Wrexham.com > News Posted: Monday, June 17, 2024 A local employment tribunal has ruled in favor of a blind employee, finding that The Village Bakery (Wrexham) Limited failed to make reasonable accommodation for his disability, ultimately leading to his dismissal. The judgment (PDF here), delivered at the Mold Law Centre, highlighted several significant failings by … Read more
(NewsNation) – Social Security recipients could see their benefits cut by hundreds of dollars a month in roughly a decade unless Congress makes changes. The top actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before the GOP-led House Budget Committee on Thursday and revealed the impending bankruptcy situation. The combined trust funds that Social Security relies … Read more
Inflation is rising in Russia. At the same time, banks are increasingly rejecting citizens’ requests for loans. As a result, Russians are increasingly turning to payday lenders to buy basic necessities like food and clothing — and that’s not good for the country’s economy. Reporters from the independent Russian newspaper Holod spoke to two economists … Read more
from the Putnam County Executive Office PUTNAM COUNTY, NY – The first annual Putnam County Youth Business Market, held at the Tilly Foster Farm on June 9, was a resounding success. The event attracted over 600 visitors who came to support 70 new vendors displaying an impressive range of products. The event was made possible … Read more
For free real-time breaking news alerts delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our breaking news emails Sign up to our latest news emails Union leaders have accused the Conservative government of misjudging the public mood over strikes after an unprecedented wave of industrial action stretching back two years. They expressed the hope that … Read more
HBO House Of The Dragon promo in Krakow, Poland (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Only Photo via Getty Images “In Game of Thrones, you win or you die.” This quote from game of thrones captures Westeros’ relentless struggle for power and legacy, a theme that continues in the prequel series House of the … Read more
A customer shops at a Safeway store on June 11, 2024 in Mill Valley, Calif. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The rate of increase in food prices has slowed in recent months, according to the latest government inflation data. However, shoppers still report feeling burdened by the prices they’re seeing in grocery aisles. To that … Read more
After a rough start to 2024, recent inflation data could very well mean more fuel for the current stock market rally. “Falling inflation continues to be one of the main factors behind the bull market in equities,” Julian Emanuel, who heads equity, derivatives and quantitative strategy at Evercore ISI, wrote in a note to clients. … Read more
UTILITIES infrastructure and engineering services company Avove has formed a new partnership with STEM Returners to improve career opportunities for people on a career break. Avove will host a 12-week paid externship program at their UK sites, with roles based in Warrington, Worcestershire and Yorkshire, which will be available to anyone with a background in … Read more
monkeybusinessimages / iStock.com When it comes to saving money in retirement, Therese R. has it down to an art form. While still living comfortably, the 67-year-old retiree keeps a close eye on her spending to make her savings last – starting with keeping car costs as low as possible. Driving a used vehicle, Therese has … Read more