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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

British Steel must now join the modern economy, not be a prisoner of the old | Will Hutton

The British financial system's failure to support vital industries leads to repeated crises and necessitates government intervention.
#british-steel
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Government races to keep British Steel furnaces burning

The UK government intervenes to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant by securing essential raw materials.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Steel closures 'far from done deal', minister says

The UK government is considering all options regarding the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

British Steel's operations secured with new raw materials, ensuring blast furnaces continue running for upcoming weeks.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Government races to keep British Steel furnaces burning

The UK government intervenes to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant by securing essential raw materials.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Steel closures 'far from done deal', minister says

The UK government is considering all options regarding the future of British Steel in Scunthorpe.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

British Steel's operations secured with new raw materials, ensuring blast furnaces continue running for upcoming weeks.
more#british-steel
#birmingham
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike as piles of rubbish grow

The ongoing strike by refuse workers in Birmingham has led to a significant public health crisis, prompting government intervention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Birmingham bin workers reject deal to end strike

Birmingham bin workers overwhelmingly rejected a pay deal to end their ongoing strike amid unsanitary conditions and rat infestations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Army experts called in over Birmingham bin strike as piles of rubbish grow

The ongoing strike by refuse workers in Birmingham has led to a significant public health crisis, prompting government intervention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

Birmingham bin workers reject deal to end strike

Birmingham bin workers overwhelmingly rejected a pay deal to end their ongoing strike amid unsanitary conditions and rat infestations.
more#birmingham
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

No guarantee British Steel plant will be able to continue, says business secretary

Government uncertain about raw material supply for Scunthorpe steelworks as Jingye halts orders, highlighting risks of Chinese investment in UK industries.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
London startup

There is just 24 hours to avert a hospitality crisis amid the Chancellor's on Spring Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK night-time economy coalition urges for immediate government aid to avert business closures due to rising costs and declining consumer spending.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Real estate

Central Bank governor casts doubt on Government proposals to ease lending rules for developers

Banks are well capitalised and capable of increasing lending, expert advises Government to assess existing housing interventions first.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warn

The adult social care sector faces a crisis due to rising national insurance contributions and the living wage, risking closures without government support.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Thames Water set for crucial court ruling

Thames Water's future hinges on the Court of Appeal's decision regarding its £3bn borrowing plan, impacting possible avoidance of government administration.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

It's Curtains for the Bayview RV Triage Center, Closing Today After Blowing Through $15 Million

The Bayview RV Triage Center in San Francisco is shutting down due to its high costs and ineffective service to the homeless community.
#economic-inequality
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-fuelled job automation set to widen inequality in the UK, warns report

Rapid automation through AI may worsen economic inequality in the UK without targeted government intervention.
more#economic-inequality
#economic-crisis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Local authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Business

Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

The British pub industry is in crisis, with six pubs closing weekly, impacting jobs and community culture.
Government intervention is urgently needed to support the struggling pub sector facing severe economic pressures.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Business

Chancellor told 'April will mark the end for many' hospitality businesses without VAT relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's nightlife and hospitality sector faces imminent collapse due to rising costs and insufficient relief.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Ministers could allow council tax to rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

Local authorities in England may be allowed to increase council tax beyond 5% to avoid bankruptcy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Business

Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

The British pub industry is in crisis, with six pubs closing weekly, impacting jobs and community culture.
Government intervention is urgently needed to support the struggling pub sector facing severe economic pressures.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Business

Chancellor told 'April will mark the end for many' hospitality businesses without VAT relief - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK's nightlife and hospitality sector faces imminent collapse due to rising costs and insufficient relief.
more#economic-crisis
#canada-post
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ordering Canada Post workers back on the job, ending strike, 'an attack on labour, says CUPW leader | CBC News

The Canada Post strike ended after government intervention, leaving many workers frustrated and planning to challenge the decision.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

'You have to hope,' say postal workers on Toronto picket line as Ottawa moves to end strike | CBC News

The federal government intervened to end the Canada Post workers' strike, aiming to ensure their return to work amid negotiations for a new contract.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

CUPW says it met with Canada Post, shared revisions to latest proposal | CBC News

The Canada Post strike continues as postal workers demand better wages, medical benefits, and job security, emphasizing the need for negotiations amid ongoing tensions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

What happens now with your mail? Canada Post said clearing backlog will 'take some time' | CBC News

The recent Canada Post strike has led to significant delivery delays, with a backlog of millions of parcels expected to last into January.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling | CBC News

Canada Post operations will restart following a return-to-work order, amidst impasse in wage negotiations and a government intervention.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Ordering Canada Post workers back on the job, ending strike, 'an attack on labour, says CUPW leader | CBC News

The Canada Post strike ended after government intervention, leaving many workers frustrated and planning to challenge the decision.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

'You have to hope,' say postal workers on Toronto picket line as Ottawa moves to end strike | CBC News

The federal government intervened to end the Canada Post workers' strike, aiming to ensure their return to work amid negotiations for a new contract.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

CUPW says it met with Canada Post, shared revisions to latest proposal | CBC News

The Canada Post strike continues as postal workers demand better wages, medical benefits, and job security, emphasizing the need for negotiations amid ongoing tensions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

What happens now with your mail? Canada Post said clearing backlog will 'take some time' | CBC News

The recent Canada Post strike has led to significant delivery delays, with a backlog of millions of parcels expected to last into January.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling | CBC News

Canada Post operations will restart following a return-to-work order, amidst impasse in wage negotiations and a government intervention.
more#canada-post
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The American industry that wants more government intervention

The mining industry is calling for federal support and the reactivation of the U.S. Bureau of Mines to enhance national security and competitiveness.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout

Canada's government is intervening in port workers' lockouts due to the significant economic impact of $930 million in goods affected daily.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
London

Ministers to oversee Tower Hamlets council amid concerns over leadership

The government will appoint an envoy to oversee Tower Hamlets council management due to concerns over leadership and financial practices under Mayor Lutfur Rahman.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Adult social care in England needs urgent help from ministers, say bosses

England's adult social care services need urgent government action to avoid overspending, cuts, and reduced service levels amidst rising demand and costs.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dublin Airport passenger cap now 'a joke' among airlines, says Willie Walsh

The former Aer Lingus CEO urges government intervention to address the 32 million passenger cap at Dublin Airport amid rising demand.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

SS Richard Montgomery: WW2 wreck in Thames Estuary is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns

The SS Richard Montgomery poses a significant threat due to leftover explosives, necessitating government intervention after 80 years of neglect.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

You Have a Question Here?' Elizabeth Warren Snaps At CNBC Host Lecturing' Her On The Economy

Banning price gouging is misguided as it fails to address fundamental supply and demand issues affecting food prices.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Kamala Harris' new economic plan: Letters to the Editor - Aug. 20, 2024

Kamala Harris' economic plan blends government handouts with price controls, raising concerns about their effectiveness and potential historical failures.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago
Boston

Massachusetts to "seize control" of St. Elizabeth's from Steward; deals reached on 4 other hospitals

Massachusetts government will seize control of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center to preserve healthcare access and jobs, while transitioning other Steward hospitals to new ownership.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
Writing

Shipwreck closely linked to William Wordsworth granted protection by the government

The 200-year-old shipwreck of the Earl of Abergavenny, involved in a tragic maritime disaster in 1805, has been given government protection.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Anti-racist protest to take place amid rumours of planned far-right attack

An anti-racist protest in response to rumored far-right activity in Stoke Newington is scheduled, amid concerns of potential violence and disorder in the area.
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