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[UK] Barristers continue to strike over pay and conditions [UK] Barristers continue to strike over pay and conditions

The strike action began last week in a dispute over pay and conditions, leading to a three-day walkout of criminal defence...
06 Jul 2022

[UK] Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from government [UK] Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign from government

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the public expected government to be conducted "properly, competently and seriously".
05 Jul 2022

[Czech Republic] Housing benefit eligibility rules simplified [Czech Republic] Housing benefit eligibility rules simplified

Authorities will award the benefits for an open-ended period and people will not have to annually re-apply.
05 Jul 2022

[UK] Sainsbury's and M&S face shareholder pressure over pay [UK] Sainsbury's and M&S face shareholder pressure over pay

ShareAction revealed that there has been no commitment to match the living wage in the long-term nor have pay rises been...
05 Jul 2022

[Turkey] Inflation nears 80% as monetary policy takes heavy toll [Turkey] Inflation nears 80% as monetary policy takes heavy toll

The latest inflation data on June 4 - up from 73.5 per cent in May - follow Turkish authorities last...
05 Jul 2022

[UK] How changes to NI this month will impact pay [UK] How changes to NI this month will impact pay

The change means around two million low-income workers will pay no NI at all and millions more will see their...
04 Jul 2022

[UK] Iris partners with Experian to make applying for loans and mortgages easier [UK] Iris partners with Experian to make applying for loans and mortgages easier

Rising prices and stringent verification requirements for loan or mortgage applications are putting even more pressure on already stretched UK...
04 Jul 2022