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#college-fees
fromIndependent
3 days ago
Canada news

Two-tier cuts to student fees on cards as Harris defends decision not to bring in permanent reductions

fromIndependent
3 days ago
Canada news

Two-tier cuts to student fees on cards as Harris defends decision not to bring in permanent reductions

#education-funding
fromChalkbeat
4 days ago
Canada news

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's $1 billion cut to school mental health funding

fromChalkbeat
4 days ago
Canada news

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's $1 billion cut to school mental health funding

fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Palestine Action to be banned after judge denies temporary block

The proposed ban, which amends the Terrorism Act 2000, will come into force after being approved by both the House of Commons and House of Lords earlier this week.
UK politics
#climate-change
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Minister tells Turing AI institute to focus on defence

Secretary Peter Kyle has emphasized the need for the UK's national AI institute to prioritize defence and security, stating that boosting AI capabilities is critical for national security.
Artificial intelligence
#germany
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Yet another European government is ditching Microsoft for Linux - here's why

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Yet another European government is ditching Microsoft for Linux - here's why

#childcare
fromIndependent
1 week ago
NYC parents

Revealed: How where you live could see you having to pay out 5,200 more for your childcare

fromIndependent
1 week ago
NYC parents

Revealed: How where you live could see you having to pay out 5,200 more for your childcare

#affordable-housing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some?

Government pledges to build new homes are too late for families currently facing homelessness.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some?

Government pledges to build new homes are too late for families currently facing homelessness.
#economic-impact
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
US politics

Dear PM, thanks for the welfare concessions, but I still won't vote for your bill. Scrap the whole thing | Richard Burgon

fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
US politics

Dear PM, thanks for the welfare concessions, but I still won't vote for your bill. Scrap the whole thing | Richard Burgon

#nhs
fromwww.bxtimes.com
3 days ago

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact Bronx Times

The proposed $300 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could structurally undermine food security for low-income families, particularly in the Bronx, where one-third of residents depend on SNAP.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" Is Not What America Asked For

In Washington, the same ritual repeats. The president claims a mandate. Congressional leaders nod. A sweeping ideologically loaded piece of legislation is introduced. Critics warn of catastrophic consequences.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Mr Hancock said the decision to discharge patients from hospitals into care homes when testing was not available, was "the least worst solution".
Public health
fromeuronews
3 days ago

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed an amendment to the crime prevention law banning face coverings in public places. Exceptions are made for work-related items, medical professionals, and weather conditions.
Europe news
#housing-crisis
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

How to check if you're eligible for 2,000 compensation for water service failures

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from Wednesday for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply, or sewer flooding.
Canada news
#personal-independence-payment
#urban-development
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible Behavior

Musk stated, 'Milei gave me the chainsaw backstage and I ran with it, but, in retrospect, it lacked empathy.' This reflects his recognition of the consequences of his actions.
US politics
#labour-party
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's disability benefits rethink: concessions suggest strategy not a change of heart | Editorial

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Government's welfare plans must be pushed through, Starmer says

Keir Starmer insists on advancing welfare reforms despite opposition, emphasizing support for disabled individuals and necessary changes to the system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's disability benefits rethink: concessions suggest strategy not a change of heart | Editorial

#history
fromOpen Culture
5 days ago
Health

Iconic Animator Chuck Jones Creates an Oscar-Winning Animation About the Virtues of Universal Health Care (1949)

fromOpen Culture
5 days ago
Health

Iconic Animator Chuck Jones Creates an Oscar-Winning Animation About the Virtues of Universal Health Care (1949)

#immigration
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Supremacist propaganda at the White House: Help your country, report foreign invaders'

The Trump administration's recent anti-immigrant campaign exploits a historic American symbol to promote reporting of undocumented individuals.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Supremacist propaganda at the White House: Help your country, report foreign invaders'

The Trump administration's recent anti-immigrant campaign exploits a historic American symbol to promote reporting of undocumented individuals.
#tourism
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Django

Mairia Cahill: Tickets and hotel cost over 500 for one night. I love Dublin, but I want to be able to afford to visit it

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Django

Mairia Cahill: Tickets and hotel cost over 500 for one night. I love Dublin, but I want to be able to afford to visit it

#social-security-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

Federal employees often remain in their jobs for decades largely due to retirement benefits, which Congress aims to reduce.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

Federal employees often remain in their jobs for decades largely due to retirement benefits, which Congress aims to reduce.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Shop prices return to inflation as retailers struggle to should government costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Within three months of the costs imposed by last Autumn's Budget kicking in, headline shop prices have returned to inflation for the first time in close to a year.
Canada news
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Senate panel advances Trump's national cyber director nominee

Just be honest about it. You can't say you care about an increasing and more sophisticated set of attacks while cutting the very people who help defend against those attacks.
US politics
#student-fees
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Higher education

