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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.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105
The actress played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama from 1951 until 2022.Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers
The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn
Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers
Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be longWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch
Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million in crypto donations since early June
A political action committee supporting Donald Trump's presidential bid has raised about $7.5 million in cryptocurrencies.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Nvidia stock rises to new record, exceeding June high as AI trade is rekindled
Shares of Nvidia rose more than 3% on Thursday, briefly tapping a new intraday high of $140.89. It bested a previous record of $140.76, set June 20.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fight
McLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole at the United States Grand Prix on SaturdaySports - ABC News - October 19 -
Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March
Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
June Spencer: Veteran Archers star who found art could imitate life
The actress was the last surviving original cast member of BBC Radio 4 serial The Archers.Top stories - BBC News - 6 hours ago -
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Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care
The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer
Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts
Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at workBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
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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 -
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Morgan Stanley grants post-employment perks to former CEO James Gorman
Longtime executive will receive $400,000 a year and access to a car and driver as he transitions out of top roles at bankBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring
Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows
Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growthBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?
Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026Business - Financial Times - October 31 -
Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs
Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff
Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in officeWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills
More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax risesWorld - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
UK employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills
More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax risesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 hours ago -
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon
The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.World - The New York Times - October 27
