Labour’s employment law changes: What do HR leaders need to know? Summary Labour plans major changes to UK employment law over the next 18 months — the most significant reforms since the Employment Rights Act 1996. Key proposals include unfair dismissal rights from day one, a ban on fire & rehire, statutory sick pay from […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Asks for Tighter Gambling Regulation Summary The NBA and commissioner Adam Silver are calling for stronger oversight of sports betting after concerns over manipulation and fan abuse tied to wagers. Silver has asked betting partners to pull back certain player prop markets — notably those on two-way or low-stakes players that […]
Calls for Overhaul of NT’s Online Gambling Regulation Summary Northern Territory (NT) crossbenchers are pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into the NT Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which functions as Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator. Concerns centre on the commission’s limited meeting schedule, lack of full-time members, decades-long gaps in published annual reports, slow […]
Half of Singapore workers surveyed struggle financially Summary Deel’s 2025 Singapore Payday Expectations Report finds half of Singapore’s full-time workforce is either just getting by or struggling financially. The July 2025 survey of 1,000 employees and 250 payroll decision-makers highlights growing financial pressure on workers, rising demand for flexible pay options such as earned wage […]
DraftKings Moves into Prediction Markets by Buying Railbird Summary DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies and its Railbird Exchange, gaining control of a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)–approved exchange and the technology to launch a new mobile product, DraftKings Predictions. The app will let users trade event-based contracts tied to real-world outcomes and will initially focus […]
Japan elects first female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi Summary Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female Prime Minister after a leadership vote in the Liberal Democratic Party, supported by an alliance with the Japan Innovation Party. Reports cite roughly 237 votes in the Lower House and 125 in the Upper House backing her. […]
Isle of Man’s GSC moves ahead with sweeping regulatory reforms following consultation Summary The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has confirmed it will proceed with the proposed Gambling Supervision Commission Bill after completing a public consultation. The draft Bill consolidates and modernises regulatory oversight across seven gambling laws, introduces standardised inspection, investigation and […]
OpenAI’s Atlas Browser Takes Direct Aim at Google Chrome Summary OpenAI has launched Atlas, a standalone web browser that tightly integrates ChatGPT into everyday browsing. Atlas centres the chatbot experience: a persistent sidebar for asking questions about pages, AI agents that can click and carry out tasks for you, and an optional “browser memories” feature […]
DraftKings Acquires Railbird, Will Launch Sports Predictions Summary DraftKings has acquired Railbird Exchange, a CFTC-licensed event-contracts platform, and announced plans to roll out a new product called DraftKings Predictions in the coming months. While the company’s release focused on financial, cultural and entertainment event contracts, analyst commentary and market signals indicate DraftKings intends to offer […]
Forget SEO. Welcome to the World of Generative Engine Optimisation Summary WIRED explains how retailers and marketers are shifting from traditional search engine optimisation (SEO) to generative engine optimisation (GEO) as shoppers increasingly rely on chatbots and AI-driven search. With partnerships like OpenAI and Walmart enabling purchases inside chat interfaces and reports forecasting huge traffic […]
