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Ed Miliband on Humber 2030 Vision and how Labour aims to lead the global race to Net Zero

Big interview with former Labour leader who is now focused on the energy portfolio he once headed in government

Birmingham Post

In West Hollywood election, a famously liberal city appears to take a moderate turn

LOS ANGELES — In November 1984, the newly formed city of West Hollywood grabbed the world's attention when it seated the nation's first City Council with an openly gay majority.

Los Angeles Times

Is it time for Big Business to stop spending money on elections?

In an increasingly toxic political climate, the reputational risks of corporate donations to candidates could outweigh the potential gains.

Fortune

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Hervey Bay loses Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup to Rockhampton

A carnival that attracts more than 3,000 junior touch football players to the Wide Bay region is moving to a new town and community leaders want to know why.

ABC News

Cuba slashes growth forecast as economic crisis grinds on

Cuba has cut by half its original forecast for growth in 2022, the head of its chamber of commerce said on Monday, as the Caribbean island nation struggles to jumpstart its ailing economy and all-important tourism industry.

Reuters

New apartments planned in revamp of chamber of commerce HQ

Building designed by legendary Birmingham architect John Madin will undergo repair work and two new buildings will be constructed with residential accommodation

Birmingham Post

Fears Glasgow budget cuts will send city back to the 'dark ages'

With the city facing £119.4m in cuts, and around £12m of those set to fall on the city's environmental services there are concerns the impact could "wreck" the local economy.

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Saudi Arabia, Finland to Establish 1st Joint Business Council

The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Finland Chamber of Commerce signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Helsinki to establish a joint Saudi-Finnish Business Council. Under the MoU, the Council will carry out commercial and promotional activities systematically in the field of trade and investment, while focusing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

West Hollywood gay pioneers clash with younger progressives over future of city

LOS ANGELES — John Duran is styling himself as a law-and-order candidate for West Hollywood City Council, posing in front of sheriff's cruisers on his campaign website and touting his endorsement by the deputies' union.

Los Angeles Times

Ubon floods 'worst in history'

Ubon Ratchathani is facing the worst flooding in its history, which has affected the lives of thousands of people as well as the economy of the province.

Bangkok Post

Business groups block action that could help tackle biodiversity crisis, report finds

Industry associations for sectors from oil to agriculture in the US and Europe found resisting wildlife-friendly laws, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Big K Street players spend more as election uncertainty brews

WASHINGTON — K Street’s 10 biggest spenders have shelled out a combined $238.3 million on federal lobbying so far this year, as the influence industry now gears up for brewing uncertainty when lawmakers return after the midterm elections.

Tribune News Service

US businesses propose hiding trade data used to trace abuse

A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data -- a move trade experts say would make it more difficult for Americans to link the products they buy to labor abuse overseas

The Independent UK

Inflation continues to ratchet up pressure on North East businesses

Results of the latest North East England Chamber of Commerce quarterly survey show utilities, labour and fuel costs are among the main concerns

Birmingham Post

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Reason

From Prof. Michael McConnell (Stanford) on the Dormant Commerce Clause

Prof. McConnell is one of the top constitutional law scholars in the country, and I was delighted that he passed along this item on National Pork Producers Council v. Ross. (Disclosure: He participated in drafting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce amicus brief in the case, but the views expressed here…

Birmingham Post

Cornwall Chamber of Commerce appoints former MEP as patron

Baron Teverson of Tregony is also a Liberal Democrat peer

The Guardian - US

US Covid recovery in ‘jeopardy’ unless poorer countries helped, group warns

Congressional group writes letter urging Biden to extend WTO agreement aimed at easing generic vaccine exports

Zenger

US-Israel Economic Cooperation ‘has Not Fully Utilized Its Potential,’ Strategic Meetings Reveal

Governments and private corporations of Israel and United States discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation

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The Hindu

Tamil Nadu’s oldest and India’s second trade body still puts up a fight for industry

On September 29, 1836, 18 businessmen met and resolved to form an association named Madras Chamber of Commerce. On October 11, the Government of Madras was informed of its establishment and permission was sought to allow it to correspond with public departments

The Guardian - US

Republicans plan legal assault on climate disclosure rules for public companies

The SEC’s proposed new rules, which would require public corporations to disclose climate-related information, have been criticized by industry groups

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on US railroads and unions to reach a deal

Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute

Ballotpedia

Voter photo ID and minimum wage initiatives make the ballot in Nebraska

On Sept. 6, the Nebraska secretary of state announced that two ballot initiatives had qualified for the November ballot. Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote and a new law that would incrementally increase the state’s minimum wage from $9 to $15 by 2026…

Daily Record

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce warns businesses on 'brink of collapse' without government energy crisis funding

Organisation chief Vicki Unite has laid out urgent action plans for both UK and Scottish administrations to combat looming energy price cap hikes for business owners and households

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Economic Forum Studies Effects of Transition to New Work System

The Riyadh Economic Forum is currently studying the prospects and challenges of the new work system, including flexible and remote employment, given its importance in the labor market, especially following the Kingdom’s successful experience in adopting modern patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic. The establishment of the Riyadh Economic Forum, which…

Tribune News Service

‘Super-legislature.’ Ballot question asks Kansans to empower Legislature over governor

After Kansas voters last week rejected one attempt to give the Republican-controlled Legislature more power, GOP lawmakers will try once more in November.

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