Scraps Job Guarantees

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Lions extend McNeill for 4 years; $55M guaranteed

The Lions and DT Alim McNeill agreed to a four-year extension worth $97 million, including $55 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Dumb plays like these are guaranteed to live on in infamy

From tossed helmets to dropped touchdowns, ugly passes to, well, Leon Lett … we proudly present a list of the dumbest plays in NFL history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Reeves has made her choice — but success is not guaranteed

The British people will hope that higher spending delivers the better services they want

Business - Financial Times - October 30

No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson.

Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth

Business - Financial Times - October 22

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Grizzlies, Scotty Pippen Jr. reportedly agree to guaranteed multi-year contract

Pippen thrived while playing on a two-way deal last season and now has a standard NBA contract.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Tuchel is world class but that is not always the answer in internationals | Jacob Steinberg

New England manager has a reputation for winning knockout ties but some of the best international coaches have had modest careers at domestic level. ‘Just nuances,” Thomas Tuchel says. As an ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Trump claims Harris ‘guaranteed’ to get US into World War III

Former President Trump claimed that Vice President Harris is “guaranteed” to get the United States into World War III if she is elected president, continuing intense rhetoric common throughout the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Fight intensifies over Florida ballot measure that would guarantee abortion rights

Next week, Florida voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, through a ballot measure that's opposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote

Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message

Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher

World - Financial Times - October 18

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Australia scraps multi-billion dollar military satellite system

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship

Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Lions re-sign DT Alim McNeill to four-year, $97 million contract extension with $55M guaranteed, per report

Detroit re-signs one of their top defensive linemen in the wake of Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending leg injury

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

The UAE can guarantee the 'safety and the security’ of U.S.-made chips, G42 CEO says

The comments come as Washington reportedly continues to weigh limits on advanced chip sales to the Middle East over national security concerns.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Agent's Take: Why the Browns are stuck with Deshaun Watson and his unprecedented fully guaranteed contract

There are no good long-term options when it comes to Watson

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

John Mara plans to exercise patience with Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll, no such guarantee for Daniel Jones

Mara has changed his mind before and Bill Belichick is now available

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Aaron Judge's legacy took a hit in World Series with no guarantee Yankees star will be able to redeem himself

The presumptive AL MVP was practically an empty roster spot in October once again

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting

Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?

Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work.

The bad jobs report, in context

And oil looks set to stay cheap

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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