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UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms
The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young people into work or education. Britain’s network of jobcentres has become a hollowed-out “benefit administration ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live
Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts
Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts
Future UN conferences should only be held in countries that show support for climate action, urge influential group. Over 1,700 coal, oil and gas lobbyists granted access to Cop29, says report ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister
In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
Senegal's governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National AssemblyWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Senegal's ruling party secures majority in parliament, paving the way for ambitious reforms
Senegal’s ruling party has secured a resounding victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 of 165 seats, according to provisional results announced Thursday by the national vote ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Brussels downgrades Eurozone growth forecast to 1.3%
Germany’s economic struggles weigh down on region as US continues to outpace EuropeBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector
Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car financeBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Rachel Reeves’ plans to reform Britain’s pensions industry
Proposals expected to lead to rapid consolidation of workplace retirement schemes and reallocation of assetsWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
Growing up with Nigel Farage: inside Reform UK’s push for the next election
The party claims it has almost 100,000 members, more than the Lib Dems, whose hyperlocal strategy it aims to emulate. Podcast: On the ground with Reform UK It was the grand finale of Reform ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Liz Cheney says Trump comments were akin to death threat
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) denounced former President Trump for his recent comments branding her a "war hawk" and using language akin to a death threat, equating the rhetoric to that of a ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Trump says Liz Cheney is ‘war hawk’ who should face ‘guns trained on her’
Comments spark new row over Republican’s language about political opponentsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capitalWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?
Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellorWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
UK house price growth slowed ahead of Budget
Rise in prices of just 0.1% between September and October fails to hit forecastsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Nasdaq jumps to record close as major tech names rise ahead of earnings
The Nasdaq Composite rose to a fresh record on Tuesday as investors readied for key corporate earnings releases, including reports from notable tech names.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
House GOP moves ahead with leadership elections as majority yet to be decided
Control of the House has yet to be determined, but Republicans are operating as if they've secured the majority.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Fitness App Strava Reveals Biden, Trump Locations, a French Newspaper Says
Le Monde says the secret movements of many world leaders are easily tracked through an app many of their bodyguards use.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Two treated after fire at BAE nuclear shipyard
Police say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty
Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme. Researchers are conducting the UK’s first major scientific trials to establish ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Liz Cheney says she is pro-life but state abortion bans ‘cannot stand’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said she is pro-life but disagrees with state abortion bans, saying they “cannot stand.” Cheney, one of the most outspoken Republicans against former President ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Trump attacks Liz Cheney, says she wouldn't be a 'war hawk' if 'guns are trained on her face'
Former President Donald Trump — just four days out from Election Day — suggested that Liz Cheney would not be such a "war hawk" if she had guns pointed at her.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Trump says of Liz Cheney, "Put her with a rifle standing there with 9 barrels shooting at her"
Former President Donald Trump offered his thoughts on Kamala Harris-supporter Liz Cheney Thursday, saying, "She's a radical war hawk. Let's put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Cardi B says Harris inspired her to vote as candidates hold dueling Wisconsin rallies – live
Supreme court rejects Republican bid to throw out thousands of Pennsylvania ballots; Democrat condemns Trump’s remarks on Liz Cheney. Tell us: Did you vote for a different candidate than your ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Liz Cheney says Trump's 'intimidation' won't work, urges Republicans to vote Harris
Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, during an appearance on ABC's "The View," said Donald Trump's violent rhetoric toward her is a "threat to intimidate" that won't work.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Liz Cheney, Republican who backed Harris, says US must ‘accept results of elections’
Cheney, who has been a critic of Donald Trump and subject of his threats, says citizens, courts and the media ‘must now be the guardrails of democracy’. Liz Cheney has called on courts of law, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Cramer says to not trade big winners ahead of earnings
CNBC's Jim Cramer looked at trading around Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple as examples of Wall Street moves around earnings.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Ghana's Supreme Court restores ruling party's parliamentary majority ahead of Dec. 7 election
Ghana’s Supreme Court has ruled that the parliamentary speaker's declaration of four seats as vacant was unconstitutional, effectively restoring the ruling party’s majority in the legislature ahead ...World - ABC News - November 12 -
Newspaper endorsements have outlived their purpose
Upon hearing that both the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post would refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate this year, one thought popped up in my mind: What took them so long?Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Patrick Mahomes says new Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins is going to 'fit in perfectly in this offense'
Hopkins made his Chiefs debut on SundaySports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
French newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could easily be tracked ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
French newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could easily be tracked ...Tech - ABC News - October 28 -
Majority of voters say American democracy is 'currently under threat': Poll
More than three-quarters of Americans say democracy is currently under threat, according to the latest New York Times/Siena College poll. Seventy-six percent of likely voters say democracy is ...Politics - The Hill - October 27