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Co-op/Demos report details how people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are far less likely to earn good incomesA lack of social mobility is costing the UK £19bn a year, a report produced by the cross-party thinktank Demos and the Co-op has found.The Social Mobility Commission, which advises the government, defines social mobility as “the link between a person’s occupation or income and the occupation or income of their parents”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/28/uk-loses-out-on-19bn-in-annual-gdp-growth-due-to-lack-of-social-mobility Author : Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondent Publish date : 2024-10-28 16:43:30 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Far-right activist whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon sentenced over false claims about refugee and ordered to pay costs of £80,350.82The far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months for contempt of court for repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction.He was told that “nobody is above the law” by a judge who said the “flagrant” breaches had been done in a “sophisticated” way to ensure the false claims would achieve “maximum coverage”, reaching tens of millions of people. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/28/tommy-robinson-admits-contempt-of-court-over-false-claims-about-refugee Author : Ben Quinn Publish date : 2024-10-28

Dominique Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife. Fifty other men may face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty in case that has shocked the worldWarning: this article contains descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assaultA total of 51 men are on trial over their alleged attacks on Gisèle Pelicot, recruited by her then-husband Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping her. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/23/a-soldier-a-nurse-a-lorry-driver-and-dozens-more-who-are-the-men-accused-over-and-assault-of-gisele-pelicot Author : Angelique Chrisafis in Avignon Publish date : 2024-10-28 14:58:32 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Survey reveals distrust between political parties but finds most voters believe US election results will be accurateUS politics live – latest updatesNearly half of US voters think government does poor job of representing ordinary people, half are skeptical that self-governance is working, and three-quarters think democracy is under threat, according to one of the last polls before the 5 November presidential election.The survey, published Sunday by the New York Times in collaboration with Siena College, sketched out a deeply divided political landscape. Both sides of the divide expressed distrust of the other – and doubts in general about the US’s

In final campaign stretch, Trump and surrogates attack Harris and mock Puerto Rico. Plus, the science behind hugsGood morning.Anger and vitriol took center stage at New York’s Madison Square Garden last night, as Donald Trump and a cabal of campaign surrogates held a rally marked by racist comments, coarse insults and dangerous threats about immigrants.What were some of the most offensive remarks? One speaker described Puerto Rico, home to 3.2 million US citizens, as an “island of garbage”; Tucker Carlson mocked Kamala Harris’s racial identity; a radio host described Hillary Clinton as a “sick bastard”; and a crucifix-wielding childhood friend

The actor who was speaking on a podcast addressed similarities between the real-life billionaire and the cocky tycoon superhero he played on screenThe actor Robert Downey Jr has addressed similarities between politically excitable billionaire Elon Musk – whose portfolio includes X, Tesla and SpaceX – and Tony Stark, the cocky tycoon superhero Downey Jr played in Iron Man and the Avengers films.Speaking on the On With Kara Swisher podcast, Downey Jr said: “I’ve only met him a few times. As an almost 60-year-old recovering white American male, I just wish that he would control his behaviour a little more, but

Republican campaign tries to distance presidential hopeful after comic calls country a ‘floating island of garbage’Alleged “comedian” Tony Hinchcliffe doubles down on hateful jokes at Trump rally.In response to Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s objection to his racist jokes, made at Donald Trump’s rally held at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, Hinchcliffe posted on X:These people have no sense of humor. Wild that a vice presidential candidate would take time out of his “busy schedule” to analyze a joke taken out of context to make it seem racist. I love Puerto Rico and vacation there. I made fun of everyone…watch

Prime minister will say government is facing ‘unprecedented circumstances’ as it is set to raise taxes and rewrite fiscal rules in this week’s budgetJeremy Corbyn and the independent alliance of MPs have issued a letter ahead of the budget with five things they are asking Chancellor Rachel Reeves to implement.Saying “We have the means to end poverty, we just need the political will”, Corbyn listed five priorities:Scrap the two-child benefits capReverse cuts to winter fuelTax wealthProtect welfareInvest in a greener futureIt is a national scandal that 4.2 million children and 2.1 million pensioners are living in poverty in the sixth

