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Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
World - Yahoo News - October 24 -
UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves
The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
BBC chair calls for overhaul of UK broadcasting rules
Samir Shah wants regulatory regime improved so public service broadcasters can act with ‘agility, flexibility and pace’Business - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds
United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in Germany, BBC investigation finds
A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says
News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Working Well: How to Find the Elusive Work-Life Balance
It can be hard to learn to slow down and find work-life balance.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Starmer under pressure to accept slavery reparations, as minister claims UK will eventually agree - UK politics live
PM Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that “no one ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey
The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘Majestic brightness’: Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art finds a new permanent home
After decades of nomadic existence, the Polish capital’s art temple is open for permanent business in an inspirational, light-filled new building. When Poland joined the European Union 20 years ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce
Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year ...World - ABC News - October 16 -
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Trump works the drive-thru at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Former President Trump on Sunday stepped behind the counter at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, working the drive-thru for a short time after he spent weeks mocking Vice President Harris's past ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Trump works fryer at McDonald's: ‘I like this job’
Former President Donald Trump worked the fryer at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Trump’s visit comes after he has repeatedly accused Harris of lying about her history of working at McDonald’s in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Stint Included French Cuffs and French Fries
No hairnet in sight as the former president doled out meals at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21 -
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 BradshawWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’
Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’World - 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 -
Anti-Zionist beliefs ‘worthy of respect’, UK tribunal finds
Judges say unfairly dismissed academic David Miller’s views on Israel should be protected by antidiscrimination laws. The belief that Israel’s actions amount to apartheid, ethnic cleansing and ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
World - Yahoo News - October 21 -
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on MondayWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster to pursue claim in UK despite $31bn settlement
Case continuing in high court despite deal agreed with miner BHP to compensate those affected by dam collapse in 2015. Lawyers acting for victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster have said ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Collapse of construction group ISG halts urgent work on UK prisons
Crucial improvements at 48 sites to tackle issues such as drug use and overcrowding now in doubtBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
UK civil servants told to work three days a week in the office
Decision comes after speculation that Labour ministers would allow more homeworking to bolster morale among officialsBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Trump works the fry station, holds a drive-thru news conference at McDonald's
He still offers no evidence for saying Harris didn't work there in college.Top stories - ABC News - October 20
