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US Minimum Wage Increases in 22 States for 2026

Millions of American workers will see pay rises in January 2026, but experts warn inflation may erode gains. Discover which states are affected and what it means for businesses.

Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%

New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.

Son Heung-Min Tops MLS Salary Chart Ahead of Messi

Exclusive analysis reveals Tottenham legend Son Heung-Min has become Major League Soccer's highest-paid player, eclipsing even Lionel Messi's astronomical earnings in groundbreaking financial disclosure.

Newsom Challenges Trump in Powerful State Address

California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers powerful State of the State address positioning himself as Democratic alternative to Donald Trump, focusing on economic prosperity and democratic values.

Reeves: British Were Lied To For 14 Years

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering attack on Conservative economic record, revealing how successive Tory governments misled the public while wages stagnated and public services crumbled.

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.

WASPI women launch legal battle against DWP

Millions of women born in the 1950s secure major breakthrough as WASPI campaign forces DWP to court over state pension age changes in landmark legal challenge.

State Pension Set for Major 2024 Increase

Millions of pensioners could see their state pension payments increase significantly next year as the government confirms the triple lock mechanism will remain in place, potentially delivering the second-largest rise in history.

Qld police helicopter pilot's £183k salary revealed

A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.

UK Formally Recognises Palestinian State

In a historic move, the UK has announced official recognition of Palestine as a state. The decision, announced by Foreign Secretary David Cameron, aims to accelerate peace efforts and a two-state solution with Israel.

Nations recognise Palestine, sparking Israeli fury

A significant diplomatic shift is underway as multiple European and Latin American countries formally recognise Palestinian statehood, triggering fierce condemnation from Israeli officials who label the moves a 'reward for terrorism'.

UK mulls 'performative' recognition of Palestinian state

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper signals a potential Labour government shift, suggesting the UK could symbolically recognise a Palestinian state to pressure Israel on West Bank settlements and restart peace talks.

Starmer: UK could recognise Palestinian state pre-deal

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declares UK could formally recognise a Palestinian state before a final peace deal with Israel, marking a significant shift in British foreign policy and sparking intense debate.

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