Republican candidate says firing someone for being gay is ‘not discrimination’

Republican candidate says firing someone for being gay is ‘not discrimination’

Firing someone simply for being gay and opposing marriage equality is “not discrimination”, a candidate for the governor’s job in Virginia has said. Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who has served as lieutenant governor since 2022, is facing Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger in this year’s race for the governor’s mansion. Incumbent Glenn Youngkin cannot run again. During a […] The post Republican candidate says firing someone for being gay is ‘not discrimination’ appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news .

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact Business live – latest updates The global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt, and outlook for growth remains “dim”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. As policymakers gather in Washington for its annual meetings, the IMF has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 3.2%, from 3% at its last update in July . Next year’s global forecast is unchanged, at 3.1%. Continue reading...

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact Business live – latest updates The global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt, and outlook for growth remains “dim”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. As policymakers gather in Washington for its annual meetings, the IMF has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 3.2%, from 3% at its last update in July . Next year’s global forecast is unchanged, at 3.1%. Continue reading...