Eastern regions such as Valencia and Catalonia could see seven times the typical monthly rainfall on TuesdaySpain is set to experience an extraordinary weather event this week, with severe rainfall forecasted, particularly along the eastern coast. Regions such as Valencia, Catalonia, Murcia, and eastern Andalucía could see more than 150mm of rain within just 24 hours on Tuesday, which is more than seven times the typical average for this month. Gibraltar is also expected to experience significant rainfall, with totals exceeding 40mm.The intense downpour is likely due to a phenomenon known as a gota fría, or “cold drop”, which occurs

Comments from commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps come as country mulls response to attacksTehran will “use all available tools” to respond to Israel’s weekend on military targets in Iran over the weekend, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said.Speaking at a weekly televised news conference, Baghaei, who didn’t specify what the nature of Iran’s response would be, said:(Iran) will use all available tools to deliver a definite and effective response to the Zionist regime (Israel). Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/oct/28/israel-iran-gaza-lebanon-unrwa-middle-east-crisis-news Author : Yohannes Lowe Publish date : 2024-10-28 08:37:02 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked

Nation follows net worth rules which count liabilities such as debt but also assets, including land, roads, hospitals and schoolsRachel Reeves will this week change the way the UK government’s debt rules are calculated to unlock billions of pounds in additional headroom for spending on long-term infrastructure projects.In what could be the most radical step in Labour’s first budget since 2010, the chancellor confirmed the decision while at the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting in Washington DC last week, aiming to soothe any jitters in the bond markets by announcing it in front of the global economic establishment. Continue reading...

Renewables advocate tells parliamentary hearing that opposition’s nuclear proposal is a ‘smokescreen’ for burning coal and gasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition did not approach Geoscience Australia to ask about the suitability of any of the seven sites where it wants to put nuclear reactors, including asking about risks from earthquakes, a parliamentary hearing was told.The government called the parliamentary inquiry to scrutinise the Coalition’s proposals to lift the country’s ban on nuclear energy and build taxpayer-funded reactors at seven sites.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking

Study examining highly contested topic of ‘exposure’ looks at when it is acceptable to share tricks of the tradeFor decades, possibly centuries, magicians have fretted and argued over if and when it is acceptable to reveal the secrets of their tricks and illusions.Now two British academics – who are magicians themselves – have written what is believed to be the first detailed study examining what is known in the trade as “exposure”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/oct/28/magicians-get-emotional-about-it-should-secrets-of-magic-ever-be-revealed Author : Steven Morris Publish date : 2024-10-28 05:00:23 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Xiaozheng Lin faces court after striking deal to plead guilty to manslaughter of Yuqi Luo and Hyun Sook Jeon in 2022Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn enraged Xiaozheng Lin strangled a woman in her apartment after she asked for more money while performing sex work.“I did bring her under my control and force,” he told police after his arrest.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/28/xiaozheng-lin-manslaughter-charges-sex-workers-yuqi-luo-hyun-sook-jeon-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-10-28 04:10:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs

Shigeri Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoilJapan’s political future was shrouded in uncertainty on Monday after voters punished the ruling coalition over rising prices and a funding scandal, paving the way for days of wrangling as party leaders try to form a government.The Liberal Democratic party (LDP) and its longtime junior coalition partner Komeito failed to secure a majority in the lower house on a bruising night in which the main opposition Constitutional Democratic party made significant gains. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/28/japan-election-results-2024-ldp-cdp-ishiba-noda Author

Ebony Bell appears in Melbourne court charged with alleged assault of the independent senator outside the MCGFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has faced court over the alleged assault of independent senator Lidia Thorpe.Ebony Bell appeared via video link in the Melbourne magistrates court on Monday, charged with two counts of recklessly causing injury and three counts of unlawful assault. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/28/ebony-bell-lidia-thorpe-assault-court-case-ntwnfb Author : Australian Associated Press Publish date : 2024-10-28 02:14:11 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The ex-president took the stage at Madison Square Garden, where he doubled down on his anti-immigration rhetoric and gave little on his economic agenda Donald Trump reveled in what advisers called his happy place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, as he enveloped himself in the adulation ahead of the final stretch of campaigning until the November election.The capacity rally at the Garden – something Trump had talked about for years – was essentially a reboot of the Republican national convention this summer, widely seen as Trump’s most confident moment. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/27/trump-msg-rally-key-takeaways Author : Hugo Lowell

