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RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.

Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates

Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs

Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.

Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Unions gain weekly workplace access right

Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.

Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial

A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.

Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process

A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.

Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury

A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.

Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates

Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.

Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case

In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro

Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.

Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations

Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.

Australia's Hidden Jobs Crisis Worries Economists

New analysis reveals Australia's rising unemployment figures mask a deeper economic concern as underemployment and multiple job-holding surge, creating what experts call a 'messy' and worrying trend.

Workers file £3.5bn lawsuit as shares crash

Thousands of former employees file massive lawsuit against corporate bosses after being made redundant while executives cashed in lucrative bonuses, causing company shares to crash dramatically.

Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.

Royal Mail pays £125K in transgender discrimination case

A transgender postal worker has won a substantial discrimination claim against Royal Mail after enduring what an employment tribunal described as 'humiliating' and 'offensive' treatment from colleagues and management.

UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools

UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.

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