New workers’ rights to cost businesses £5bn a year, government says
Labour's plans to upgrade workers' rights will cost businesses up to £5bn a year to implement, according to the government's...
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Slack researcher discusses the fear, loathing and excitement surrounding AI in the workplace
SAN FRANCISCO -- Artificial intelligence's recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often...
Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026
The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next...
Volkswagen cars taken away with little warning, says watchdog
Vulnerable people who owned cars through a loan scheme with Volkswagen's finance arm had them taken away with "limited, if...
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
LONDON -- Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday,...
When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Getty ImagesLabour's first Budget for 14 years will be delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday 30 October. She has...
New young drivers should not have under-21s as passengers, says AA
Drivers aged under 21 who have just passed their tests should be prevented from carrying passengers of a similar age...
Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women’s soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
ZURICH -- Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women's...
Stock market today: Asian markets are mostly higher after another winning close on Wall Street
BANGKOK -- Asian shares have opened mostly higher after U.S. stocks rose to records to close out their latest winning...
Israel’s wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices
On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel's war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups...