Artist shares video with over 45 million Instagram followers as Harris and Trump work to gain ground with Latino votersThe international reggaeton star Bad Bunny is throwing his support behind Kamala Harris in the US presidential race, sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee to his more than 45 million followers on Instagram.Bad Bunny, whose official name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most famous artists of the moment. His support could be a boost for the Harris campaign as it tries to bolster its support with Latino and Puerto Rican voters, among whom Donald Trump

PM will defend Labour plans in speech and insist working people need better public services more than lower taxesKeir Starmer will promise to “embrace the harsh light of fiscal reality” on Monday as his chancellor prepares to unveil a budget that includes billions of pounds’ worth of tax rises and spending cuts.The prime minister will give a speech in the West Midlands defending Labour’s approach to the economy, as Rachel Reeves prepares to announce what she promises will be as momentous a budget as any in the party’s history. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/oct/27/keir-starmer-budget-speech-harsh-light-of-fiscal-reality Author : Kiran Stacey Political

In his new memoir The Voice Inside, the Australian singer says Darryl Sambell drugged him, controlled what he ate and punished him for rejecting his advancesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailJohn Farnham has opened up for the first time about his “abusive” relationship with his first manager, Darryl Sambell, accusing him of being “sexually aggressive” towards him and controlling what he sang, wore and ate.In his new memoir, The Voice Inside, published in Australia on Wednesday, the 75-year-old singer reveals the extent of Sambell’s abuse for the first time, writing that he “used me like a piece of meat”.Sign

Communications minister urges people to check if they will be affected as 3G network goes dark. Follow the day’s news liveReactions to the Queensland election result are continuing this morning, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek focusing on the Green’s disappointing one seat haul.Speaking on Channel 7’s Sunrise, she said The Greens’ blocking of legislation in the Senate and MP Max Chandler-Mather’s support for the CFMEU were to blame:People were saying they were shocked Max Chandler-Mather standing up and defending the... criminal elements of the CFMEU on the back of a truck with a megaphone, instead of voting for housing, cheaper

One person killed as truck rams into bus stop in Israel, and Benjamin Netanyahu heckled at memorial eventApproximately 70 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in the past day, health officials in Gaza said, as Israel’s renewed campaign in the north of the strip shows no sign of slowing despite the revival of ceasefire talks after a three-month-long hiatus.Separately, one person was killed when a truck rammed into a bus stop in Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv, on Sunday, in what Israeli police are treating as a suspected terrorist attack. About 40 people were injured to varying degrees,

Pro-western president, Salome Zourabichvili, claims country had fallen victim to ‘Russian special operation’Georgia’s pro-western opposition has called on the country to protest on Monday against the disputed parliamentary victory of the ruling, Russia-aligned Georgian Dream (GD) party.GD retained power in Saturday’s pivotal election that dealt a significant blow to the country’s long-held aspirations for EU membership, amid allegations of voter intimidation and coercion. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/27/georgias-pro-eu-opposition-calls-for-protest-over-rigged-election-result Author : Pjotr Sauer Publish date : 2024-10-27 18:48:49 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Campaign group says Antrim manager is directing self-employed couriers and claims to have dismissed two of themA McDonald’s manager at a branch in Northern Ireland warned Uber Eats drivers they had a “responsibility” to learn English in their own time and claimed to have dismissed a courier for being “cheeky,” a leaked recording reveals.Like many couriers for food delivery apps, Uber Eats drivers are formally self-employed, but the recording of a meeting from March last year underlines the pressures they can face from restaurants, as well as from the apps themselves. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/27/leaked-recording-shows-mcdonalds-manager-briefing-uber-eats-drivers Author : Heather

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of livingJapan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in Sunday’s general election, according to the national broadcaster, after taking losses amid voter anger over a funding scandal and a cost of living crisis in the world’s fourth-biggest economy.The outcome may force the Liberal Democratic party (LDP), which has ruled Japan almost without interruption since the mid-1950s, or the main opposition Constitutional Democratic party (CDP) into power-sharing agreements with other parties to form a government. The official result is not expected