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[UK] Nationwide manager wins £350k payout after losing job in working from home layoffs [UK] Nationwide manager wins £350k payout after losing job in working from home layoffs

Jayne Fellows was considered "a top performer" by bosses at Nationwide and in her seven years with the firm she...
29 Sep 2023

[EMEA] Crypto exchange Kraken gains EU e-money licence [EMEA] Crypto exchange Kraken gains EU e-money licence

In addition, the exchange has successfully registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Spain.
29 Sep 2023

[UK] National minimum wage exemption for domestic workers ends [UK] National minimum wage exemption for domestic workers ends

An exemption from paying the NMW applies to domestic workers who live in the employer's family home and are treated...
28 Sep 2023

[Scotland] Schools closed across country for staff walkouts over pay [Scotland] Schools closed across country for staff walkouts over pay

Two other unions - Unite and GMB - suspended planned strikes while they consulted members.
27 Sep 2023

[Spain] Pop star Shakira charged with tax evasion for second time [Spain] Pop star Shakira charged with tax evasion for second time

Shakira is alleged to have used an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying the tax, Barcelona...
27 Sep 2023

[Italy] Banks offered new windfall tax get-out clause [Italy] Banks offered new windfall tax get-out clause

The changes are expected to receive parliamentary approval and become binding this week.
26 Sep 2023

[France] Civil High Court grants new paid leave entitlement [France] Civil High Court grants new paid leave entitlement

When an employee is on sick leave, the employment contract is suspended therefore the employee does not accrue paid time...
26 Sep 2023