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Equal pay law which led to huge payout for Glasgow workers ‘scrapped’ after Brexit

THE right of women to receive equal pay with men for doing the same job was scrapped after Brexit, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023

Examining BlackRock’s shift away from ESG

The Economy and Society letter is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Aug 29, 2023

Searching for ‘sea wolves’ in Canada

Most wolves are land-based predators, working in packs to chase down the likes of deer and elk. But on the coastal islands of British Columbia, these adaptable creatures have carved out a different existence, said Andrew Eames in the FT. Having come for the venison, they’ve stayed for the seafood,…

The Week · Aug 27, 2023

Labour changes wording of pledges on workers’ rights as Rayner says party is ‘far from watering down’ policy – as it happened

Deputy leader says party would legislate to improve workers’ rights within 100 days as policy forum tweaks plans for ‘day one’ rights such as sick pay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023

Nvidia Flooded With AI Chip Orders From Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia And UAE

The powerful chips that power AI software and applications are being purchased in greater quantities by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Zenger · Aug 16, 2023

Bogus Analysis Claim of the Week: The Price For a 'Basket' of Top U.S. Streaming Services Has Surpassed Cable TV?

Sure, we agree that the era of cheap streaming is over, but let's not go as far as the Financial Times just did

Broadcasting & Cable · Aug 15, 2023

Netflix and Disney Plus price rises mean streaming now costs more than cable TV

Streaming services promised more choice and better quality for less cash. You'll never guess what happened next.

TechRadar · Aug 15, 2023

Tony Blair's institute still advising Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder

Sir Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from the government of Saudi Arabia since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

Youthquake rumbles to a stop? Support for the left falls among New Zealand’s young voters

Bucking global trends, polls find young voter support higher for National and right coalition than Labour as election nears

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2023

LK-99: the room-temperature superconductor discovery causing a stir

The scientific community remains “deeply sceptical” over claims of a discovery of the world’s first superconductor able to operate at room temperature and under normal pressure.

The Week · Aug 8, 2023