Tax rises will make it harder to hire, says business group

Victoria McCloud, Britain's first transgender judge, is challenging the UK Supreme Court's recent ruling that defined "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act strictly in terms of biological sex, leading to restrictions on transgender individuals' access to gender-specific facilities. She is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights, citing a violation of her right to a fair trial under Article 6, as her previous attempts to join related litigation were denied. The ruling has...

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has announced it has depleted all food stocks in Gaza due to a seven-week blockade by Israel, which has cut off humanitarian aid since March 2. As a result, community kitchens providing hot meals are expected to run out of food imminently, exacerbating malnutrition among vulnerable populations. The WFP warns that without urgent action to reopen borders for aid, the critical assistance may cease, while Israel claims it has...

Gallup's recent approval polling, conducted from April 1-14 during a period marked by market instability due to Trump's trade tariffs, shows a stable approval rating of 44%. This figure does not reflect a significant shift in Trump's polling, which has remained consistent throughout the first quarter of his second term. The polling was based on over 1,000 interviews, a methodology consistent with previous presidential evaluations. Full Article

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Malta's "golden passport" scheme violates EU law, requiring the island to end the commercialization of EU citizenship. The court emphasized that a Member State cannot grant nationality in exchange for payments or investments, as this undermines the essence of EU citizenship based on mutual trust. The European Commission had referred Malta for its citizenship-for-investment scheme, which poses risks of corruption and lacks a genuine link to the...

Shares in Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Primark, declined following a significant drop in UK sales and a loss of market share for the budget clothing chain. The company cautioned that consumer confidence could further deteriorate due to the potential for recession in several countries, exacerbated by Donald Trump's trade policies. ABF, which also owns various food brands and a sugar business, highlighted the broader economic impact of US trade wars on...

BURNABY, B.C. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh faced a catastrophic defeat in the recent election, resulting in the worst seat count in the party’s 62-year history and a distant third place in his own riding of Burnaby Centre. Despite the grim outcome, the mood at the NDP headquarters remained surprisingly upbeat, with attendees expressing optimism about future opportunities and potential leadership changes. Singh's concession speech highlighted the party's past achievements, but the media presence indicated a...