US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Voices Reveal Exploitation
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.
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BP cuts staff benefits despite living wage rise
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
Court Allows Trump's DC National Guard Deployment to Continue
A US appeals court has paused an order to remove National Guard troops from Washington DC, a victory for Donald Trump following a shooting incident. Read the latest on the legal battle.
Unemployment Rises Every Month Under Labour
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
Australian Senate Probes Fiscal Outlook and Public Sector Cuts
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
Hotel Profits Fall as Costs Rise in UK and London
UK hotels face a profit squeeze as rising costs outpace increased demand and room rates. Experts warn of challenges from wage hikes and frozen tax thresholds. Read the full analysis.
Hospital cleaners and porters protest over low pay
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
M&B profits jump 20% amid £130m cost pressures
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
Two West Virginia National Guard Members Shot in DC
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Washington DC ambush shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces attempted murder charges. Read the latest developments.
Afghan national charged in Washington DC shooting ambush
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
Student loan freeze to squeeze low-paid graduates
NUS warns a 3-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold will force graduates to repay more, sooner, potentially leaving them struggling with basic living costs. Discover the impact on new graduates.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Reeves' Budget Tackles Living Costs and £20bn Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
Minimum Wage Increase to £10.85 Announced
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Australia Sets World First Minimum Pay for Gig Drivers
Australia's food delivery giants DoorDash and Uber Eats partner with Transport Workers' Union to establish minimum hourly wage and accident insurance for drivers in landmark deal awaiting Fair Work Commission approval.
Unions urge Chancellor to deliver living standards budget
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to address child poverty and boost minimum wage in a budget focused on ending the 'Tory pay hangover' that has left workers only £12 better off since 2008.
UK to Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats
The government is launching a new 'name and shame' scheme for employers who breach minimum wage laws, protecting 42,000 vulnerable workers. Discover the full Budget details.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
Guardian corrects living standards and Unix errors
The Guardian has published corrections regarding a misattributed living standards analysis and a technical error confusing Unix. Readers can submit complaints to the provided contacts.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Can Democrats flip a red Tennessee district?
In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?
Radical decluttering: Downsizing to find freedom at 65
Discover how one woman's choice to shed possessions and rent a room is redefining retirement. A compelling look at using money for experiences, not inheritance.
Shoppers outraged as toothpaste prices hit £23
Shoppers are furious as toothpaste prices soar to £23, with Colgate and Oral-B brands becoming unaffordable daily essentials. Discover why costs have skyrocketed and what experts say.
245 new homes planned for Tower Hamlets site
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
UK wages won't recover 2021 purchasing power until 2044
New analysis reveals UK workers have lost over £4,000 in spending power since 2021, with real wages not expected to recover until 2044. Discover the economic factors behind this decline.
Inflation falls but food prices keep rising
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, yet accelerating food prices pose a major challenge for the Bank of England and continue to strain household budgets.
Energy price cap to fall 1% in January before rising
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
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