Fri, December 27, 2024

by: MSN

Starmer smothering Britain in red tape as Labour found to have established new quango every week since election win

Labour has created 25 new quangos since taking office, averaging one unelected body per week, analysis has revealed. The proliferation of arms-length bodies, task forces and advisory councils comes as economic growth has stalled following Labour's election victory and £40billion in tax rises.

by: Mediaite

Elon Musk Endorses Post Suggesting Americans Are Too 'Retarded' To Do Skilled Jobs

Billionaire Trump surrogate Elon Musk endorsed a post on Thursday which suggested Americans were too "retarded" to be hired for skilled jobs.

by: MSN

Councils can't make halal certification a 'must' for licence renewal, says Nga

by: MSN

How Manmohan Singh revitalised India's economy and global standing

As the chief architect of India's 1991 economic liberalisation, Manmohan Singh's policies helped steer India away from a severe financial crisis, positioning the country as one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

by: MSN

Manmohan Singh, Indian ex-PM and architect of economic reform, dies at 92

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has died at the age of 92. Singh was one of India's longest-serving prime ministers and he was considered the architect of key liberalising economic reforms,

by: MSN

Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting

As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.

by: Forbes

How Long Will US Energy Sector, And Government, Survive A High Dollar

Major US stakeholders historically loved a strong dollar. This is changing as the high dollar is forcing foreign governments to sell bonds, increasing rates the US pays.

by: MSN

Why MAGA turning against their own? Nikki Haley and Laura Loomer slam Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy on immigration

Amid growing criticism of Sriram Krishnan's controversial stance on immigration, Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy took to social media to defend the hiring trends in tech, emphasizing cultural factors over intellectual capabilities.

by: MSN

I have represented Glasgow at the city chambers, Holyrood and now Westminister

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The taxpayers who fought Solihull Council and won in 2024

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Why Musk and Vance's efforts to normalize this extreme-right party in Germany is so alarming

Elon Musk and Trump's vice president-elect JD Vance praised AfD, a German political party so extreme that other European far-right parties booted it from their coalition.

by: MSN

Sara Netanyahu suspected of political harassment, Israel's AG orders probe

It's the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates.

by: BBC

What to watch out for in Welsh politics in 2025

Early in 2025 the focus will shift to buses, which carry three-quarters of all Welsh public transport journeys. Waiting for the Bus Bill has been a bit like waiting for, errr... a bus. It's been a while, with these plans having first been published in 2022.

by: Reuters

Canada ministers to meet Trump aides in Florida over tariff risks

Canada's new finance minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will meet aides to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Florida on Friday to discuss the risks of imposing new trade tariffs,
Thu, December 26, 2024

by: Sky

Reform UK overtakes Conservative membership - Nigel Farage calls it 'historic', Kemi Badenoch says numbers are 'fake'

Reform UK and Nigel Farage have been involved in a series of furious exchanges online with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

by: cnbctv18

Dr. Manmohan Singh Live Updates: State mourning in India till Jan 1; Last rites to be held on Saturday: Congress

Here are the live updates on former PM Dr Manmohan Sing's death and reactions on his demise with CNBC-TV18's blog

by: cnbctv18

LIVE BLOG: Last rites of Dr Manmohan Singh's to be conducted with full state honour, 7 day mourning likely

Here are the live updates on former PM Dr Manmohan Sing's death and reactions on his demise with CNBC-TV18's blog

by: Reuters

Manmohan Singh, India's reluctant prime minister, dies aged 92

Described as a "reluctant king" in his first stint as prime minister, the quietly spoken Manmohan Singh was arguably one of India's most successful leaders.

by: Oneindia

Manmohan Singh: The Scholar Who Transformed India's Economy and Politics

Explore the legacy of Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister, who transformed the economy and introduced key reforms during his tenure.

by: NDTV

Manmohan Singh: India's 'Reforms' Man And Politician With A Difference

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even all its gold reserve was pledged.

by: MSN

Trump Is First 'Republican President' With A Pathway To Cannabis Reform, Says Former Adviser

Bryan Lanza, a former adviser to President-elect Donald Trump and now a lobbyist for the cannabis industry, says the incoming administration may pave the way for significant marijuana policy reforms.

by: MSN

"Please take care of us": Low-income Trump voters worry he'll cut benefits they rely on

Please don't cut the things that help the most vulnerable," a Pennsylvania Trump voter pleaded in an interview

by: MSN

'Please take care of us': Pennsylvania Trump voter begs GOP not to cut Social Security

Residents of unincorporated New Castle, Pennsylvania, drove a surge in support for Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they're counting on him not to cut their Social Security benefits, The Washington Post reported.

by: MSN

Russian attempts to establish foothold in Kherson Oblast remain unsuccessful, says regional governor

Ukrainian forces have observed increased activity from the aggressor, who has been maneuvering live forces and equipment in the region. Despite these efforts, all attempts by the Russians to advance have been unsuccessful.

by: MSN

'Was offered CM post, they came...': Sonu Sood makes SHOCKING claim, reveals why he didn't join politics

Recently in an interview actor Sonu Sood revealed that he got offers to become Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister. Read on to find more details.

by: MSN

School vouchers remain a GOP priority even as voters reject them

School voucher programs championed by President-elect Trump have faced stiff headwinds from voters but remain a priority for the incoming Republican-led Congress and the White House. Why it matters: Republican supporters often cite "universal school choice" when backing these measures.

