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#disability-support
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

Labour MPs oppose benefit cuts despite possible government concessions, prioritizing support for the disabled and low-income families.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don't think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan

The government plans to implement mass surveillance on welfare recipients, potentially infringing on their privacy rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The whole policy is wrong': rebellion among Labour MPs grows over 5bn benefits cut

Labour MPs oppose benefit cuts despite possible government concessions, prioritizing support for the disabled and low-income families.
more#disability-support
#accountability
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Law Would Force Elon Musk to Be Drug Tested for His Government Work

Democrats seek to mandate drug testing for Elon Musk and his staff due to concerns over judgment and substance use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ministers consider abolishing hundreds of quangos, sources say

Ministers plan to abolish numerous quangos while restructuring state processes and cutting civil service jobs.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

New Law Would Force Elon Musk to Be Drug Tested for His Government Work

Democrats seek to mandate drug testing for Elon Musk and his staff due to concerns over judgment and substance use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Ministers consider abolishing hundreds of quangos, sources say

Ministers plan to abolish numerous quangos while restructuring state processes and cutting civil service jobs.
more#accountability
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Here's what you need to know about the end of the consumer carbon tax | CBC News

The cancellation of the consumer carbon tax may hinder financial benefits for lower-income households.
Retirement
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under changes to employment law

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC deserves full - not some - health care pricing transparency

The Office of Healthcare Accountability aims to improve healthcare pricing transparency in New York City.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new blow to LGBTQ+ rights

Hungary's parliament passed a law banning Pride events, enforcing fines and allowing facial recognition to identify attendees.
LGBT
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new blow to LGBTQ+ rights

Hungary's parliament passed a law banning Pride events, enforcing fines and allowing facial recognition to identify attendees.
more#lgbtq-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

D.C. Lawmakers Take Aim at DeepSeek

DeepSeek's app may be banned from U.S. government devices due to security threats, similar to previous actions against TikTok.
#childhood-obesity
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban

The UK government will restrict junk food advertising aimed at children to combat obesity, effective October 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Third of Spanish schools offering too much fried food study

Spain's school canteens serve excessive fried food and insufficient fresh vegetables, contributing to rising childhood obesity rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban

The UK government will restrict junk food advertising aimed at children to combat obesity, effective October 2025.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Third of Spanish schools offering too much fried food study

Spain's school canteens serve excessive fried food and insufficient fresh vegetables, contributing to rising childhood obesity rates.
more#childhood-obesity
#online-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media despite safety concerns

Australia's parliament passed a law banning children under 16 from social media to address youth mental health concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media despite safety concerns

Australia's parliament passed a law banning children under 16 from social media to address youth mental health concerns.
more#online-safety
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Republican senator introduces bill to abolish US Department of Education

A bill aimed at abolishing the Department of Education has been introduced, proposing to redistribute its responsibilities to other federal agencies.
#public-safety
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed

California's legislature passed significant bills addressing extremism in the military and promoting bicycle safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Bicycling

Hundreds of Toronto cyclists rally against Ontario bike lane bill | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes Bill 212, which would remove key bike lanes in Toronto, provoking public outcry over safety concerns for cyclists.
California
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

These 7 new California laws came from 1,000 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed

California's legislature passed significant bills addressing extremism in the military and promoting bicycle safety.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Bicycling

Hundreds of Toronto cyclists rally against Ontario bike lane bill | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes Bill 212, which would remove key bike lanes in Toronto, provoking public outcry over safety concerns for cyclists.
more#public-safety
fromThe American Conservative
5 months ago
Right-wing politics

Helping Middle America Means Getting D.C. Out of The Way

Industrial policy may lead to economic hardship as it disregards the decentralized knowledge of individuals.
Friedrich Hayek's ideas reinforce the importance of organic 'rule of law' over imposed legislation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Leasehold reforms face more delay due to Tory flaws, minister says

Reforms to the leasehold system in England and Wales are delayed due to legislative flaws, but the government remains committed to ending it before the next election.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest not just kids under 16 | Van Badham

The Australian government proposed a ban on social media for citizens under 16, citing mental health concerns and the potential harm social media poses.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Business

Autumn Budget: Employment agencies to take on PAYE processing from umbrella firms from April 2026 | Computer Weekly

From April 2026, recruitment agencies and end-hirers will ensure proper tax payments for umbrella company employees, aiming to reduce tax avoidance.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
US Elections

Taoiseach and Tanaiste insist there will be no voting pact for re-election of current Government in upcoming election

Fine Gael aims to maximize its seats as a stand-alone party in the upcoming election without a transfer pact.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cabinet to appoint new deputy garda commissioner and make free HRT treatment available from January

The appointment of a new deputy commissioner aims to boost policing operations and national security in An Garda Síochána.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

New enforcement agency will protect workers' rights as part of watershed' bill

UK government establishes Fair Work Agency to enforce new employee rights and protections.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
Europe news

What's behind Russia's plan to ban 'child-free' ideology? DW 09/28/2024

Daria's experience highlights societal pressure on women regarding motherhood, while impending Russian legislation seeks to criminalize the child-free choice.
Left-wing politics
fromAxios
8 months ago

Axios interview: Jeff Zients says Biden will "finish the job" with five-month sprint

President Biden aims to make his final months in office as productive as possible, focusing on major policy advancements and legislative achievements.
Media industry
fromThe Conversation
10 months ago

More Canadians are paying for news this year, but it's still too early to celebrate

Media businesses turn to reader revenue due to lost ad revenue. Canada sees growth in paying news readers due to government legislation.
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