While harvesting requires manual labour, small planters are proposing mechanisation of processes like drying beans and irrigation, which will help reduce dependency on labourers. | Photo Credit: File photo : Karnataka’s big coffee planters, reeling under years of labour shortage, are enjoying a welcome respite this harvest season as migrant workers arrived in sufficient numbers … Read more
By WILL DURRANT Updated: 07:01 GMT, 13 January 2025 There is increasing pressure on the government to act against dangerous bright LED headlights as motorists wait for the results of a review into the issue. The RAC last year called on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after … Read more
The UK government is considering a groundbreaking proposal aimed at offering domestic abuse survivors paid leave to rebuild their lives. The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, introduced by Labour MP Alex McIntyre, seeks to provide victims with up to 10 days of paid leave, allowing them time to secure safety and address urgent needs. A … Read more
The UK government’s ban on prescribing puberty blockers for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria has ignited heated debate, dividing public opinion on the rights and well-being of transgender youth. The contentious measure, endorsed by both major political parties, follows recommendations from the Cass Review and is set to have far-reaching implications for healthcare in England, Scotland, … Read more
The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan’s declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced the initiative, which allows metropolitan government employees to take three days off each week. This move is designed to support young families … Read more
A mother-of-four, Carla Bellucci, 42, has announced that she will charge her family £200 per person for their Christmas Day roast, stating that guests will need to leave by 8:30 pm. The Controversial And Costly Christmas Day Roast In a recent video, Bellucci explains that the price includes a three-course meal with a glass of … Read more
LONDON — It’s not easy doing business in Britain, and soon it’s going to get a whole lot harder, especially for small businesses. On Wednesday the Labour government set out its first budget, a brutal one filled with 40 billion pounds in tax hikes targeted mainly at small and medium-sized private businesses, the prosperous middle … Read more
A top UK tax and immigration advisor, David Lesperance, helps high-net-worth individuals manage their money. However, the looming Labour tax hikes resulted in eight of his super-wealthy clients approaching him for help leaving the UK. Lesperance reportedly said the potential increases to capital gains, inheritance tax rates, and a new “exit levy” for wealthy people … Read more
MP Rosie Duffield has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer in her resignation letter. The Labour MP, who has represented Canterbury since 2017, announced on Friday she was resigning from the Labour whip over the changes to Winter Fuel Payments and the ongoing row over Mr Starmer’s freebies. In her resignation letter, … Read more
Mila Mulroney says her new role at St. Francis Xavier University sounds like something her late husband would have orchestrated. “Brian was a bit of a control freak,” she said playfully in an interview with CBC chief political corespondent Rosemary Barton. “He was instrumental in this role. I think he’s watching from on high.” The widow … Read more
