Councils urged to crack down on misuse of parking permits that help people with disabilities and health conditions Councils in England have been urged to crack down on the misuse of blue badge parking permits – legitimate and counterfeit – as the proportion of people holding them has reached one in 15. The AA called for more to be done to detect offences such as people using fake or stolen badges....
Councils urged to crack down on misuse of parking permits that help people with disabilities and health conditions Councils in England have been urged to crack down on the misuse of blue badge parking permits – legitimate and counterfeit – as the proportion of people holding them has reached one in 15. The AA called for more to be done to detect offences such as people using fake or stolen badges. Continue reading...
People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on Tuesday The NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors press ahead with strike action from Tuesday, a stoppage that the health secretary has called “disappointing”. Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are to stage a six-day strike after the gov...
People encouraged to ‘come forward as normal’ when BMA members begin industrial action over pay on Tuesday The NHS is urging patients not to put off seeking the care they need when resident doctors press ahead with strike action from Tuesday, a stoppage that the health secretary has called “disappointing”. Tens of thousands of resident doctors in England are to stage a six-day strike after the government took a key part of its offer off the table. Continue reading...
Announcement of eight young futures hubs made as concerns grow over the number of knives on the streets Eight young futures youth hubs aimed at giving young people support towards work and away from street crime are to open across England, ministers have announced. The youth centres are supposed to help people aged up to 18 with employment advice, health and wellbeing, and are also aimed at preven...
Announcement of eight young futures hubs made as concerns grow over the number of knives on the streets Eight young futures youth hubs aimed at giving young people support towards work and away from street crime are to open across England, ministers have announced. The youth centres are supposed to help people aged up to 18 with employment advice, health and wellbeing, and are also aimed at preventing them from falling into a life of crime. Continue reading...
Levy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 April A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present “significant challenges” for those affected, according to accountants. In October 2024 the government announced plans to levy inheritance tax on farms – prompting an outcry in many quarters. Continue r...
Levy on inherited farms and family businesses worth £2.5m or more comes into force 6 April A new inheritance tax regime for UK farms and family businesses comes into force on Monday and will present “significant challenges” for those affected, according to accountants. In October 2024 the government announced plans to levy inheritance tax on farms – prompting an outcry in many quarters. Continue reading...
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
Obama's Tower Of Doom Is Harder To Get Into Than America Itself Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In yet another jaw-dropping display of elite hypocrisy, Barack Obama’s Chicago Presidential Center – long derided as the “Tower of Doom” – now requires proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency just to enter a ticket giveaway for its grand opening ceremony on June 18, 2026. Wh...
Obama's Tower Of Doom Is Harder To Get Into Than America Itself Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In yet another jaw-dropping display of elite hypocrisy, Barack Obama’s Chicago Presidential Center – long derided as the “Tower of Doom” – now requires proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency just to enter a ticket giveaway for its grand opening ceremony on June 18, 2026. While Democrats in Washington relentlessly push policies that treat America’s borders like an open invitation, the Obama Foundation has quietly imposed strict eligibility rules for its own high-profile event. The sweepstakes for two free tickets, complete with a potential $1,500 travel stipend for winners living 100 miles or more away, is explicitly limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are legal residents of the 50 states, D.C., or Puerto Rico and at least 18 years old. HYPOCRITE: The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago — opening this June — is restricting entry to its grand opening ticket giveaway to only U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Kayleigh McEnany: “Why do we have stricter standards for the Obama library than for voting?”… pic.twitter.com/SbIuZDVIxv — RedWave Press (@RedWavePress) April 4, 2026 Kayleigh McEnany cut straight to the point: “Why do we have stricter standards for the Obama library than for voting?” Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) delivered the obvious answer: “Well, because Democrats would like to allow non-citizens to vote in American elections.” X users were equally unforgiving. This is rich. YOU ARE ONLY USEFUL TO THEM FOR YOUR VOTE!!!!!! Wake up people!!!!! — girlwithattitude?? (@Julesro42) April 4, 2026 So telling. They want illegal’s votes but they don’t want to have to be around them. — Jack H (@JackHuckIV) April 4, 2026 I just wish Democrats would see this hypocrisy by the people they vote for! — SHEEDOM (@SheedomUSA) April 4, 2026 This latest twist exposes the double standard at the heart of the modern left: secure the...
