Rising operational costs and California's new $20 minimum wage legislation have compelled Carl's Jr to close multiple locations across the state, highlighting the ongoing struggle between business viability and progressive labour reforms.
New legislation makes Britain the first country to criminalise the depiction of non-fatal strangulation in commercial pornography, addressing what experts call a 'public health crisis'.
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
A nine-month-old baby has died after being attacked by an XL Bully dog in Gwent, prompting a police investigation and renewed calls for dangerous dog breed regulation.
French parliament passes groundbreaking legislation to curb ultra-fast fashion, directly impacting Shein's planned Paris launch with new financial penalties and advertising restrictions.
Conservative ministers force through landmark legislation allowing faster corporate takeovers, sparking opposition fury and raising concerns about national security safeguards.
The Scottish Government is considering implementing minimum unit pricing for tobacco products, mirroring their controversial alcohol policy. Health campaigners welcome the move while critics warn of unintended consequences.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements radical new legislation targeting smoking rates and youth access.
Exclusive: New laws will criminalise pornographic content depicting women being choked or subjected to extreme violence as ministers tackle the normalisation of dangerous sex acts.
Exclusive: Ministers are quietly pushing through legislation that would remove the Health Secretary's direct responsibility for England's NHS, sparking outrage from health unions and opposition parties.
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a Sydney woman prosecuted for flying a Hezbollah flag mounts a constitutional challenge against Australia's counter-terrorism legislation, testing the boundaries of national security laws.
Labour leader Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure over stalled Hillsborough law legislation as victims' families accuse government of broken promises. Exclusive analysis reveals the political battle unfolding behind the scenes.
Exclusive: Ministers accused of betraying Hillsborough families with weakened legal reforms as new bill fails to deliver promised 'duty of candour' for public officials.
Stormont's devolved government could be dissolved as families of Troubles victims threaten legal action against the UK government's controversial immunity bill, creating a major constitutional crisis.
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.
In a dramatic political showdown, the US Senate has voted to block Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans, marking the first major legislative rebuke of his economic agenda and forcing significant policy revisions.
San Francisco's legendary Kaspers Hot Dogs shuts its doors permanently after 76 years, becoming the latest casualty of California's challenging economic climate for fast food operators.
Exclusive: Labour backbenchers are pushing for legislation to restrict fireworks sales after a security incident near Parliament raised serious safety concerns about public access to pyrotechnics.
French parliament passes landmark legislation explicitly defining sexual consent after high-profile case reveals legal gaps. New 'presumption of non-consent' represents major victory for women's rights.
New legislation will remove 'intent' requirement from racism investigations in TV ads, marking a seismic shift in broadcast regulation and diversity enforcement.
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Gisele Pelicot's decade-long battle against her rapist transforms French law, granting victims unprecedented rights in sexual violence cases.
US Republicans are advancing legislation that could dramatically reshape insurance coverage, targeting key Biden policies and setting up a fierce political battle over healthcare protections.
Ministers confront House of Lords rebellion as peers demand changes to sentencing rules following Olivia Pratt-Korbel's tragic murder case.
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon warns of parliamentary chaos as SNP vows to block key government legislation, potentially grinding Westminster to a halt.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani's controversial 'Good Cause Eviction' bill threatens to upend New York's property market, drawing fierce criticism from landlords and housing experts who warn of catastrophic consequences.
Groundbreaking legislation gives tenants unprecedented power to sue landlords over hazardous living conditions including damp, mould and cold homes. Discover your new rights.