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California voters weigh measures on shoplifting, forced labor and minimum wage

California voters will decide on 10 statewide propositions on the ballot

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

US Election 2024: How does the US measure up to the rest of the world?

The US has the largest economy in the world, the highest healthcare costs and the biggest military budget.

Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024

US Election 2024: Understanding the United States in 20 maps

Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2024

Voices: Skint? Tired of renting? Here’s what Rachel Reeves is doing for Gen Z…

COMMENT : Will a bump in the minimum wage and stamp duty changes that affect first-time buyers really help a generation who can barely afford to pay the rent? Perhaps, says personal finance influencer Kia Commodore

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

What Labour’s first budget means for wages, taxes, business, the NHS and plans to grow the economy – experts explain

For the first time in 14 years, it was a Labour chancellor who delivered the UK budget. And for the first time ever, that chancellor was a woman. But Rachel Reeves faces an almighty task: plugging a £40 billion spending gap in the knowledge that pre-election promises not to raise…

The Conversation · Oct 30, 2024

Reeves goes after employers with young workers the clear winners

The minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will rise 16 per cent to £10 as part of a plan to equalise the rate with older earners

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Small business owner considers selling firm amid minimum wage increase

Christina French, founder of an electrical contracting business, fears she will have to sell one of her businesses to make ends meet.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

The Budget: Winners and losers

Who are the winners and losers from the Budget?

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Businesses fear impact of increased employer National Insurance contributions

National Minimum Wage increases and an increase in employer National Insurance contributions in the Autumn Budget may be the final nails in the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Budget reaction LIVE: Starmer and Reeves defend record tax-rises on hospital visit

Working families with a mortgage face risk of a double blow of higher rates and wage growth slump

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024