More pain awaits Indian banks stocks — the biggest component of the country’s stock market — as the central bank’s moves in the currency market and growth shock to the economy from rising energy prices dent profit outlook. The Reserve Bank of India ’s defense of a record-low rupee has constrained its ability to inject liquidity, tightening financial conditions that are likely to weigh on banks ove...
More pain awaits Indian banks stocks — the biggest component of the country’s stock market — as the central bank’s moves in the currency market and growth shock to the economy from rising energy prices dent profit outlook. The Reserve Bank of India ’s defense of a record-low rupee has constrained its ability to inject liquidity, tightening financial conditions that are likely to weigh on banks over the coming quarters. A prolonged conflict in the Middle East also risks derailing India’s nascent credit recovery, threatening loan growth as the broader economy cools. Global investors withdrew a record 327 billion rupees ($3.5 billion) from shares of financial services companies in the first fortnight of March, according to National Securities Depository Ltd. data. The Nifty Bank Index has lost $95 billion in market value since the start of March, narrowly avoiding a bear market — defined as a 20% drop from a recent high. “There could be further pressure on these stocks in the short-to-medium term as monetary policy can remain tight,” Kranthi Bathini , an equity strategist at WealthMills Securities, said, adding that valuations are becoming attractive after the correction. At stake is the outlook for India’s $4.5 trillion stock market, given banks account for nearly a third of the benchmark index. A sustained weakness in shares of lenders could undermine a broader market that is already among the worst performers in the region, down 13% for the year. Read more: RBI Clampdown on Rupee Speculation Triggers Market Dislocation Bulls point to improving valuation multiples for bank stocks and India’s long-term economic growth, which remains among the fastest globally. The Nifty Bank Index trades at 1.5 times one-year forward price-to-book, its cheapest level since 2020, signaling an attractive risk-reward profile. Citibank Inc. is already prioritizing private-sector banks over state-run lenders, betting that the former can better absorb the macroeconomic stress that is now th...
If you hear the experts talk about it, this is the heyday for agentic artificial intelligence (AI) -- programs that can make decisions and perform tasks on their own. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls it an "inflection point" for AI. A survey of business executives conducted by International Business Machines projects expectations that fully autonomous robotic systems will be operational by the end of...
If you hear the experts talk about it, this is the heyday for agentic artificial intelligence (AI) -- programs that can make decisions and perform tasks on their own. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls it an "inflection point" for AI. A survey of business executives conducted by International Business Machines projects expectations that fully autonomous robotic systems will be operational by the end of the decade across many industries. Against this backdrop, you'd think that nearly every agentic AI company would be a big winner right now. But UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is down 87% from its all-time highs and shows little sign of improvement. In 2026 alone, the stock dropped by more than 35%. What's happening with UiPath? And does this company have a pathway to recovery? Continue reading
The famed Hollywood sign is viewed on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reached a surprise four-year tentative agreement after roughly three weeks of negotiation. The Writers Guild of America West said on X that its negotiating committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with The Alliance of Motion Pictur...