by: MSN

Reviving family detention centers is part of Trump deportation push: Report

by: MSN

'Just for me': Providence mayor explains why he converted to Judaism

Mayor Brett Smiley explained why he decided to start working with Rabbi Sarah Mack, who serves as Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth-El in Providence, to explore if that could be his "new home."

by: NDTV

"Immense Loss For The Nation": India Mourns Ex-PM Manmohan Singh

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi, the family said. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions, AIIMS said.

by: MSN

Morocco dismisses allegations of destabilizing Egypt as forged Algerian propaganda

Moroccan officials and experts have condemned allegations promoted by Algerian media accusing Morocco of plotting to destabilize Egypt as baseless and fabricated. The claims center on an alleged falsified correspondence between the Moroccan Embassy in Cairo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat.

by: MSN

Former Border Patrol chief slams Newsom blocking deportations and 'rule of law'

by: MSN

Trump names Panama ambassador amid threats to take back canal

President-elect Donald Trump has named a Florida lawmaker to be his ambassador to Panama, days after he threatened to take back the Panama Canal. Kevin Marino Cabrera, a Republican commissioner in Miami-Dade County,

by: MSN

Mary Murphy, longest-serving woman in Minnesota House, dies at 85

Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

by: MSN

Donald Trump Suggests Wayne Gretzky for Canada PM: What Are His Politics?

President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of ice hockey pro Wayne Gretzky running to be the leader of Canada in the future. The incoming Republican president said that Gretzky would make an excellent prime minister,

by: MSN

Presidential Office Stages Civil Defense War Games Simulating Chinese Invasion - TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan's presidential office has staged tabletop exercises simulating how civil society would respond to a Chinese invasion, with a focus on how to protect and repair infrastructure in case of a conflict and how to mobilize civilians.

by: MSN

PAM praises Family Code review and urges swift action

The Political Bureau of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) held an extraordinary meeting Wednesday at the party's central headquarters in Rabat. Chaired by Fatima-Zahra Mansouri, the national coordinator for the collective leadership of the general secretariat,

by: MSN

Migrant crisis: More than 700 migrants cross Channel illegally over Christmas and Boxing Day

Hundreds of migrants have crossed the English Channel illegally today, GB News can confirm, bringing total crossings over Christmas and Boxing Day to more than 700. According to the official Home Office figures,

by: MSN

Former law review editors lay out roadmap for not certifying Trump's win

President-elect Donald Trump should be disqualified under the Fourteenth Amendment's Insurrection Clause when Congress gathers to certify the results of the 2024 election, wrote Evan Davis and David Schulte for The Hill.

by: MSN

Myanmar's Arakan Army: Why it should be taken seriously

The Arakan Army's growing territorial gains, and seemingly undeterred momentum, have raised questions about the rebel group's ultimate goal.

by: MSN

Gov Abiodun appoints Oluwatoyin Taiwo as Chief of Staff

by: MSN

'The Math Doesn't Work': When JD Vance Blasted Senate Leadership Over Illegal Immigration

During a Senate banking committee hearing in 2023, Senator Jd Vance Blasted Senate leadership over illegal immigration and it's on the American housing market.

by: MSN

Republicans still feel pessimistic about U.S. future despite winning White House: report

Although Republicans have won both houses of Congress and the White House, the latest Gallup data shows that they still feel pessimistic about the future of the United States. Axios wrote about the end-of-year data showing that just 19% of Americans are optimistic about the future of the U.

by: MSN

Taliban lesson for Islamabad

Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan highlight tensions with the Taliban, killing 46, prompting protests over sovereignty and reflecting shifting allegiances.

by: ABC

26 charts that helped explain 2024 in politics

Take a tour through the best charts 538 made this year.

by: MSN

DWP announces big change to PIP under Labour government in 2025

Under the new Labour Party government, the DWP will be uprating PIP for those who claim benefits and are disabled.

by: MSN

'Red meat for MAGA': Trump said to be prepping 'early shock-and-awe campaign' in new term

Donald Trump's team is planning a range of extreme actions immediately upon taking office. An Axios analysis of hundreds of the president-elect's speeches, news conferences and interviews determined that his Day One promises centered around three themes - immigration,

by: MSN

Why Atiku can't be president in 2027 - Okupe

Former spokesperson and Director-General of Peter Obi's Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that the South, not the North, should produce Nigeria's president in 2027. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos,

by: MSN

Trump policies will 'hurt the red states he wants to protect': expert

Donald Trump has promised to cut energy costs, but an expert said some of his policies might end up hurting his own supporters. The price of natural gas looks likely to jump despite record-high production,

'It's in a lot of labor contracts': Trump's plans for gov't workers headed for brick wall

President-elect Donald Trump's threat to fire thousands of federal workers unless they return to their office spaces will be met with fierce resistance from employees - and their union contracts, according to a Washington Post report.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's plans to reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees as at-will workers, which would make it easier to fire them. This proposal, part of Trump's broader "Project 2025," aims to dismantle what he describes as the "deep state" by removing job protections for federal workers. However, this initiative faces significant opposition due to existing labor contracts and civil service protections. Many federal employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements that include provisions for job security, making Trump's plans legally and practically challenging to implement. Critics argue that such changes could politicize the civil service, potentially leading to a less stable and less experienced government workforce. The article highlights the tension between Trump's desire for control over the bureaucracy and the established legal frameworks protecting federal workers.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/it-s-in-a-lot-of-labor-contracts-trump-s-plans-for-gov-t-workers-headed-for-brick-wall/ar-AA1wxeoq