UK ministers plan recruiting drive to plug train driver shortage, says union
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The Guardian - World
UK business growth slows as budget uncertainty hits investment plans; German recession ‘baked in’ – business live
Fiscal policy uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget is biggest fear for companies, survey finds, while Germany’s malaise continues. Newsflash: Rightmove has said it will “carefully consider” the ...26 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
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The New York Times - Business
Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance
As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK planning reform: how to get developers to build more houses
Leader of Tory-led Wiltshire Council says more ‘more carrots and sticks’ are needed7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK ministers plan recruiting drive to plug train driver shortage, says union
One in five are due to retire this decade, warns Aslef, as staff shortages continue to be felt7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Is Reform UK's plan to get Farage into No 10 mission impossible?
The party is trying to professionalise to break the mould of British politics and win real power.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
The Training Drill That Transformed a Soccer Star
Arsenal duo Mikel Arteta and Raheem Sterling previously worked together at Manchester City, who they now face on Sunday. This is how one coached the other into an attacking machine.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon says workers must be in the office. The UK government disagrees. Who is right?
Amazon is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week, but the UK government is promoting flexible working.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel MacronYesterday - France -
The Wall Street Journal - World
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters play hardball with politics during pivotal period for unions
The Teamsters’ decision this week to not endorse a presidential candidate sent a message of disappointment over both candidates' commitment to the prominent union's issues, and about the rising ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
In Darfur, Rape Is Driving Famine
At the U.N., will President Biden and other world leaders stand up for the victims or for the countries fueling war, rape and hunger?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Starmer will stop accepting clothes to show solidarity with public, says Nandy
Culture secretary says PM and others will stop accepting gifted clothes as they don’t want voters to believe they are ‘living very different lives’. The prime minister and Labour ministers will ...Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Singapore heat, humidity will test F1 drivers' fitness
F1 drivers are constantly finding ways to stay fit in their globe-circling seasons. The conditions in Singapore will reveal whose regimens work best.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Nuclear fuel prices surge as west rues shortage of conversion facilities
Bottlenecks have built up in uranium supply chain since Russian invasion of UkraineYesterday -
ABC News - World
The death toll from Friday's airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister says
The death toll from Friday's airstrike on a Beirut suburb rises to 31, Lebanon health minister says2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Strikes inside Russia with US missiles key to Ukraine’s plan to end war, says Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy will present ‘victory plan’ to US president during trip to Washington next week, when he is also likely to hold talks with Trump. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Joe Biden to allow Ukraine ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - World
UK to resurrect ‘industrial strategy’ in bid for global funds, says Reynolds
Business secretary is ‘sick’ of France and Spain attracting investment that could come to Britain2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Bigots not welcome in Reform UK, says Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader says the party needs to "professionalise" after winning its first MPs in July.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Farage says Tory brand is ‘bust’ as other Reform UK speeches target immigrants, drag queens, vegans and more – UK politics live
Lee Anderson, Richard Tice and Nigel Farage give speeches at Reform party conference. Richard Partington is the Guardian’s economics correspondent . UK national debt has hit 100% of the country’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Cineworld creditors approve UK restructuring plan
Chain warned it would be unable to make rent payments2 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Will AI Make Job Recruiting More Efficient---but Less Fair?
We asked readers what they think about companies that are relying more on artificial intelligence to screen candidates. Are the trade-offs acceptable?2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Speeding driver who paralysed woman in crash is jailed
Moments before the crash Gavin Coull uploaded video online which showed his car travelling in excess of 100mph.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Man admits Amazon driver killing but denies murder
Mark Ross denies murdering Claudiu-Carol Kondor in Leeds, but admits his manslaughter.3 days ago -
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Financial Times - Business
Ethereum co-founder says partisanship will block Trump crypto plans
Charles Hoskinson warns the former president’s proposed new digital assets platform could politicise the industry3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.3 days ago