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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.

Why a 100-month car loan is a bad financial move

Financial experts caution against 100-month auto loans, revealing how lower monthly payments lead to paying double the car's price in interest and leaving you 'underwater' for years.

Student loan wage garnishment to start in January

The Trump administration will begin garnishing wages for defaulted student loans in January, starting with 1,000 notices. Critics call the move 'cruel' amid economic strain. Read the full details.

Sunak defends Covid loan schemes at inquiry

Rishi Sunak tells the Covid Inquiry that government support saved 500,000 businesses and 3 million jobs. He insists the fraud risk was 'unequivocally' worth it.

National Living Wage to rise to £12.71 an hour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71, boosting pay for 2.7 million workers. Discover the full impact on low-paid employees and business concerns.

Trump bill reclassifies nursing, sparks outrage

Nursing organisations warn Trump's student loan bill, which reclassifies nursing as a non-professional degree, threatens patient care and the future of the profession. Read the full analysis.

Martin Lewis: Check Student Loan for Refunds

Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!

Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality

A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.

Reeves announces minimum wage reforms in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping minimum wage reforms in her debut Budget, targeting job creation and economic growth through increased pay floors and business incentives.

Body found in search for missing student Lia Smith

The desperate search for 21-year-old university student Lia Smith has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered a body in rural Vermont. The Norwich University student vanished during a solo hiking trip, sparking massive search efforts.

University Protests: Why We Must Listen to Students

As campus tensions escalate nationwide, The Guardian argues that dismissing student activism risks ignoring crucial voices shaping our political future. Discover why listening matters more than ever.

Students make £140k from campus vending machines

Two enterprising students turned their university halls into a thriving business empire, earning over £140,000 by installing vending machines selling snacks and essentials to fellow students during late-night cravings.

UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024

Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.

Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced

Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.

Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost

Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.

American student killed in London hit-and-run

Sara Burack, a 20-year-old American student on her year abroad, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in London. The Metropolitan Police continue their hunt for the driver as the victim's family mourns their unimaginable loss.

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