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Four-day week council attacks 'culture war' notice
Its leader says the former Conservative government's move was "politically motivated".Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
More councils hit by pro-Russia cyber attack
The unitary authority says its website is down due to a cyber attack affecting several councils.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister
The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Reeves to force council pensions to consolidate into 8 ‘megafunds’
Chancellor to target minimum size for multiemployer defined contribution schemes of £25bn to £50bnBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Council leader quits after assault allegations
Stephen McCabe denied claims he shouted at and assaulted a woman at a home in Inverclyde.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council
Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.Business - Inc. - November 21 -
Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'
The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils
Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes, Rayner tells BBC
Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy
Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speechBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
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Labour loses 40% of council seats defended since UK general election
Party sought to hold on to 58 seats but lost 24 in by-elections, a ‘drastic’ decline, analysis showsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords
The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
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California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents
Palm Springs approves settlement for displaced Black and Latino families after decades-long fight for compensation. The Palm Springs city council on Thursday unanimously approved a $5.9m ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance in Response to Trump
The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump’s presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.World - The New York Times - November 20 -
Standoff as Canada Yukon town council refuses to swear oath to King Charles
Council in Yukon territory deadlocked, citing the crown’s tarnished relations with Indigenous peoples in the region. The council of a town in Canada’s Yukon territory has been locked for weeks in ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
US vetoes UN security council push to call for ceasefire in Gaza
UN security council voted 14-1 in favor of resolution but it was not adopted because of the US veto. The US has vetoed a UN security council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King Charles oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.Top stories - BBC News - November 22 -
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Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council
Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council
The appointment came as Donald Trump renewed his vow to raise tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Trump taps Kevin Hassett as National Economic Council head
President-elect Trump has chosen former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council in his next administration, he said Tuesday. “I am very pleased to announce ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump names speechwriter Vince Haley as Domestic Policy Council chief
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that Vince Haley, his campaign speechwriter, will be the next chief of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC). “As Director of the Domestic Policy ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council
Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The culture warrior on a mission to rebuild a battered Tory party
Kemi Badenoch’s combative style can alienate colleagues but supporters say she will make life uncomfortable for LabourBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
Sunny Hostin: Presidential election a 'referendum of cultural resentment'
ABC's “The View” host Sunny Hostin expressed disappointment with the outcome of the presidential election, calling it a “referendum of cultural resentment.” Hostin and the other hosts of the show ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump’s expected military reset: Culture war counteroffensive
President-elect Trump is expected to transform the U.S. military from the Pentagon, with promises to slash spending, thin the top ranks and roll back efforts to make the military more inclusive to ...Politics - The Hill - November 8
