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US ‘doxxed’ sanctioned officials: HK officials

Bloomberg Hong Kong’s privacy chief criticised the US Treasury Department for “doxxing” Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other officials by releasing their personal information as part of its sanctions on them. “The disclosure of the data of the persons concerned by the US Department of the Treasury is obviously excessive and unnecessary,” Acting Privacy Commissioner Tony Lam said in a ...

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UK steps up efforts to stop wave of migrants

Bloomberg The UK is stepping up efforts to stop the influx of migrants crossing the English Channel by boat, as tensions rise with France about how to control a surge in crossings. The Home Office requested help from the armed forces in dealing with the jump in immigrants trying to gain entry into the country by making the 35-kilometre (22-mile) ...

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Trump orders extended jobless benefits, payroll tax deferral

Bloomberg President Donald Trump announced four executive actions on Saturday, including continued expanded unemployment benefits and a temporary payroll tax deferral for some workers, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hobble the US economy. Trump also ordered continued eviction protection and student-loan relief. The moves could jeopardise negotiations with congressional Democrats over an additional coronavirus relief package, with the two ...

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