US Minimum Wage Rises in 22 States for 2026
Millions of US workers will see pay rises in 2026 as 22 states increase minimum wage. Experts warn inflation may offset gains. Full state list and analysis inside.
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Safiyaa faces claims Turkish factory workers unpaid
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US inflation rises to 2.7% in November data
US inflation climbed to 2.7% in November, lower than the 3.1% forecast. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the data, which skipped October due to a shutdown. Read the full analysis.
PSG Must Pay Mbappé £52.5m, Court Rules
A Paris labour court has ruled in favour of Kylian Mbappé, ordering Paris Saint-Germain to pay the star £52.5m in unpaid wages and bonuses. Discover the details of the high-stakes legal battle.
PSG Ordered to Pay Mbappé €100m by Labour Court
A Paris labour court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé nearly €100m in unpaid wages and bonuses. The landmark decision follows a bitter contractual dispute.
First video of lunar impact flash captured from Ireland
An astronomer at Armagh Observatory records a rare lunar impact flash, a UK first. Discover the challenges and importance for future moon missions.
Public sector pay gap closes, pensions remain superior
Official Treasury guidance reveals state workers' pay has caught up with the private sector, with far more generous pensions. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges pay restraint. Read the full analysis.
K&W Cafeteria closes all locations after 88 years
The 88-year-old K&W Cafeteria chain has shut its final restaurants, a victim of rising costs and falling sales. Discover the story behind the closure of this American institution.
Child actors underpaid and undervalued, agents warn
Young performers face poor pay and conditions, agents claim, with a Dickens revival highlighted. Could this deter the next generation of talent? Read the full report.
UK Tax Change on Footballers' Image Rights from 2027
New UK budget rules will tax footballers' image rights as income from April 2027, potentially increasing wage demands and club costs. Discover the financial impact.
US Minimum Wage Increases in 22 States for 2026
Millions of American workers will see pay rises in January 2026, but experts warn inflation may erode gains. Discover which states are affected and what it means for businesses.
Rooney's £17m Man Utd deal leaves pundits stunned
Wayne Rooney reveals his £17m-a-year Manchester United contract, leaving Gary Neville and Roy Keane speechless. Discover the huge wage gap between football eras.
Target profits tumble 19% amid sales slump
Target reports 12th straight quarter of falling sales as inflation pressures shoppers. New CEO faces challenge turning around retailer's fortunes. Read the latest analysis.
UK inflation falls to four-month low of 3.6%
UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, a four-month low, as energy price hikes slowed. Food costs, however, rose sharply. Read the full analysis ahead of the Budget.
UK inflation drops to 3.6% in October
UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, a pre-Budget boost for households and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Food prices are finally dropping. Discover what this means for you.
Trump touts 'golden age' for US economy at summit
Donald Trump declared a US 'golden age' with falling prices at the McDonald's Impact Summit. He pledged to boost family wealth and addressed Epstein files. Read the latest.
Historic Ginger's Gay Bar Closes in San Francisco
Ginger's, a 47-year-old LGBTQ+ landmark in San Francisco, shuts down due to inflation and shifting work patterns. Discover the wider impact on US bars and breweries.
Romania protests: Thousands rally against austerity
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Bank of England Summer Rate Cut Predicted by Goldman Sachs
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee could implement interest rate cuts as early as June, with Goldman Sachs forecasting significant easing as UK inflation shows sustained improvement.
RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.
Hollywood's Secret Salaries: What Stars Really Earn
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering pay gaps in Hollywood, from A-list millions to supporting actor wages that will shock you.
Son Heung-Min Tops MLS Salary Chart Ahead of Messi
Exclusive analysis reveals Tottenham legend Son Heung-Min has become Major League Soccer's highest-paid player, eclipsing even Lionel Messi's astronomical earnings in groundbreaking financial disclosure.
Reeves: British Were Lied To For 14 Years
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering attack on Conservative economic record, revealing how successive Tory governments misled the public while wages stagnated and public services crumbled.
UK Food Price Shock: Supermarket Bills Soar
British households are confronting unprecedented food price increases as new data reveals shocking rises in everyday essentials. Discover which items have seen the biggest jumps and why experts warn the crisis is far from over.
US shutdown forces workers into risky loans
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.
UK inflation holds at 6.7% as prices remain stubborn
September's inflation rate holds at 6.7% despite predictions of a fall, as rising petrol costs and persistent food prices squeeze British households.
UK Inflation Plummets to 2% Target
In a dramatic economic turnaround, UK inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, sparking speculation about imminent interest rate cuts and relief for households.
UK inflation falls to 2% target
Inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, putting pressure on policymakers ahead of Thursday's crucial interest rate announcement.
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