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TUC says bank tax relief has cost UK £6bn
The TUC says tax cuts for major banks have cost the UK public purse £6bn, and is urging Chancellor John Healey to raise the bank surcharge in the 28 October budget. The dispute centres on whether banks should contribute more amid record profits and household cost pressures, while banking leaders warn higher taxes could damage…
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France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
The French government has made its first concession to three weeks of ongoing student protests by promising 3,000 extra supply teachers. Education Minister Edouard Geffray announced the measure on Thursday evening as demonstrations continue over inadequate resources in secondary education, with nearly 71,000 people protesting that day and 24,000 gathering at the Bastille in Paris.…
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Kyiv Exodus Accelerates as US Launches Diplomatic Push to End Ukraine-Russia Stalemate
Russian military operations against Kyiv are intensifying as winter approaches, driving thousands of families—particularly those with children—to consider leaving Ukraine. The combination of escalating drone and missile
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Reich argues liability law could curb climate and AI risks
Robert Reich argues that liability law could help address the risks posed by climate change and artificial intelligence when governments fail to protect the public. He says companies whose actions or negligence cause serious harm could face large claims, giving investors and insurers a financial reason to press for stronger safety measures. The article centres…
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Anthropic bans sustained, purposeless abuse of its Claude chatbot
Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit sustained, needless cruelty towards its Claude chatbot, with the rules taking effect on 12 November. The company says the restriction applies only to repeated abuse without a discernible purpose; ordinary frustration, disagreement, dark creative work and model testing remain allowed. The policy also tightens or clarifies rules…
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Pentagon Execution Livestream; Fraudster Jailed for Holiday Scam
The Pentagon will livestream the first military execution in nearly a century. A benefits fraudster has been jailed after holiday photos exposed his elaborate scheme.
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Bridget Phillipson criticises planned public execution of Fort Hood gunman
UK Cabinet minister Bridget Phillipson criticised as “rather disturbing” a US plan to broadcast the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. She said the decision was for the US Government, while reaffirming Britain’s longstanding opposition to capital punishment. Hasan, a former Army major and psychiatrist, was sentenced to death for killing 13 people and wounding…
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Inheritance Tax Becomes Central Political Battleground as Revenue Forecasts Surge
UK inheritance tax has emerged as a key point of contention in British politics, with economic projections indicating the government’s current policies could more than double tax receipts by 2031. This substantial revenu
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Green Party elects Hamas-linked activist; Inheritance tax receipts to double
The Green Party faces crisis after electing a Hamas-linked activist, while inheritance tax receipts could more than double by 2031. Transport Secretary Flynn faces questions over methane leak, as controversy swirls around Trump Mobile and Truth Social in the US.