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Paul SeddonPolitical reporterPA MediaThe education secretary has defended Labour’s U-turn over offering all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in a job.Instead, ministers now plan to reduce the qualifying period from the current two years to six months, in line with a deal agreed by some unions and industry groups.Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown was a “pragmatic” move to ensure “wider benefits” in Labour’s employment rights bill could be delivered on time.The decision has been welcomed by business organisations, but has faced criticism from some MPs on the left of the Labour Party.…

Japan is preparing another major tightening of its digital-asset rulebook, with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) planning to require crypto exchanges to set aside liability reserves to compensate customers in the event of hacks, operational failures, or bankruptcies, according to reporting from Nikkei.  The proposal marks a shift in how Japan views the risks attached to digital-asset custody. Exchanges are already required to store customer crypto in cold wallets — a measure meant to reduce the chance of theft because the assets are kept offline.  But under current law, firms have no obligation to hold reserve funds if losses occur…

Mark SavageMusic correspondentGetty ImagesOlivia Dean’s soulful second album, The Art of Loving, has been one of the year’s biggest breakout successesOlivia Dean has described the concert ticketing business as “exploitative” and rife with “inequality” after securing her fans a partial refund from Ticketmaster and AXS.The star’s comments came after some resale tickets for her North American tour were listed at more than 14 times their original face value, with prices rising above $1,000 (£750).Last week, the star wrote an open letter to ticketing companies calling the practice “disgusting” and “vile”, and urged the company to “do better”. On Wednesday, Ticketmaster…

Abhinav Bindra and D Gukesh. (Image: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has addressed concerns about World Chess Champion D Gukesh’s recent performance slump, suggesting it’s normal for athletes to experience a quiet period after achieving major success. Gukesh, who became the youngest World Champion in December last year, has faced challenges in 2025, including an early exit from the Chess World Cup.Gukesh has not won a tournament since his victory against Ding Liren in Singapore. However, his year has seen some notable achievements, including victories against Magnus Carlsen and securing second place at the Tata Masters in…

Jharkhand NEET UG counselling 2025: The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released an updated schedule for the Jharkhand National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2025 stray vacancy round. Candidates participating in this phase can view the revised schedule on the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.According to the revised schedule, the merit list for the stray vacancy round along with the seat matrix will be published on 28 November 2025. Choice filling for registered candidates will also commence on the same day, and the window will remain open until 30 November 2025.The provisional seat allotment letter can be accessed…

On this quiet Friday, November 28, 2025, the crypto market is moving sideways after one of its toughest months of the year, leaving traders reassessing what could be the best crypto to buy now as conditions stabilise. .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! The UK government has outlined plans to adjust how taxes apply to people using decentralized finance (DeFi) services. The proposed rules would delay capital gains taxes on crypto lending or liquidity pool activity until the original tokens are actually sold.On November 26, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suggested adopting a “no gain, no loss” principle. This would apply when someone lends a token and receives the same one back, borrows using crypto, or places assets into a liquidity pool. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto? Subscribe -…

EUR/GBP has pulled back down to a MAJOR area of interest! Are we looking at the best place to jump into EUR/GBP’s longer-term uptrend? We’re checkin’ out the 4-hour time frame: EUR/GBP 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView Improved risk sentiment and a bit of profit-taking after the anticipated U.K. Autumn Budget release pushed traders back into the British pound over the last few days. The euro, meanwhile, is having a tougher time holding its ground. Risk-taking flows seem to be sliding toward the “riskier” currencies, and a run of mixed mid-tier Euro Area data is not giving EUR much help.…

eLearning Resources For L&D Pros If you’re someone who firmly believes that there’s nothing better than indulging in a slice of pumpkin pie (or a sneaky second helping of stuffing) while reading up on the latest eLearning trends and technologies, then this list is for you. In no particular order, here are 15 eLearning resources for L&D pros that cover everything from SCORM to unified learning solutions. 10 eLearning eBooks To Check Out From Our Virtual Library 1. Addressing The Learner Engagement Gap In Virtual Training: How To Build An Action Plan And Leverage The Latest Technologies By Adobe Connect While…

Need to Know  Target’s Black Friday sale has deals on home decor, furniture, fashion, toys, kitchen essentials, tech, and bedding. These 115 are up to 87 percent off.  Save on Apple AirPods that are noise-canceling and live translate five different languages, and wide-leg jeans similar to the pairs Julia Roberts, Martha Stewart, and Joanna Gaines wore.   Top brands include Apple, Samsung, Lego, and Hearth & Hand with Magnolia. It’s Black Friday, which means one thing: It’s time to shop.  While you’re browsing the countless sales today, be sure to check out the steep discounts at the Target Black Friday sale.…