Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed
Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.
Amnesty International's Shocking Short Film Exposes How UK's Squalid Housing Kills Children
Temporary accommodation contributed to the deaths of more than 34 children since April 2019.
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.
Up For a Promotion? Here are 6 Things to Consider Before Saying 'Yes'
Among the factors to consider when weighing up a promotion at work are the wider financial implications outside of how much more you will earn.
Londoner Shares Why She Quit Her Job at a Prestigious Museum and is Happier Getting Paid Less
Survey data shows that 64 per cent of employees are willing to take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellbeing.
Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive
The financial burden of having a period varies worldwide, pushing as many as 500 women into period poverty.
Apple Hit With 1.8-bn-euro EU Fine For Music Streaming Restrictions
The EU on Monday hit Apple with a more than 1.8-billion-euro fine ($1.9 billion) for violating the bloc's laws by preventing European users from accessing information about alternative, cheaper music streaming services.
Retail Businesses Urge Government To Tackle Increasing 50% Theft And Abuse Cases
Retail employees have called on the government to implement tougher measures against attackers after theft and abuse incidents have increased by 50 per cent.
Pledge to Boost Funding for Adaptations to Disabled People's Homes Deferred, Raising Concerns
Since 2008, the maximum allowable claim amount has been capped at £30,000. However, its real value has diminished by approximately a third.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
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.
UK and US Announce Partnership to Tackle Biological Threats For Future Pandemics
A new biological threat-tackling partnership has been formed between the UK and the US building on the Atlantic Declaration signed last year to strengthen biosecurity surveillance like disease outbreaks.
Intel Announce Controversial 25 Billion Dollar Investment Deal With Israel
Intel has been forced into the spotlight after it announced a new billion-dollar investment in Israel. The US chip maker confirmed that it will be expanding the Intel Kiryat Gat fab 28 for 2nm node technology in the south of Israel.
Nottingham City Council Issues Notice Signalling Financial Distress
Nottingham City Council issued a Section 114 notice, revealing that the chief financial officer was unable to produce a balanced budget for the current year.
Gender Pay Gap for UK Women Aged 40 and Over Predicted to Persist Until Retirement
The gender pay gap in earnings reflects economic inequality about older women entering retirement with lower accrued earnings.
What Are The Best European Countries For Digital Nomads?
In a bid to help the economy recover from the financial effects of COVID-19, European authorities have welcomed remote workers through the digital nomad visa.
Economics Nobel Prize Honours Two Centuries Data Analysis of Gender Gap In Earnings
The Nobel Prize Organisation honoured Claudia Goldin for shedding light on the various underlying factors like childbirth and contraceptive pills as reasons behind the gender gap in earnings.
Government Launches Five-Year Intervention at Birmingham City Council to Address Serious Problems
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed a comprehensive five-year intervention at Birmingham City Council to address its serious financial and governance challenges.
US Medical Workers Respond To Delayed Contract Agreement By Launching Biggest Strike Yet
A reported 75,000 staff who work under Kaiser Permanente have united in a huge strike action, impacting nearly 13 million patients in a call for better wages and working hours.
Conservative Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch Hands Empire To Son Lachlan
Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday he will step down as chairman of his global media empire, a conservative behemoth that shaped politics across continents, and hand control over to his son Lachlan.
Former council advisor questions legacy of Commonwealth Games amid Birmingham's financial crisis
Birmingham City Council, Europe's largest local authority, declared effective bankruptcy due to annual budget shortfalls, shifting focus to protect vital services while halting non-essential spending.
Fears grow for UK councils after second city declares insolvency
Local government bodies on Tuesday warned that more councils across the UK could declare themselves in financial dire straits, after the country's second biggest city said it could not balance its books.
Birmingham City Council effectively declares bankruptcy and stops all but essential spending
Europe's largest local authority confirmed it had issued the declaration that it cannot balance its books without government intervention.
Has the 2023 World Cup changed the narrative for women's football?
Nearly 30 players have missed the World Cup this summer because of ACL injuries. The remaining teams continue to call for better funding and training conditions.
Vivienne Miedema and UN Women urge FIFA to strive for gender equality in football
Vivienne Miedema and UN Women are fighting for improved pay and playing conditions for professional female footballers.
Lionesses succeed in getting equal access to PE and sports in schools for girls
Following their victorious Euros win at Wembley Stadium in 2022, the England Lionesses called on the government for high-quality and equal access to sports and PE for all pupils.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
World Cup chance to 'blow lid off' business of women's sports: Rapinoe
US veteran Megan Rapinoe said the upcoming Women's World Cup feels like a "paradigm shift" in the global business of women's sports even as inequities persist.
Social housing staff latest in a series of public employees to announce strike action over pay and conditions
Workers at the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing have announced a week of strike action in June.
Digitisation of consumer finance is getting closer to disrupting the resilience of traditional players
Though traditional banks and credit card providers have thus far thrived in the face of new models of consumer finance, they are finally facing a challenge.