National Party leader Christopher Luxon has confirmed his party’s full fiscal plan is not yet ready for release, stating it is “coming in a couple of weeks.” During a recent interview with host Mike Hosking, Luxon was unable to provide a specific publication date, a delay that places the potential release of the plan after … Read more
Labour released its fiscal plan over the weekend, setting a target to achieve a surplus by an older measure in 2029/30 and reduce net debt to 20% of gross domestic product (GDP). Party leader Chris Hipkins unveiled the strategy and a new campaign hoarding in Christchurch today, emphasizing investments in hospitals, schools, infrastructure, skills, and … Read more
A Johannesburg inner-city butchery was shut down on Friday following a joint government inspection that uncovered severe labour, health, and safety violations. Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth and Johannesburg Executive Mayor Dada Morero led the multi-disciplinary compliance operation in the city centre as part of a wider government crackdown on businesses flouting labour laws … Read more
Joel Hockey, a 48-year-old widower from Brisbane, spent the year following his wife Natalie’s death from bowel cancer unable to touch her belongings, leaving her clothes hanging untouched in the closet. According to news.com.au, Mr Hockey instead began his grieving process by reading books left on her night stand, including A Doctor in Africa by … Read more
Thailand faces potential US trade sanctions under Section 301 as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigates supply chain transparency and forced labor risks. If implemented, a proposed 12.5% tariff could disrupt major export sectors, including seafood, electronics, and automotive parts, forcing Thai producers to either absorb higher costs or lose market … Read more
Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after winning the Labour leadership contest. Following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer last month, Burnham secured his position by gathering 379 nominations from Labour’s 403 MPs. He will head to Buckingham Palace on Monday for a private audience with King Charles … Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has announced an escalation of the provincial Engangeni Ngesango Iyafohla programme to intensify workplace inspections and penalize employers who hire undocumented foreign nationals. This move follows a series of marches on June 30, which saw 250 arrests of undocumented foreign nationals and 51 arrests related to looting and criminal activities across … Read more
Employees of Triple C Maintenance and Services remain unpaid and without Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) access following the March arrest of Shaun Roos. The City of Cape Town has terminated all contracts with the firm after Roos allegedly attempted to bribe City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo with R1.4 million to influence tender outcomes and halt investigations … Read more
Young English-speaking Quebecers are increasingly balancing a desire to build careers within the province against systemic hurdles, including a 13.1 per cent unemployment rate for those aged 15 to 34. Data from Statistics Canada and consultations by the Provincial Employment Roundtable (PERT) and Youth 4 Youth (Y4Y) Quebec indicate that while these individuals are highly … Read more
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from within the Labour Party following the decisive by-election victory of Andy Burnham in the Makerfield constituency. While Sir Keir has publicly pledged to fight any contest, the return of the popular Greater Manchester Mayor to the House of Commons signals deepening internal instability for … Read more