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UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

UK Defence Boost to Create Scottish Jobs, Says Reeves

During the Babcock Fife visit, Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised UK export finance program funds by £2 billion. The new funding exists to help UK-based companies sell armored vehicles abroad plus create work opportunities near the

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

Tamil Nadu Govt Announces ₹20,000 for Every Gig Workers to Purchase E-Scooters

In a major decision, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented a new scheme in the state’s 2025-26 budget through which a ₹20,000 subsidy would be provided to gig workers. The grant will enable the

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla Expands Autonomous Testing Fleet in California

Tesla started operating 224 driver trainers with 104 vehicles under its autonomous driving test permit in December in California. In 2023 Tesla applied for their permit with 224 drivers and 104 vehicles compared to their

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Agency Staff Purge, Orders Reinstatements

Judge William Alsup finds federal government should restore positions to all probationary workers whose employment ended unlawfully. On Thursday a federal judge in San Francisco made a key decision that forced Trump administration cuts in

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

New UK Immigration Rules: Care Firms Must Hire Local Migrant Workers First

The UK government has brought in new regulations for employing staff within the care industry. From April 9, 2025 care businesses will be required to demonstrate that they have made an effort to recruit migrant

Afghan Migrants in Panama: Facing Hard Choices and an Uncertain Future

Afghan Migrants in Panama: Facing Hard Choices and an Uncertain Future

Afghan migrants deported from the United States to Panama now face an uncertain future. Many of these deportees feel stranded and unsure of what to do next because they lack money and legal ways to

Argentina Oilseed Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike, While Vicentin Workers Remain Resolute

Argentina Oilseed Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike, While Vicentin Workers Remain Resolute

A major strike that would have practically paralyzed Argentine soybean processing, a world leader in the supply of soybean oil and meal, was just called off after government intervention. Aggrieved Vicentin workers, however, remained firm

Korea Launches Special Shipbuilding Training Program for Uzbek Workers

Korea Launches Special Shipbuilding Training Program for Uzbek Workers

Korea is developing a unique training program to train Uzbek workers for shipbuilding jobs in its country. Before they arrive at shipbuilding companies in Ulsan this year 280 workers will undergo training in Uzbekistan. Under

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Workforce by Half

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Workforce by Half

In January, when Trump became president, the U.S. Education Department workforce reached half its size due to laying off 1,300 employees. Secretary Linda McMahon explained the workforce reductions as steps to work more effectively. The

FIFA Caught in Ruckus Over Workers’ Safety at Azteca Stadium Renovation

FIFA Caught in Ruckus Over Workers’ Safety at Azteca Stadium Renovation

FIFA is being accused of diluting its responsibility concerning worker safety in projects concerning World Cup events. The The global football organization allegedly crippled the independent inspectors from investigating the labour conditions at the renowned