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Unions are pressing Chancellor John Healey ahead of the Budget to raise frozen income tax thresholds, increase taxes on tech companies, and study shifting taxation from income to wealth. Other union leaders are urging approval of North Sea oil and gas fields and construction-boosting measures. The article outlines their demands and the pressure they are placing on Labour's leadership.
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A GAO report estimates the Trump administration spent about $6.7 billion on deferred resignation buyouts, with paid leave use surging 435 percent as federal workers exited. The report also notes DOGE overstated savings, and the federal workforce has shrunk 12 percent under Trump.
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AFT President Randi Weingarten warns that AI should not be in charge in schools, stressing student privacy and the need for children to learn thinking and relationship skills before mastering the technology. She calls for federal action on AI safety and cites a Microsoft privacy agreement as a step toward reassuring parents.
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California regulators recalled several cannabis products and shut down a Lake County farm after a worker died from suspected occupational pesticide exposure. Investigators described unapproved pesticides, unsanitary worker housing, unpaid staff, and a vast cannabis operation with untracked inventory, with more recalls possible.
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Andy Burnham rejects criticism from former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane, who said markets view his government as a 'traditional tax and spend socialist' administration. The article outlines pressure over the Budget, market concerns about borrowing costs, and union calls for tax rises on banks to subsidise energy bills.
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A World Economic Forum report says women face a 'triple penalty' in the AI economy: they are underrepresented in AI jobs, firms, and leadership, while AI disrupts roles where women are concentrated. It warns that gender parity progress is fragile and that, at current rates, full parity is still 120 years away. The UK improved in the global rankings but fell to fifth place as other countries advanced faster.
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Firefighters say the federal government is failing them amid an intense wildfire season, describing severe staffing shortages, fatigue, and dangerous conditions. The article contrasts their accounts with Trump administration pressure for aggressive containment and cites data on entrapments and fatalities.
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Nissan will build its new Kicks hybrid at its Sunderland plant, bringing £170 million of investment and helping secure thousands of UK jobs. The announcement marks 40 years of Nissan manufacturing in the UK and follows recent production and financial pressures. Government and industry figures welcomed the move as a boost to British automotive manufacturing.
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San Diego’s City Council voted 8-0 to pass a resolution demanding local control over Waymo’s robotaxi operations after California regulators approved the company’s expansion. Council members and residents cited safety and taxi-driver livelihood concerns, while Waymo defended its safety record and local collaboration. The resolution also seeks to bar driverless cars from the airport.
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Security officers at major AI companies in California plan to strike over wages, potentially forcing office closures. The labor action comes amid rising violent threats against AI executives and growing public backlash against the industry.
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The article explores why UK workers feel guilty about taking sick days, citing research that a third to half work while ill. Psychologists say younger workers, workplace culture, and fear of judgment drive presenteeism, and argue mental health should be treated like physical health.
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Four recent hires describe how they adjusted to new jobs, sharing tips such as asking for help, setting check-ins with managers, and building relationships beyond immediate teams. An expert also advises getting basics in place before the first day.