Tory MPs have criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership, telling reporters that they hope he will step down from his post to avoid damaging the reputation of the Conservative Party. According to an anonymous former minister, several Conservative MPs have said that they were looking towards the local elections, set to be held in May … Read more
The union representing more than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railways says public safety is at stake as contract negotiations ground to a halt this month, with a potential strike on the horizon. On Friday, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. asked the labour minister to appoint a conciliator for … Read more
Labour’s recent decision to revise and reduce its ambitious home insulation plans has ignited a wave of criticism, with many experts and environmental advocates asserting that the scaled-back proposals fall short of the urgent action needed to address climate change and improve energy efficiency across the United Kingdom. The original plan, a cornerstone of Labour’s … Read more
In a recent revelation by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s unemployment rate may have been significantly lower than previously estimated at the end of last year. The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans … Read more
For the first time, under progressivist plans for a draft race equality act, the Labour Party has unveiled plans to extend equal pay rights to black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) staff across the United Kingdom. The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant … Read more
A recent opinion poll, conducted by the polling firm YouGov, has revealed that the Green Party has become the second most popular party amongst people under the age of 30. The YouGov analysis surveyed a group of 18- to 30-year-olds between 31 October last year and 17 January 2024. The findings, which also gave a … Read more
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) Microeconomics Unit has released a report offering an in-depth analysis of the UK labour market. This research, the first major study from the unit established in 2022, aims to contribute essential insights into the dynamics of competition, employer market power, and their impact on workers. According to a government … Read more
HIDDEN GEMS AND INSTAGRAM-WORTHY ATTRACTIONS Social media has played a big role. Entertained by the “southern potatoes,” a nickname given to tourists wrapped in layers of winter clothes, locals offered visitors free rides across the city. The government installed small, warm houses as well as an artificial moon above a local Russian Orthodox Church, to provide … Read more
A recent poll by Opinium exposed that half of business leaders have said they would like to see the Labour Party win the next general election, set to take place before January next year. The group of business leaders who were surveyed said that they would prefer to see Sir Keir Starmer as the next … Read more
Several popular US-based food brands, which each generate more than 500 billion dollars a year, have been linked to a hidden prison workforce in a recent report. The Louisiana State Penitentiary is infamous for being America’s largest maximum-security and “worst” male prison, housing more than 5,100 detainees. After a lengthy investigation, that lasted a huge … Read more
