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Trump administration sued over political ‘loyalty’ hiring plan
Unions representing federal workers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging the inclusion of a “loyalty question” in over 1,700 job postings since October. The American Federation of Government Employees, along with other unions, argues that this question, which asks applicants how they would support the President’s Executive Orders, violates free-speech rights and…
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HSBC’s leadership revolution kicks off
HSBC has launched a new leadership programme at its $150m campus in Guangzhou that is aimed at transforming its corporate culture. Chief executive Georges Elhedery is driving the change, emphasising accountability and high performance. The programme will be implemented across HSBC’s global offices. Elhedery, who took over in 2024, faces the challenge of reshaping a…
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McDonald’s strengthens measures against harassment
McDonald’s has agreed to strengthen its measures to protect UK staff from sexual abuse, extending its legal agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for an additional year. The EHRC’s chairwoman, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, said: “We needed to update the action plan with stronger actions.” The new measures include working with external experts…
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IBM plans to reduce its workforce
IBM has announced plans to reduce its workforce by potentially thousands of positions in the fourth quarter as it shifts focus towards its more profitable software sector. Despite a 35% increase in its shares this year, the company has faced a slowdown in its key cloud software growth, raising concerns among investors about future performance….
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Reeves lays ground for income tax rises
Rachel Reeves has indicated a willingness to raise income tax for the first time in 50 years, breaking manifesto pledges. In a pre-Budget speech on Tuesday, the Chancellor stressed the need for difficult decisions to address a £30bn financial gap, arguing: “If we are to build the future of Britain together, we will all have…
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Athens braces for 48-hour taxi strike
Athens taxi drivers plan a 48-hour strike on November 5–6 to protest government measures they believe threaten their profession. The Athens Taxi Drivers Union (SATA) demands the removal of restrictions on bus-lane access and a review of the mandate for all new taxis to be electric by 2025. SATA said: “This policy ignores the real…
