Mixed Blackburn reaction to WASPI pledge

Mixed Blackburn reaction to WASPI pledge

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BLACKBURN Labour election candidate Kate Hollern has welcomed her party’s commitment to compensate women born in the 1950s for the cost of changes in their state pension age.

Campaigners claim increasing the female qualifying age from 60 to 65 and then to 67 by 2028, in line with men, had hit this group, known as WASPI women,hardest. Earlier this month they lost a High Court case but are set to appeal.At the weekend Shadow chancellor John McDonnell promised a Labour government would pay out £58billion in compensation to three million women who lost out . […]

Andrew Yang Explains His Major Beef With MSNBC: They Should ‘Be Professionals’ and Apologize

Andrew Yang Explains His Major Beef With MSNBC: They Should ‘Be Professionals’ and Apologize

The Daily Beast joins the 2020 Democrat backstage at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where he continues to wage his war against MSNBC. Joshua Lott

HOLLYWOOD, California—Andrew Yang and his entourage roll up to the El Capitan Theatre about 30 minutes before showtime at Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night.

Outside on Hollywood Boulevard, enthusiastic members of the #YangGang wear “MATH” hats (for “Make America Think Again”) and hold up signs that read “What would you do with your Freedom Dividend???” referring to Yang’s signature Universal Basic Income policy initiative that would put $1,000 per month in the pocket of every American.It’s the […]

For Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS), It May Be A Good Moment

For Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS), It May Be A Good Moment

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) is on our radar right now but there could still be some opportunities on the horizon. Now trading with a market value of 17.25B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWKS) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: the balance sheet. The […]

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) is one of the active stocks and its unusual movement is raising eyebrows among traders. Now trading with a market value of 41.64B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: the balance sheet. The balance […]

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (ADVM)

Fundamental Facts You Should Know About Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (ADVM)

Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVM) is in the highlights and many would want to know whether now might be a good time for it to present much upside. Now trading with a market value of 673.03M, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVM) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece […]

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG): Noteworthy Sequence of Developments Taking Place

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) is one of the more popular stocks investors are adding into their watchlist. Now trading with a market value of 30.36B, the company has a mix of catalysts and obstacles that spring from the nature of its operations. Everyone seems to have their own opinion of this stock. But what do the numbers really say? We think it’s a great time to take a fresh look.

Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE:PEG) Fundamentals That Matter

It’s generally a good idea to start with the most fundamental piece of the picture: the balance sheet. […]

Lawyers leading basic income project lawsuit to visit Brantford

Lawyers leading basic income project lawsuit to visit Brantford

(Getty Images) Lawyers leading a class action lawsuit against the Ontario government over the early cancellation of a pilot basic income project will be in Brantford next week.

Stephen Moreau and Kaley Duff, of Cavalluzzo LLP, of Toronto, will be at the Brantford and District Labour Centre, 1100 Clarence St S., on Dec. 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for people in Brantford-Brant to learn more about the class action and how it might impact them,” Moreau said. “We know that there were people from Brantford who were part of the pilot project but we don’t […]

Economics: Hartz IV or unconditional basic income: What is the better social system?

Economics: Hartz IV or unconditional basic income: What is the better social system?

Mr Neumrker, as a scientist, you deal with the idea of ​​an unconditional basic income on a daily basis. What exactly does it mean?

Our labor market is changing radically, worldwide. Robots and artificial intelligence will soon take on a great deal of the work people do today. Many are afraid of the working-time reduction that results. But there is also a big chance in it: if we have to work less, freedom is created. We can pursue activities that are not rewarded today: caring for children, caring for parents, volunteering.

Missing only the money you need to live. […]

‘Why big push for higher state taxes?’

‘Why big push for higher state taxes?’

Dear Editor:

It will come as no surprise to regular readers of the letters to the editor column that Chuck Wemstrom wants higher taxes (Nov. 20-21 Mirror-Democrat/Times-Journal).

I suppose if I had a fat union pension exempt from the state income tax, I might also push for higher income taxes. Still, the push for ever higher taxes in the face of the recent tax hikes by the Chicago oligarchy ruling in Springfield raises a few questions.Why the big push for higher state taxes now? Is it to get the tax hikes in place to beat the possible election of one of […]

Scottish Greens back Nicola Stugreon’s call for indyref2 in 2020

Scottish Greens back Nicola Stugreon's call for indyref2 in 2020

Patrick Harvie called for a plebiscite next year as he launched the Scottish Green Party manifesto He also urged voters to demand more from the other parties at next month’s vote as he outlined the party’s climate-focused manifesto.

On the constitution, the Greens want indyref2 before the end of the UK’s transition period, which Boris Johnson has insisted will be at the end of next year. Harvie said it would be reasonable to give voters the choice on whether Scotland should become independent as the UK negotiates its withdrawal from Europe .

The move mirrors the First Minister’s call for a […]