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Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

New Guidelines Serve as Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools

A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Government to Launch Probe into Air Travel Competition Market

President Joe Biden has prioritized airline competition, stopping consolidation efforts throughout the industry.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Chris Mason: Big week ahead and a chance for a government reset

After a stuttery start for the government, this week could allow them to set the tone of the coming years.

Voters: Beware the government’s China problem at home and abroad

If the public turns a blind eye to the Chinese government’s actions within our borders and to the broader implications of foreign policy on domestic security, who will pay attention?

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump’s women problem will elevate Harris and transform governance

Polls show Donald Trump struggling to get the same levels of support among women that he got in past elections.

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Local government has become a chokehold for Chinese business

Beijing is promising change, but it comes at an unsettling price

World - Financial Times - October 28

Chile’s leftwing government hit by rape scandal

President Gabriel Boric’s flagging popularity falls further amid allegations against his former security secretary

Business - Financial Times - October 28

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Extra £1.7bn for Welsh government in UK Budget

The chancellor also announces cash for coal tip safety and green hydrogen projects in Wales.

Juryless rape trials pilot axed by Scottish government

The proposal would have seen a single judge decide whether people are guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke

After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Kemi Badenoch: Who is new Tory leader and what does she stand for?

Kemi Badenoch is a political trailblazer with a combative style and a mission to renew her party.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering

After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

German government collapses as Scholz sacks finance minister

Departure of Christian Lindner marks the end of the country’s unpopular three-party administration

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

'That's democracy' - EU not concerned over Berlin government collapse

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'

Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding

Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into base in south Lebanon

It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.

UK farmers forced to cut food production to stay viable, warns NFU

Terrible harvest and falling subsidies force businesses to embrace greener alternatives, says Tom Bradshaw

World - Financial Times - October 14

Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Pentagon confirms 'incursions' of unauthorized drones over Air Force base

The Pentagon has confirmed a number of “unauthorized” drone flights last year in restricted airspace over a Virginia base that houses the nation’s most advanced fighter jets. The Wall Street ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

China’s show of force in massive military exercises alarms Taiwan

Taipei wants other democracies to push back harder against Beijing

World - Financial Times - October 17

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says

The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in surprise encounter with Israeli forces

Netanyahu says death of mastermind of 7 October attack that triggered war in Gaza marks ‘beginning of the end’. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, has been ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF in Gaza, Israel says | Special Report

Yahya Sinwar has been killed by Israeli forces, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. Hamas' top leader and apparent architect of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks against Israel was killed during an ...

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