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29 NHS Trusts Listed as Palantir AI Beneficiaries Not Using the System
NHS England claims dozens of trusts benefit from its £330m Palantir data platform, but the trusts say they aren't using it.
A Wealthy Californian Makes the Case for the Billionaire Tax
Proposition 40 would levy a one-time 5% tax on roughly 250 California billionaires. One affluent supporter says the opposition has no valid argument.
UK Slot Farms May Dodge Budget Tax Hike via Bingo Loophole
Adult gaming centres could sidestep a new 25% duty by exploiting bingo hall business rates discounts, unless the government closes the gap.
Labour's Youth Minimum Wage Pledge Faces Uncertainty Before Next Election
Chancellor John Healey declined to guarantee Labour will equalize minimum wage for under-20s before the next election, casting doubt on a key manifesto promise.
UK Budget Quietly Creates Fund to Protect Preventive Spending
A new budget mechanism called PDEL aims to ringfence government money for preventive policies on children, youth, and homelessness.
London Mayor Seeks Cap on Robotaxis as UK Eyes Driverless Rules
Sadiq Khan warns autonomous vehicles could harm jobs and worsen congestion as the UK government moves to permit fully driverless cars in London.
Elon Musk Becomes Largest Single-Cycle Donor in Modern US History
Musk has directed at least $445.77m into Republican-aligned PACs and groups, federal election data shows.
Jamaica Court Win Fuels Fight to Keep Beaches Open to Public
A temporary injunction bolsters activists pushing back against private resort developments that block Jamaican citizens from coastal access.
34 Lawmakers Push FTC to Probe Overcharging at Dollar and Convenience Stores
Congressional Democrats cite Guardian investigations into pricing discrepancies at major retail chains, urging federal regulators to act.
UK Red Tape Debate: Is Deregulation Hurting More Than Helping?
The UK government's push to cut red tape ahead of the budget is drawing criticism as an outdated neoliberal reflex that may do more harm than good.
UK Creators Demand Payment From AI Firms and Device Makers
Advocacy groups argue AI companies and device manufacturers owe UK creators compensation before any broader 'public good' pledges.
US Military Grants SpaceX Access to Restricted Orbital Tracking Data
The Pentagon has shared sensitive space surveillance data with SpaceX, stoking fears of privatized orbit control and national security risks.
Bank Lobby Group Accused of Cherry-Picking Tax Data on London
UK Finance faces criticism for omitting Paris from a study claiming London banks bear the heaviest tax burden among global financial hubs.
Fining 'Loudcasters' Won't Fix UK's Antisocial Behavior Problem
Andy Burnham wants to fine people playing audio in public, but one educator argues the real fix lies in rebuilding civic empathy.
Can 'Everyday Fixes' Strategy Win Back Voters for UK Labour?
Andy Burnham's focus on potholes, bus fares, and minor quality-of-life improvements is testing whether small wins can rebuild public trust in Labour.
UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme May Be Delayed Six Months Before Summit
Diplomats say a youth mobility deal could be pushed back to prevent failure at the November 20 UK-EU reset summit.
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Single-Family Housing Costs
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering single-family housing costs, signaling a federal push to address affordability concerns.
UK Approves Jackdaw Gas Field in North Sea Energy Policy Shift
Britain greenlights the Jackdaw gas field as it weighs domestic production against net-zero targets and heavy import dependence.
Sen. Wyden Demands Big Four Auditors Detail Malta Tax Strategies
Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden is pressing the four largest accounting firms to explain offshore tax advice they provided involving Malta.
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Tariff Powers Over Canada
A fresh legal challenge targets Trump's authority to impose tariffs on Canada without congressional approval, revisiting a contentious separation-of-powers debate.