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Friday, 22 November 2024 10:13
Ford to cut 800 jobs as it reacts to EV challenges
Ford plans to eliminate 800 jobs in the UK as part of a broader restructuring of its European operations, citing 'lower-than-expected' demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Ford has to meet the Government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate,…
Friday, 22 November 2024 10:10
Journalists strike over planned sale of Observer
Journalists at The Guardian and The Observer will stage two 48-hour strikes in December to protest the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced the industrial action after…
Friday, 22 November 2024 10:05
Britain soars to third in climate change action league table
The UK has surged to third place globally in the Climate Change Performance Index, up from eighth last year. Experts at the COP29 conference in Baku attribute this leap to Labour’s plans to ban new oil…
Friday, 22 November 2024 09:59
Ukraine: Biden’s decision on missiles, Russian territorial gains
Joe Biden’s long-awaited decision to allow Ukraine to use American missiles against Russian territory comes amid significant Russian territorial gains in 2024. One study shows that Russia has captured nearly 2,700 sq km of Ukrainian land…
Friday, 22 November 2024 09:57
Greece: nationwide general strike
On 20 November a nationwide general strike disrupted Greece as workers demanded better pay and improved living standards. Doctors, teachers, transport workers, and trade union members were among those who joined the protest. In Athens, demonstrators…
Friday, 22 November 2024 09:55
USA: Trump’s shocking cabinet appointments
Donald Trump has initiated a bold and controversial strategy for his return to power, unveiling cabinet appointments which embody his disregard for traditional governance. These selections, including individuals with histories of legal trouble, extremist ideologies, and…