Yahoo News Requesting flexible working now a legal right for all workers from first day in job
Employees across the country have today been granted the legal right to request flexible working from the day they enter a new job.
Latest stories
FortuneGen Z job seeker refused to do 90-minute task because it ‘looked like a lot of work’—now the CEO who complained about it is being slammed
A job applicant refused to complete an aptitude test because it "seemed like a lot of work." It cost them the job, but now the employer who admitted he was put off has come under fire.
- The Daily Beast
Newsmax Wants to Force a Trump Pal to Testify in Its Dominion Mess
Sean Zanni/GettyMAGA cable network Newsmax is attempting to force longtime Trump friend and billionaire grocery store magnate John Catsimatidis to testify in Dominion Voting System’s defamation lawsuit alleging the right-wing channel knowingly peddled election lies.The cable outlet also names Catsimatidis’ media companies, Red Apple Media and WABC Radio, in its petition to enforce a subpoena.According to the petition, obtained by The Daily Beast and filed Monday in the Supreme Court of New York
- Bucks Free Press
Dad slams Tesco's 'corrupt' car parking rules after receiving fine
A DAD says Tesco is "corrupt" after being fined £40 despite adhering to the car parking rules.
- Sky video
Brexit border checks to 'add billions' to consumer bills
Border checks on food and plant imports will add billions of pounds to the cost of doing business with the European Union, industry figures have warned.
- The Telegraph
Electric grid wars are a direct assault on the Western middle class
As in the Medieval past, scarcity will likely define our present, facilitated by our “net zero” economy. This brave new world will support fewer people, juggling between them expensive resources, less food, and uncertain energy production. Perhaps the biggest struggle will be over electricity, the preferred energy solution of our ruling green hierarchy.
- SmartAsset
How to Find the Right Post-Retirement Career
Retirement is a time often associated with tranquil days filled with hobbies, family and well-deserved relaxation. However, an increasing number of retirees are exploring new employment opportunities or considering an extension of their current roles. Deciding whether to work during this stage can be influenced by factors such as the need for additional income, the […] The post Pros and Cons of Working After Retirement appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
- Bloomberg
Orban Comes Under Fire From German Investors Decrying Cronyism
(Bloomberg) -- German companies have long treated Hungary like their backyard. Carmakers Mercedes Benz AG and BMW AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi continue to expand their footprint, driving the country’s exports, while weapons producer Rheinmetall AG is building a handful of new factories.Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance a
- Somerset County Gazette
First tenants at £11m Taunton innovation centre to move in ‘within weeks’
THE first companies renting space within Taunton’s new £11m innovation centre are expected to move in “within weeks”, Somerset Council has claimed.
- The Telegraph
Tesla surges by $64bn after Elon Musk’s Beijing breakthrough
Tesla added nearly $64bn (£51bn) to its valuation after the EV giant took a step closer to launching self-driving cars in China.
- Birmingham Live
New UK parking 'code of practice' for drivers but RAC says it is 'flabbergasted'
Breakdown company and roadside recovery firm RAC was left "flabbergasted" by the parking rules.
- SmartAsset
Ask an Advisor: I Made $310,000 Last Year and Have $546,000 in Retirement Savings, But My Spouse Doesn't Work. How Can I Save More?
I am 48 years old. I made $310,000 last year and I currently have $546,000 in my retirement plan at work. My husband is on disability and doesn't work and does not have a 401(k) plan. I wanted to open a Roth IRA but I read that I make too much money. What options do […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Made $310,000 Last Year and Have $546,000 in Retirement Savings, But My Spouse Doesn’t Work. How Can I Save More? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
- Birmingham Live
Waitrose billboard backfires after council rushes to 'fence it off'
Concerned public contacted the council over safety fears after the posh, upmarket retailer erected an askew billboard in Wandsworth.
- Wales Online
easyJet looking for 1,000 pilots in training programme with no experience necessary
Earlier this month the airline launched an online test which assesses some of the key skills required to become an airline pilot
- My London
Wife and kids' heartbreaking tribute to 'legend' dad crushed to death at Heathrow Airport
The man was working for Dnata Limited, a provider of ground handling and cargo services to major airlines, at Terminal 3 when he was crushed in a ground handling accident
- Bloomberg
Samsung’s Profit Surges After AI Boom Reverses Chip Losses
(Bloomberg) -- Samsung Electronics Co. topped analyst earnings estimates after its semiconductor division returned to profitability, as companies like Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. led a surge in spending on artificial intelligence services.Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or
- Bloomberg
Barclays Says It’s Winning Asia Business From US Firms
(Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc says it’s gaining market share in Asia from some US rivals after it hired almost a dozen senior sales and trading staff in the past year to accelerate the buildout of various business lines.Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailCocoa Plunges Most
- The Telegraph
Ad land faces job crunch as companies scale back spending
Ad land is facing a deepening job crunch following a sharp drop in vacancies.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Trending tickers: Amazon, Tesla, Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, Whitbread
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Tuesday.
- Reuters
Japan's Ono Pharma says $2.4 billion Deciphera purchase 'first step' for global expansion
Japan's Ono Pharmaceutical Co said on Tuesday its $2.4 billion takeover of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is a "first step" in expanding in U.S. and European markets. With this deal, Ono Pharma joins Japanese rivals Takeda Pharmaceutical and Astellas Pharma which have spent big recently to replenish their drug pipelines. Ono Pharma is best known globally for its blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo, which is sold in the U.S. by partner Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- Herald Scotland
Practical solutions build a bright future at Malcolm Construction
MALCOLM Construction, a division of The Malcolm Group, is one of the largest privately owned construction businesses in the country with a proven track record in areas that include civil engineering, groundworks, recycling and waste management, quarrying and aggregate supply, tipper and plant hire.