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High Street Retailers Suffer Worst Sales Since Pandemic Amid Economic Anxiety
High street retailers suffered a 5.8% sales drop in November 2024, their worst performance since the pandemic, due to cost-of-living pressures, economic anxiety, and the impact of recent budget measures, with the fashion sector experiencing an 8% decline.
High Street Retailers Suffer Worst Sales Since Pandemic Amid Economic Anxiety
High street retailers suffered a 5.8% sales drop in November 2024, their worst performance since the pandemic, due to cost-of-living pressures, economic anxiety, and the impact of recent budget measures, with the fashion sector experiencing an 8% decline.
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48% Bias Score
Spain to Veto Hungary's Traineeship Directive
Spain will veto Hungary's proposed EU directive on traineeships, deeming it detrimental to worker rights, and will seek a blocking minority to prevent its adoption; the proposal lacks specifics on training quality, hours, and type compared to Spain's national regulations.
Spain to Veto Hungary's Traineeship Directive
Spain will veto Hungary's proposed EU directive on traineeships, deeming it detrimental to worker rights, and will seek a blocking minority to prevent its adoption; the proposal lacks specifics on training quality, hours, and type compared to Spain's national regulations.
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44% Bias Score
French Public Sector Strike Over €1.2 Billion in Austerity Measures
French public sector unions are striking on December 5th, 2024, protesting €1.2 billion in government spending cuts impacting schools, hospitals, and other services due to planned reductions in sick pay, benefits, and salary increases.
French Public Sector Strike Over €1.2 Billion in Austerity Measures
French public sector unions are striking on December 5th, 2024, protesting €1.2 billion in government spending cuts impacting schools, hospitals, and other services due to planned reductions in sick pay, benefits, and salary increases.
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36% Bias Score
Volkswagen Workers Strike Over Plant Closures, Pension Cuts Amid German Economic Slump
Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany initiated a two-hour warning strike on December 2nd, protesting planned factory closures and pension cuts amid Germany's economic downturn and VW's reported 64% drop in third-quarter profits.
Volkswagen Workers Strike Over Plant Closures, Pension Cuts Amid German Economic Slump
Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany initiated a two-hour warning strike on December 2nd, protesting planned factory closures and pension cuts amid Germany's economic downturn and VW's reported 64% drop in third-quarter profits.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
Netherlands Asylum Seeker Work Permits Quadruple
The number of work permits issued to asylum seekers in the Netherlands awaiting residency permits has risen from 1840 in 2023 to 7370 by November 2024, due to a Council of State ruling and increased employer demand, but BSN delays and housing shortages remain significant obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
Abia State Addresses Minimum Wage Discrepancies
Abia State began implementing the N70,000 minimum wage in October 2023, despite claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that it was among the defaulting states. While the minimum wage was implemented, inconsistencies exist in payments for workers in grade levels 8-16, currently being addressed.
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32% Bias Score
UK House Prices Surge Despite High Interest Rates
UK house prices saw a surprising 3.7% annual growth in November 2024, the fastest rate in almost two years, reaching £268,144 on average despite high interest rates and stretched affordability, driven by a strong labor market and high mortgage approvals.
UK House Prices Surge Despite High Interest Rates
UK house prices saw a surprising 3.7% annual growth in November 2024, the fastest rate in almost two years, reaching £268,144 on average despite high interest rates and stretched affordability, driven by a strong labor market and high mortgage approvals.
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36% Bias Score
Italy Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low Amid Rise in Inactive Population
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October 2024, the lowest in nearly 20 years, while the number of inactive people rose by 28,000, mostly women and those under 35, despite overall employment rising by 47,000.
Italy Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low Amid Rise in Inactive Population
Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in October 2024, the lowest in nearly 20 years, while the number of inactive people rose by 28,000, mostly women and those under 35, despite overall employment rising by 47,000.
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40% Bias Score
Workplace Wellness Programs Fail to Address Systemic Issues, Leaving Employees Burned Out
Although 85% of U.S. employers offer mental wellness programs, employee burnout and stress remain high due to a lack of systemic change; experts recommend addressing core stressors and integrating mental health into organizational culture.
Workplace Wellness Programs Fail to Address Systemic Issues, Leaving Employees Burned Out
Although 85% of U.S. employers offer mental wellness programs, employee burnout and stress remain high due to a lack of systemic change; experts recommend addressing core stressors and integrating mental health into organizational culture.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Holds First International Career Fair in Düsseldorf
Greece is holding its first international career fair in Düsseldorf, Germany on December 14th, 2024, offering over 1,000 jobs across various sectors in an effort to attract Greek expatriates and international talent back to the country.
Greece Holds First International Career Fair in Düsseldorf
Greece is holding its first international career fair in Düsseldorf, Germany on December 14th, 2024, offering over 1,000 jobs across various sectors in an effort to attract Greek expatriates and international talent back to the country.
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28% Bias Score
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
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40% Bias Score
KMPPDU to Strike Over Unmet Remuneration Demands
Kenya's healthcare system faces potential disruption as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) will issue strike notices on December 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to meet demands for better pay and welfare, including the implementation of the Return to...
KMPPDU to Strike Over Unmet Remuneration Demands
Kenya's healthcare system faces potential disruption as the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPPDU) will issue strike notices on December 2nd, 2024, due to the government's failure to meet demands for better pay and welfare, including the implementation of the Return to...
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40% Bias Score
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