Minister appears to backtrack as he says cuts to student fees on cards from next January

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Higher education

Minister appears to backtrack as he says cuts to student fees on cards from next January

fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Hong Kong's democracy movement marks a somber July 1 DW 06/30/2025

"For over 10 years, July 1 meant protest... It felt like we were trying to build a better society," says Vinze, a Hongkonger reflecting on lost activism.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Civil servants stage protest over work-from-home ban

Civil servants are beginning indefinite industrial action from Monday, protesting against office closures and a work from home ban imposed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Canada news
#ireland
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Extra cost of being disabled in UK to rise by almost 12% in five years, says Scope report

"Life costs an enormous amount more when you're disabled. Our latest analysis finds the price tag of disability is now 1,095 a month."
Public health
#welfare-reform
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Cut-price train travel for families planned in armed forces reforms

The proposal to extend the Veterans Railcard aims to provide independent travel discounts for spouses of veterans, enhancing their benefits under UK military covenant initiatives.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Wants Every American To Wear A Health-Tracking Device, Security Experts Have Concerns

The government suggests that wearables like Fitbits and Apple Watches can help Americans take charge of their health, although no mandate to use them is in place.
Privacy technologies
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

'A graveyard of companies': Climate tech startups are feeling the heat from Trump 2.0

There will be a graveyard of companies, and a lot of startups will hibernate to try to weather the storm.
Environment
#public-health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Welfare vote will go ahead says Rayner, despite rebellion

Rayner countered the criticism by stating that the welfare bill is aimed at helping people secure jobs and eliminating the need for reassessments of the severely disabled.
UK politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

After complaints about costs, Ontario proposes weakening incoming recycling rules | CBC News

The government is now looking to delay some measures and outright cancel others, such as requirements to extend collection beyond the residential system.
Toronto startup
fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London food

Bad news, Londoners: tube fares are set for above-inflation price hikes every year until 2030

Transport fares in London are set to increase annually until 2029, exceeding inflation rates according to government directives.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
1 week ago

Could Switzerland double the price of the motorway vignette?

Centre Party MP Martin Candinas proposes increasing Switzerland’s motorway vignette from 40 to 80 francs to generate 200 million francs annually for road maintenance.
Germany politics
#electric-vehicles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shabana Mahmood says UK will seek reform of human rights convention

The European convention on human rights is one of the great achievements of postwar politics. It has endured because it has evolved. Now, it must do so again.
UK politics
#mental-health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Improve military homes by creating new body, say Tories

The UK needs to rapidly rearm and bolster its defence capabilities in response to "the most serious military threats we have faced for years," said shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

HS2 delayed beyond 2033 as minister attacks appalling mess'

The government admits HS2 cannot meet its 2033 target due to mismanagement by the previous Conservative administration, which has led to cost and schedule overruns.
London startup
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

UK's AI sector booms - but can the country hang on to its startups?

While the UK excels at startup creation, we struggle to retain our most promising companies as they scale, said Carolyn Dawson, CEO of the Founders Forum Group.
European startups
#social-welfare
#housing
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Government sells remaining shareholding in AIB

The latest deal means about €19.5bn of that cost has been recouped for taxpayers, in a mix of share sales, interest on rescue loans and other fees and levies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Labour cutting farming budget in England by 100m a year, figures shows

Despite a £100m cut to the farming budget, nature and farming groups cautiously welcomed it, fearing more substantial reductions by the Treasury.
UK politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Trump Chose to Hunt Law-Abiding Migrants Rather than Right Wing Terrorists Like Vance Boelter. - emptywheel

The degradation of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships under Kristi Noem highlights how governmental efforts to combat domestic extremism under Trump have substantially diminished.
Right-wing politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Retail and leisure giants estimated to face extra 600 million business rates bill - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Colliers and other critics have consistently said the legislation has been poorly thought through and was rushed through Parliament.
London politics
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Government consults on controversial AI training rules

"This is all about partnership: balancing strong protections for creators while removing barriers to AI innovation; and working together across government and industry sectors to deliver this."
Artificial intelligence
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Around 2,300 foster children expected to benefit again from back-to-school allowance

The anticipated memo will allow an estimated 2,300 children from foster families to receive a vital clothing and footwear allowance amid rising inflation.
SF parents
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

If you have one of these surnames you could inherit a fortune in Sutton

If someone dies without a valid will, their estate goes to their next of kin in a strict order of priority, starting with a spouse or civil partner.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Danish department determined to dump Microsoft

Denmark's Ministry for Digitalization plans to transition from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice, promoting digital sovereignty.
The initiative is part of a broader trend seen in other European governments.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Women

Syria asks women to dress modestly on beaches but says bikinis still allowed

Syria's government recommends modest swimwear for women at public beaches without imposing legal penalties for bikinis.
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