The famed Hollywood sign is viewed on September 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images The screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reached a surprise four-year tentative agreement after roughly three weeks of negotiation. The Writers Guild of America West said on X that its negotiating committee unanimously approved a tentative agreement with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents studios. The alliance confirmed the deal in a separate statement on its website Saturday. "We look forward to building on this progress as we continue working toward agreements that support long-term industry stability," read the alliance statement. The precise terms of the deals were not immediately announced, but it is expected to include several writers' priorities such as better health care plans and more protections against artificial intelligence. The union said on X that the deal protects the writers' health plan builds on gains from 2023 and "helps address free work challenges." The contract agreement, a year longer than a typical three-year deal, must be approved by the guild's board and members before it is ratified. The surprise agreement came within weeks of negotiation — a stark contrast to the contentious contract negotiation three years ago when Hollywood writers went on a historic strike that partially brought the industry to a standstill. The screenwriters voted almost unanimously to approve that agreement, which provided them with more compensation, length of employment and control of artificial intelligence. The current contract was set to expire in May. The studios were also working on new deals with union leaders representing actors and directors, whose contracts are set to expire at the end of June. Sean Astin, president of the SAG-AFTRA, said in a February interview with The Associated Press that he has seen signs that the studios want "to work as partners again." Hollywood actors also walked out of their j...
DR Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country programme, its government said on Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive migrants being deported from the United States. The deportees will start arriving in Democratic Republic of Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details...
DR Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country programme, its government said on Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive migrants being deported from the United States. The deportees will start arriving in Democratic Republic of Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees expected. It described the arrangement as a “temporary” one...
The digital divide is most commonly associated with older citizens and the difficulties they have using apps for services that need to be more accessible to them. Thanks to research by a team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), it emerges that Hong Kong has another digital divide – among ethnic minority groups – that crosses age groups. Given that H...
The digital divide is most commonly associated with older citizens and the difficulties they have using apps for services that need to be more accessible to them. Thanks to research by a team from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), it emerges that Hong Kong has another digital divide – among ethnic minority groups – that crosses age groups. Given that Hong Kong is an ethnically diverse and multicultural society where east meets west, as well as a...
MikeDot What's next for Tesla ( TSLA ) following the release of its tepid EV deliveries report for Q1? Seeking Alpha analysts Jack Bowman and Daniel Jones weigh in. Jack Bowman : I continue to be concerned about Tesla ( TSLA ) because it's being squeezed from below by Chinese manufacturers globally. In the U.S. market, Chinese EVs are tariffed at 100% to ensure that they can't compete against dome...
MikeDot What's next for Tesla ( TSLA ) following the release of its tepid EV deliveries report for Q1? Seeking Alpha analysts Jack Bowman and Daniel Jones weigh in. Jack Bowman : I continue to be concerned about Tesla ( TSLA ) because it's being squeezed from below by Chinese manufacturers globally. In the U.S. market, Chinese EVs are tariffed at 100% to ensure that they can't compete against domestic producers. But we've seen what operating primarily in a sheltered market does to automakers. It doesn't lead to the kind of returns that investors will want from TSLA at its current valuation. It's not going to be good enough to grow at the same pace as other U.S. automakers; TSLA is priced like a runaway tech company. I'm still personally skeptical of humanoid robot models in general, and I don't see Tesla's robotics division replacing the revenue that its EVs bring in. With all that said, this report feels bearish to me. Yes, they grew slightly, but they missed expectations and overproduced 50,000 vehicles. But I've felt this way about Tesla before, and they've endured despite the trends looking grim, so I make a point never to bet against them, even if I'm certainly not bullish. Daniel Jones : 2026 is not shaping up to be a good year for Tesla ( TSLA ). Shares of the stock dropped 5.4% on April 2 after news broke that Q1 deliveries fell short of analysts’ expectations. However, investors in the company should be getting used to disappointments. The stock is down over 12% since I reaffirmed it as a ‘strong sell’ back in February. And year-to-date, shares are down nearly 20%. In addition to facing significant competitive pressures and broader economic challenges, the company is drastically overpriced. And falling short of these expectations doesn't do it any good. It is important to note that the electric vehicle market as a whole is facing a difficult time right now. According to Cox Automotive, EV purchases for Q1 were down 28% year-over-year. And for 2026 as a whol...