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Burnham urged to crack down on gig economy firms to protect 4m workers
Exclusive: Campaigners say millions are missing out on key rights including sick pay and protection against unfair dismissal Andy Burnham is being urged to protect 4 million gig economy workers by prosecuting companies that use widespread “bogus” self-employment practices to deny people their rights. As the prime minister fleshes out his agenda, the Fabian Society…
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Supreme Court emergency docket roars back
The Supreme Court’s emergency docket has flared up in the thick of the justices’ summer recess. President Trump is urging the justices to revive his mail ballot restrictions and allow White House ballroom construction to resume. It again puts the high court in the hot seat after its string of key rulings on other aspects of…
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Florida primary fight marks DSA’s last stand
The last major midterm primary test for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is taking place Tuesday in Florida, after a loss in Wisconsin this past week dealt a blow to the far-left movement. DSA-backed Oliver Larkin is aiming to unseat Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) in the Democratic primary for the 25th Congressional District, which…
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The Memo: AOC 2028? Dems feel trepidation and excitement over Ocasio-Cortez
Speculation about a presidential run by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) in 2028 is rising to its highest pitch yet — and some people are putting their money on it. AOC, as she is commonly known, now leads the field for the Democratic presidential nomination on the two best-known betting markets, Kalshi and Polymarket. Even if…
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A positive new report raises the question: was Reeves undermined by dodgy data? | Heather Stewart
Assessment that has found a jump in UK productivity emphasises urgent need to appoint a national statistician Keen new chancellor, John Healey, responded to last week’s better-than-expected economic news by claiming the government is “bringing hope back”. Growth did not plunge as feared after Donald Trump unleashed war on Iran – with GDP expanding at…
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Walk-outs, infighting and a failed budget: The first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru and Reform-led Wales
From suggestions that Welsh students can’t read to tears in the chamber, it’s been an eventful few months in Welsh politics after Labour’s wipeout in May left the Senedd unrecognisable. Holly Evans takes a closer look at the first 100 days of the new Welsh government
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‘Monsters, Inc.’ Themed Land Will Open at Disney World in 2027
THe’Monsters, Inc.’ themed land, Monstropolis is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World in 2027. The news was announced Saturday at D23. Vice President Creative, Walt Disney World Portfolio at Walt Disney Imagineering, Michael Hundgen told Variety, “We’re so excited to bring Monstropolis to life for fans.” Currently under construction, Monstropolis will…
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Albanese government’s migration overhaul faces further delays – as Pauline Hanson calls for cuts
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has refused to reveal when the government will announce it’s migration overhaul.
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Barefoot Investor’s direct challenge to Albanese on gambling ads after the PM used his phrase to describe Australian property tax reforms
The PM quoted Scott Pape in describing the government’s previous property tax policies as resembling ‘taxpayer-funded landlord welfare’.
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Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests
The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic. The maritime branch is considering the shift on Ford-class ships to match the president’s preference for the new aircraft carriers to resemble the World War II-era, according to a Saturday report from the Washington Post. The changes…