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UK Employment Bill Strengthens Worker Protections After P&O Ferries Scandal

The UK government's new employment rights bill aims to prevent future employment scandals like the P&O Ferries case, which saw 780 workers unfairly dismissed and replaced by cheaper agency staff, by strengthening protections against unfair dismissal and improving seafarers' working conditions.

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England's Stamp Duty Deadline: Higher Property Choice, Increased Tax Burden

In England, homebuyers face a March 31 stamp duty deadline, resulting in 25,000 first-time buyers paying an extra £142 million in taxes; however, they'll find the largest property selection since 2015 due to increased competition among sellers.

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Dutch Caregivers: Open Communication Key to Balancing Work and Care

In the Netherlands, a quarter of employees provide care for loved ones, often secretly; experts advise open communication with employers for workplace adjustments to avoid burnout, while many working caregivers don't discuss their situation due to fear of being perceived as less capable.

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Belarus Eliminates Pension Restrictions for Working Retirees

Belarus lifted restrictions on pension amounts for working pensioners on January 1, 2025, leading to approximately 10,000 retirees returning to the workforce; previously, 110,000 faced deductions up to 500 rubles (140 euros).

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Asda's Price War Triggers £3.5bn Market Value Drop for UK Supermarkets

Asda's new price-cutting strategy caused a £3.5bn drop in the value of Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Marks & Spencer shares, highlighting the intensifying grocery price war and uncertainty about Asda's ability to sustain its investment.

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Economic Uncertainty Drives Surge in SBA 7(a) Loan Demand

Despite record-high small business sentiment in November 2024, rising uncertainty and inflation are impacting financing decisions, leading to increased demand for SBA 7(a) loans, which totaled $31.1 billion in funding in 2024, exceeding 2023's $XX billion.

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UK Buy-to-Let Companies Surpass All Other Business Types

Buy-to-let companies have become the UK's largest business type, exceeding 400,000 in February 2024, a fourfold increase since 2016 due to tax changes, despite some market contraction; average monthly rent rose by 1% to £1,355, while London saw rent decreases.

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Weak February Retail Sales Fuel U.S. Economic Slowdown Fears

U.S. retail sales rose a meager 0.2% in February, below expectations, driven by decreased consumer confidence amid rising prices and tariffs, impacting roughly two-thirds of U.S. economic activity; January sales were also revised downward.

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U.S. Side Hustle Surge: 68.6% of Workers Hold Multiple Jobs

A study by Jooble reveals that 68.6% of U.S. workers hold multiple jobs, primarily for financial reasons; 44% of new U.S. businesses in 2023 started as side hustles, demonstrating their role in entrepreneurship.

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Transferable Skills: A Strategic Guide for Career Advancement

LinkedIn's 2024 report reveals high demand for soft skills like communication and leadership, yet many professionals struggle to effectively communicate these transferable skills to potential employers; this article provides a step-by-step guide to building a compelling narrative showcasing these sk...

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Quality Education
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German Jobcenters Face Reform Calls Amidst Inefficient Funding Allocation

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals German Jobcenters spent 6.5 billion Euros on administration in 2023, a 39% increase over 10 years, while only 3.8 billion Euros were allocated to job placement efforts, resulting in low employment rates and calls for reform. The total budget was 10.7 billion Euro...

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Starmer's "Project Chainsaw": Controversial Civil Service Reform Plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plan, "Project Chainsaw," to reform the civil service, announced at Reckitt Benckiser's campus, has caused controversy due to its aggressive rhetoric and contrasts with civil servants' willingness to collaborate for improved service delivery. The government's creatio...

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