29% of US Households Are Considered 'ALICE': What Does That Mean And Are You One?
ALICE households face major difficulties with making ends meet as they earn over the Federal Poverty Level, disqualifying them from government benefits.
'You've Been Lied to About Buying Property': Multimillionaire On Why He Rents and Refuses To Buy Real Estate
Millionaire busts real estate investment myths, and explains why renting can be better and you should see your properties as expenses rather than investments.
German Rail, Air Workers Walk Out In New Strike Round
Hundreds of thousands of passengers in Germany faced travel misery Thursday as rail and airport workers stage new strikes to back demands for higher wages.
Germany Braces For Fresh Rail, Air Travel Strikes
Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises.
Bank CEOs enjoy 6% to 22% pay hikes while several branches close down across America
This news comes alongside reports of the Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citibank persisting in the closure of branches across the United States.
Investors Left Hanging As Tesla Board Remains Mum After Elon Musk Pay Debacle
According to legal experts, Elon Musk's team will likely appeal the ruling at the Delaware state Supreme Court.
House of Lords Report Urges UK Government to Reevaluate AI Safety Focus
The NCSC pointed out the current exploitation of AI in malicious cyber activities and the anticipated amplification of cyberattacks, particularly in the realm of ransomware.
Tractors Converge On Rome As Farmers Protest Across Europe
A convoy of tractors was poised Saturday to descend on Rome as farmers' protests caused disruptions across Europe, though they wound down in France following government concessions.
ASLEF's Planned Walk-Outs Bring Disruption for Train Passengers Across England
The strikes, orchestrated by the train drivers' union ASLEF, are set to unfold as a series of "rolling" walk-outs from late January to early February.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
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.
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.
ASLEF Announces December Strikes Amidst Ongoing Pay Negotiations and Government Scrutiny
The strikes are scheduled to take place between Saturday, December 2, and Friday, December 8, with an overtime refusal period spanning from Friday, December 1, to Saturday, December 9.
Greece Travel Warning As Foreign Office Changes Advisory For UK Tourists
Greece is always one of the top vacation destinations among travellers from the UK.
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.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
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.
Netflix Gains Subscribers With Ads And Password Crackdown
Netflix on Wednesday said subscriber numbers grew nearly 11 per cent to 247 million in the recently ended third quarter as it cracked down on password sharing and refined an ad-supported tier.
Revolutionising Finance: The Latest Trends in Fintech Innovation
There is a list of fintech trends to watch out for, as the rapid pace of fintech innovation is transforming finance for both businesses and consumers.
UK Housing Market Faces 5.3% Yearly Decline as Interest Rates Squeeze Prices
According to Nationwide, the largest British building society, the seasonally adjusted housing price index revealed that prices remained stagnant in September, following a 0.8% decrease in August.
Minister of State Helen Whately Addresses the Challenges in the British Healthcare System
Whately shed light on the prevailing tendency to focus on acute hospital performance, A&E waits and discharge into social care during media rounds, neglecting the broader perspective of healthcare.
Trip To Iceland To Get More Expensive Thanks To New Tourist Tax
Iceland received around 1.7 million travellers last year.
Doctors In England Step Up Strike Action Over Pay
Hospital chiefs on Wednesday warned of danger to patient safety from the latest doctors strike, the first time consultants and junior doctors in England have walked out at the same time.
The ten challenges impacting the financial services industry
To ensure it survives and prospers, the financial industry needs to overcome ten challenges, and it is vital that they do.
Additional expenses for tourists in Greece as country increases 'stayover tax'
Greece is one of the most visited countries in Europe, especially during the summer months.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.
Renters face 25% increase over next 3 years as landlords also grapple with increased costs
The Bank of England forecasts, however, predict salary growth of only 15 per cent over the same time period.
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.