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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doctors In England Defend Starting Longest Strike In NHS History
Junior doctors in England on Wednesday defended a decision to start their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS).
FC Barcelona Could Be Banned From Champions League For Three Years Over FFP Violations
The club is at odds with UEFA over alleged violations of financial fair play regulations.
IKEA Invests £35 Million in UK Co-workers' Financial Wellbeing Amidst Market Challenges
The retail giant plans to achieve this by implementing a series of measures, including pay increases aligned with the true cost of living and year-end bonuses tied to the company's FY23 performance.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Government Issue Huge Pay Increase As A Step Towards Ending Poverty In The UK
The National Living Wage will increase in 2024 to end low hourly pay for full-time workers and those hit hard by the cost of living crisis across the UK.
Latest Manchester City Revenue and Profit Figures Showcase Increased Dominance Off The Pitch
The 2022/2023 financial year has shown last season's treble winners, Manchester City, to eclipse rivals Manchester United in Premier League revenue records.
MPs Push For School Curriculum To Include Compulsory Financial Education
MPs have launched an inquiry that sets out to teach all students – aged 11 to 16 – about money management amid the cost of living crisis.
Inflation, Higher Rates Hit Eurozone Growth Outlook
The European Commission on Wednesday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2023 and 2024, saying the high cost of living and interest rates were weighing on consumers and businesses.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Relieving Pressure On PM Sunak
UK inflation hit the lowest level in two years last month after consumer prices fell sharper than expected on easing energy bills, official data showed Wednesday, relieving a cost-of-living crisis and pressure on embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Ministers Urged to Expand Financial Support for Cost of Living Crisis
With the cost of household gas and electricity remaining notably elevated, the cost of living crisis continues to plague Britons.
Real Madrid Willing To Pay £70 Million For Liverpool Vice-Captain Trent Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold made his Liverpool senior debut back in 2016.
Real Madrid Says Kylian Mbappe Transfer Talks Are 'Categorically False'
In recent weeks, media outlets have once again started claiming that the club has entered "negotiations" with the French forward.
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.
UK Workers to Receive Pay Boost with New Real Living Wage
Approximately half a million employees employed by companies committed to the voluntary Real Living Wage are poised to experience a substantial increase in their earnings, bringing their minimum hourly wage to at least £12.
UK Businesses 'Stuck in Reverse' in October, According to Recent Survey
The figures are worrying reading, as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its latest interest rate decision next week.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
Labour Strikes a Confident Note in Liverpool Despite the News of Turmoil in the Middle East
Rachel Reeves was in the limelight in Liverpool, described as the would-be "first female Chancellor ever in Britain", and also the "best qualified".
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Confirms National Living Wage Will Rise to £11 An Hour
"We're giving over two million workers a wage boost worth over £1,000," the Conservative Party announced today after revealing plans to punish the 'workshy' benefit claimants.
Patrick J. Adams Shares Regret For Sharing Throwback Photos of Meghan Markle
The actor deemed it was "thoughtless" on his part to post pictures from "Suits" given the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Experts predict the Bank of England will raise interest rates a final time from 5.25% to 5.5%
Initial GDP figures for July show a fall of 0.5 per cent, a worse performance than expected by economists, increasing the fears of a "mild recession".
With the unique volatility of the UK housing market, is now a good time to buy or sell property?
The Halifax House Price Index found a -2.4 per cent annual decline, a monthly change of -0.3 per cent, in house prices, with the Director of Halifax Mortgages insisting that the equivalent of this drop in terms of cash is a thousand pounds.