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UK’s labour market tsar calls for crackdown on bogus self-employment
‘More urgency’ needed on workers’ rights and resourcing of new fair work agency, says Margaret BeelsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Will Labour’s schools overhaul imperil UK’s education success story?
Government plan to hand more control to local authorities has been criticised by some academy trusts and ToriesFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
The collectors paying thousands for presidential items
Most Americans just vote for president, but some collectors pay tens of thousands of dollars to acquire bits of memorabilia from former leaders.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Scotland’s largest haggis maker creating new recipe to meet US rules
Macsween working to circumvent food regulations that have banned traditional recipe in US for more than 50 years. Scotland’s largest haggis maker is creating a “compliant” recipe of the nation’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
‘A watershed moment’: how will Labour play Trump 2.0?
Starmer open to second state visit for Donald Trump, amid worries about tariffs and recent setbacks to political relationship. David Lammy was visiting Washington last May when he realised ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland legend, dies aged 84
Striker was part of United’s much-fabled ‘Holy Trinity’ Bryan Robson leads tributes to ‘one of football’s giants’ Great names from Manchester United and Scotland have paid tribute to Denis Law, ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
UK housebuilders predict sector growth on Labour planning reforms
Taylor Wimpey and others say government measures will boost sector in spite of economic uncertaintyFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Tips for paying off debt
With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provides tips on how to pay down debt.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
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How to Pay Your Taxes Online
Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.Wired - Jan. 14 -
‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI
Plans to make UK world leader in AI sector include opening access to NHS and other public data. Why Labour is pinning its hopes on AI to drive UK growth Artificial intelligence will be ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland
Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023. A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Labour intensifies push for growth to avoid ‘disastrous’ tax rises
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higherFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing
Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion groupFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring
The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Henry Zeffman: Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse
Hogg given community payback order with supervision Sentence for 32-year-old is an ‘alternative to custody’ The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Trump pays respects to President Carter
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid respects to President Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at the U.S. Capitol.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe
Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s electionsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued
The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ignore Musk, ignore the critics – you’ll feel the benefit of Labour’s policies in your pocket before long | Polly Toynbee
Despite the doom-mongers, the outlook for the economy, the NHS and vital services is good. Coming months should bear that out. Look up, despite the bleak midwinter, the flu crisis and this dismal ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘I haven’t seen any change’: black Labour voters in Liverpool and London six months on
In Liverpool Riverside and Tottenham, two constituencies with black MPs and large black communities, Labour’s vote share dropped by more than 20 points at last year’s election. The Guardian spoke ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How much sick pay is too much sick pay?
The contrasting cases of Germany and the UK are revealing about policy trade-offsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left | John McDonnell
The party wants to seem in control. But many of its MPs have knife-edge majorities that a challenger could obliterate. Labour campaigned for 14 years to get rid of the Tories, and emerged from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Labour’s new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here’s one Starmer could tell | John Harris
There’s a solid social-democratic narrative this government could use – if only its leaders would actually try . Picture this. Keir Starmer is sitting at a kitchen table, staring into the camera, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits. GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide. Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
FirstGroup to add bus and open access rail routes amid Labour nationalisation
UK’s largest train operator under pressure to diversify due to government plansFinancial Times - Jan. 5
