big statements in Week 8
It was a statement Sunday for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, and Jayden Daniels and the Washington CommandersSports - ABC News - October 28 -
Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’
Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’World - Financial Times - October 18 -
UK fuel duty rise would rekindle inflation, warn motoring groups
Rachel Reeves expected to axe 5p discount and weighs reinstating inflation-linked rises in BudgetWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
A Trump victory would end ‘normal’ politics between UK and US
Keir Starmer defends Labour activists helping Kamala Harris but if former US president wins, such activity could become diplomatic liabilityBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
What would a Trump or Harris win mean for relations with the UK?
Security and defence will be difficult areas if the Republicans triumph but neither candidate seems keen on a trade deal with Britain. Early on Wednesday morning the results will start to trickle ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Trump pitches plan to hire more border agents, months after derailing a bipartisan border bill
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that if elected he would ask Congress to pass legislation boosting the number of border patrol agents — several months after he thwarted a bipartisan ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Another Trump Presidency Would Make China Great Again
Trump remains well outside a bipartisan consensus on competing with China.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agencyWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
A new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end ...Health - ABC News - October 16 -
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 -
Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact
Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support UkraineBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement
Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollarsBusiness - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
2024 NFL trade deadline: Eight big-name moves that need to happen after Bills, Jets make WR splashes
Proposing some notable trades ahead of the Nov. 5 deadlineSports - CBS Sports - October 16 -
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 -
UK inheritance tax raid would be ‘painful’ but not fatal for Aim, says LSE executive
Investors are nervous about potential abolition of business relief in this month’s BudgetWorld - Financial Times - October 18
