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CSL Profits Rise Despite Flu Vaccine Revenue Drop Amid US Vaccine Hesitancy

CSL reported a 7 percent increase in net profit to $US2.01 billion, but its flu vaccine unit, Seqirus, experienced a 9 percent revenue drop due to lower US vaccination rates in the 18-64 age group, amid rising vaccine skepticism and Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s potential appointment as US Health Secretary...

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Contrasting Unemployment Data Reveals Worsening French Labor Market

In Q4 2024, despite a decrease of 63,000 unemployed individuals (ILO) to 2.3 million and a 7.3% unemployment rate, France saw a 3.5% rise in registered job seekers at France Travail (3.14 million), revealing discrepancies in data collection methodologies and highlighting a worsening labor market.

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German Housing Crisis Deepens: New Construction Plummets

Germany's housing construction is facing a deep crisis, with only 230,000 new units expected this year, far below the government's target of 400,000, due to high interest rates and construction costs; this shortage exacerbates the existing housing crisis, pushing rents and prices higher.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Mann's Surprise Vote for Larger UK Interest Rate Cut

Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann surprisingly voted for a 0.5% interest rate cut last week, differing from the MPC's 0.25% decision, believing a slowing jobs market will contain inflation despite a projected rise to 3.7% by 2025 due to rising energy and other costs.

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Spain Raises Minimum Wage, but Low-Income Workers Face New Tax Burden

Spain's minimum wage increased by 4.4% to "16,576 euros" annually, but the government chose not to adjust income tax brackets, resulting in approximately 500,000 low-income workers, primarily single individuals without children, paying income tax for the first time, sparking controversy within the g...

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Fire at Cremonini's Inalca Subsidiary Impacts Food Giant

The Cremonini Group, founded in 1963 by Luigi Cremonini, suffered a major fire at its Inalca meat processing subsidiary on an unspecified date. Inalca is a key part of Cremonini's business, contributing 47% of its €5.5 billion in 2023 revenue.

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Queensland Funds Private Hospitals to Tackle Surgery Backlog

Queensland's government has added \$100 million to the Surgery Connect program, bringing the total to \$200 million, to treat an additional 10,000 patients in the private sector by July, addressing a backlog of 66,632 patients awaiting elective surgery in the public system.

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Deutschlandticket User Numbers Fall Short of Projections Amidst Funding Uncertainty

Germany's nationwide public transit pass, the Deutschlandticket, has reached 13.5 million users, falling short of projections; despite a price increase, cancellations remain low, but the program's future is uncertain due to funding disputes between the federal and state governments.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Hamburg to slash building costs to revive housing construction

Hamburg plans to cut building costs by at least a third to revive housing construction, which fell from over 9,000 units in 2022 to 6,000 in 2023 due to rising costs of 4,600 euros per square meter. The plan involves lowering standards, streamlining planning, and faster permit processing, aiming for...

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AI Boosts SME Efficiency and Employee Satisfaction

Employment Hero's AI-powered platform boosts SME efficiency: a survey reveals 52% increased efficiency, 42% faster operations, and 65% less paper usage, enabling staff to focus on more valuable tasks and improving job satisfaction.

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Telefónica and Vodafone Launch Joint Fiber Optic Venture Fiberpass

Telefónica and Vodafone España created Fiberpass, a joint fiber optic company covering 3.6 million units, aiming to sell 40% to an external investor for €800-€1000 million, with operations starting soon.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Five-Year Plan for Wealthy Retirement

A five-year plan to achieve wealthy retirement involves defining retirement goals, assessing current finances, increasing income through various means, maximizing investments for high returns, optimizing tax strategies, mastering money management, and regularly tracking progress.

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