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US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis

In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening

NHS Pay Fury: Unions Threaten Winter Strike Action

Major healthcare unions have rejected the government's proposed 3% pay rise for NHS workers, branding it 'completely inadequate' and threatening coordinated strike action that could cripple health services this winter.

Scottish teachers threaten strikes over pay dispute

Scotland's education system faces mounting pressure as teachers threaten industrial action over pay disputes and deteriorating working conditions, with many considering leaving the profession entirely.

Trump's shutdown threat risks military pay

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump urges Republican allies to trigger a government shutdown unless military funding is slashed, putting soldiers' paychecks at risk just weeks before the election.

Mega-donor sparks fury over military pay comments

Republican billionaire donor Timothy Mellon faces bipartisan condemnation after suggesting military personnel could 'manage for a while' without pay during potential government shutdown.

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.

Anonymous donor pays military during Trump shutdown

An anonymous benefactor steps forward to cover military salaries after President Trump's controversial shutdown threatened armed forces pay, raising questions about private funding of public services.

US shutdown forces workers into risky loans

Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees face financial catastrophe as political deadlock triggers government shutdown, forcing workers to take out high-interest loans to survive.

US Government Shutdown Threatens Federal Worker Pay

Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens government shutdown, with Democrats pushing emergency legislation to protect worker pay.

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.

Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury

A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.

Noem: State will pay Coast Guard during shutdown

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem vows to use state funds to continue paying Coast Guard personnel if federal government shutdown occurs, highlighting growing concerns over military pay disruptions.

Trump's Shutdown Threat Puts Military Pay at Risk

Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of a government shutdown puts 1.3 million US military personnel's pay at risk, creating a political firestorm just weeks before the presidential election.

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