Rachel Reeves says Rishi Sunak government gaslighting' public about economy
Labour's Rachel Reeves criticizes government's over-optimistic statements on the economy, highlighting the disconnect with the public's concerns about the cost of living. [ more ]
What's at Stake for Women in the United Kingdom's July 4 General Election
Women in Britain are facing challenges with unhappiness linked to government policies, economic disparities, and work-life balance, calling for improvements in gender equality and support for women. [ more ]
Advocates Are Fighting NYC's Eviction of Asylum Seekers From City-Funded Housing
Volunteers in New York City are distributing clothing and supplies to asylum seekers living on the grounds of Floyd Bennet Field.
Many of the volunteers are also advocating for changes to government policies that impact asylum seekers, including eviction rules and regulations on bus drop-offs. [ more ]
Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast
Universities face financial challenges due to losses in income from teaching home students and research, and a diminished international student market impacted by government rhetoric and policies. [ more ]
Hammer blow' of 145 Brexit food import charges; oil prices near $90 business live
Small businesses in the UK are facing significant financial burdens with the newly imposed fees on individual food imports.
The government's decision to introduce import charges for animal products from the EU has raised concerns about higher food prices and limited choices. [ more ]
Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border
Immigration rates fluctuate and the recent increase in attempted crossings is a result of displacing factors and government policies.
The largest percentage of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. since 2020 have come from Venezuela, where economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. have played a role. [ more ]
All the things missed out of Jeremy Hunt's spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt's budget included a 2p cut in national insurance contributions, but key measures like cutting income tax, scrapping the tourist tax, and business rates reform were notably absent. [ more ]
1 in 4 New York City Children Now Lives in Poverty
Nearly two million New York City residents, including one in four children, lived in poverty in 2022, with 23 percent of the city's residents in poverty.
The surge in poverty was largely attributed to the end of pandemic-era government policies like the expanded child tax credit and enhanced unemployment insurance. [ more ]