Government News

• Pubs will NOT be forced to list calories on booze! Government drops obesity-busting plan
  
  The UK Government said in April it was consulting on introducing mandatory calorie labelling on alcoholic drinks - with a view to highlighting so-called 'hidden liquid calories'.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Fauci, Walensky defend CDC messaging in heated Capitol Hill hearing
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky testify before a Senate Committee on the government's efforts to combat COVID-19.
  ABC News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Covid UK: Boris Johnson pledges to launch 'full' public inquiry into government handling of pandemic
  
  Boris Johnson firmed up his commitment to an early probe into the crisis as he was grilled by MPs about the Queen's Speech plans.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Queen's Speech: Government accused of 'rowing back' on workers' rights
  
  Employers' groups and trade unions voice concern at the lack of an Employment Bill in the Queen's Speech.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Third COVID wave could occur in late summer if reopening continues, scientists warn
  
  A third coronavirus wave could happen in late summer or autumn if the next steps out of lockdown continue as planned, scientists advising the government warned.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• What is levelling up and how is it going?
  
  The government is promising to take more action on levelling up this year.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Putin ally reportedly linked to Russian mercenaries who attacked U.S. allies
  
  There are new details about an attack on American forces and our allies in Syria that's being linked to the Russian government. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Syrian mother living through Ghouta airstrikes: "The world is just watching"
  
  We are learning more about the plight of two young Syrian girls caught up in one of the government's bloodiest sieges of the country's seven-year civil war. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• High Yield Debt Default Rate Is At Lowest Level Since October 2019
  
  The default rate for high yield debt has declined to its lowest level since October 2019. Government stimulus programs and an improving economy are providing support to heavily indebted companies.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Revealed: The texts ex-PM Cameron sent to Sunak, Gove and top officials to lobby for Greensill
  
  David Cameron told the Treasury's top civil servant it was "bonkers" that a financial services firm he was lobbying for had been denied access to government-backed COVID loans.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Deutsche (DB), JPMorgan (JPM) Sued by Malaysia Over 1MDB
  
  Involvement of Deutsche Bank (DB) and JPMorgan (JPM) in 2014 for helping 1MDB raise funds and handling of money transfers has attracted attention of the Malaysian government.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• The Colonial Pipeline Hack Is A Problem Not A Crisis
  
  The Colonial Pipeline hack should be a short-lived problem, but might encourage costly government intervention.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Turkish Soldier Killed, 4 Hurt in Attack in Syria
  
  Last year, Turkey and Russia reached a cease-fire agreement that stopped a Russian-backed Syrian government offensive on Idlib.
  Voice of America.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Government To Approve Hugging And Kissing In England
  
  'I know people are ready for me to be hugging again'
  Daily Caller.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• When Covid Hit, China Was Ready to Tell Its Version of the Story
  
  The government has been using its money and power to create an alternative to a global news media dominated by outlets like the BBC and CNN.
  New York Times.  Monday, 10 May 2021.

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