China Has 8.3M People Who Can't Repay Their Debts: Here Are The Shocking Ways They Are Punished
Blacklisted debtors in China may feel trapped in the system as the government can hold their salary to recoup the money they owe.
'Do I Pay for My Daughter's Ear Infection or Food': Manager Had $34K Student Debt, Now It's Over $500K
As a senior manager at a pharmaceutical firm, Angela Bolt's student loans began at $34,000, but have grown to an overwhelming $528,152 over the years.
London Rent To Increase 13% in Next 3 Years; Officials Want Better Protection of Renters
Rent rises are set to grow by a further 13 per cent despite having increased at the fastest rate recorded in the past two years
UK Accountant Shares 4 Signs You're Financially Well Even If You Don't Feel Like It
The signs that show that you are doing well financially include playing "the wealth game", tracking the average annual wage, knowing the three fundamentals of finance and changing your mindset.
London Man Pays $62 Monthly To Live In A Refurbished Dumpster To Avoid High Rent
This London architect started living in a rented dumpster to express his living conditions through art and reduce monthly living costs to extremely low levels.
NYC Resto Employs Filipinos Via Zoom to Take Your Orders And Ask For 18% Tip
NYC restaurants use video screens with Filipino remote workers to greet and take orders, but secrecy and pay concerns arise.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Premier League Clubs' £3.8 Billion Wage Bill Exposed
Premier League clubs' wage structures unveil a fascinating narrative, with Arsenal emerging as a beacon of fiscal efficiency amidst the league's heavy spenders.
Woman Allegedly Rejected for VP Role In Tech Company For Not Wearing Make-up During Interview
A woman sparked a debate on social media after she was told that she didn't "put enough effort" into her appearance for a job interview.
This London Start-Up Works 4 Days a Week Thanks to AI
Business leaders across the UK have turned their attentions to a technology-driven shortened workweek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop.
2023 Showed Lower Volatility for the Pound Sterling; But Will 2024 Be the Same?
Ever since the announcement of the Brexit result, the pound has never been the same. It wasn't just the instant drop off in its value
Easy Does It: The Bank Of Japan's Experiment
The Bank of Japan announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
Bank Of Japan Hikes Rates For First Time Since 2007
Japan's central bank pulled the plug Tuesday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis.
Tesco Staff Still Paid Lower Than Minimum Wage As Supermarket Struggles
Store employees at Tesco will only receive their new hourly pay of £12.02 from 28th April, despite the National Living Wage going up to £11.44 on 1st April.
Study: Adding Smiley Faces on Bills Can Boost Server Tips by 11%
The research found that the tip average at restaurants increased to just over 25 percent thanks to the inclusion of smiley face emojis.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
Uber Eats Starts Robot Deliveries In Tokyo
"Caution: robot!" Users cannot choose robot delivery, and if it is selected for them they can accept or decline the offer.
Marks & Spencer Invests £90m To Improve Pay And Benefits
Commencing April 1st, the company will introduce six weeks of paternity leave at full pay and nearly double its maternity leave to 26 weeks at full pay.
Global Stocks Mostly Up Despite Tepid Consumer Confidence Data
Global equities mostly rose Tuesday despite lackluster consumer confidence data in the United States and Germany, as the tech-linked Nasdaq pushed higher.
The UK Hospitality Sector Is On The Brink Of Financial Collapse
Managers of hospitality businesses in the UK are calling on the government to recognise how the soaring energy and food prices have impacted the hospitable sector.
Struggling To Find A Job After Graduating? What About Studying Abroad?
The most notable consequence of changing attitudes towards university education is that an increasing number of graduates are struggling to find a job.
Valentine's Day Strike Misery For UK Lovers
Britain's couples could struggle for last minute Valentine's Day gifts and meals after Amazon staff went on strike over pay Tuesday -- and will soon be joined by takeaway delivery drivers, organisers said.
Jesse Lingard Completes Move Abroad To FC Seoul After Rejecting Other Offers
As a potential move to Saudi Pro League club, Al-Ettifaq, collapsed recently, Jesse Lingard will now take his talents to South Korea.
Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy
The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
Lufthansa Warns 90% Flights Set To Be Cancelled, Affecting More Than 100,000 Passengers
The strike is expected to last for 27 long hours.
CMA Research Reveals Insights into UK Labour Market Competition and Power
The report's focus encompassed the concentration of employers, the prevalence of non-compete clauses and the recent surge in hybrid working arrangements.
Google Part Ways With Key Partner In Bard Development
Australian artificial intelligence data firm Appen has played a key role in training AI models for a slew of tech behemoths including Microsoft, Meta and Apple.
UK Wage Growth Continues To Slow And Threaten Labour Market
The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.
UK Government Considers Separating Pay Structure for NHS Nurses
"A call for evidence" has been launched to understand if Agenda for Change contracts are preventing NHS nurses in their career development and if a separate pay structure for the UK nursing staff will work.
Bank of England Faces Pressure to Adjust Interest Rates as Inflation Forecasts Take a Surprise Turn
Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.