The ILA had been calling for a 77% wage hike, while the employers’ group – United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) – had previously increased its
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Oil price rises on Biden Iran oil strike comments
Any extended rise in energy prices raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and increased gas and electricity bills, pushing up the rate of inflation.
Water companies ‘failing to address customer concerns’
Just under 223,000 complaints were made to water companies in England and Wales during 2023-24 – a rise of 29%, CWW figures revealed. Billing disputes
Dairy industry “struggling to recruit” next generation
Emily Paul and her sister Georgie love working on their family dairy farm. “You can’t beat being out here on a lovely day,” said Emily,
Interest rates: Bank of England could be ‘more aggressive’ on cuts
The cost of crude jumped sharply following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which propelled inflation to the highest level for four decades. It
Bank transfers could be delayed for four days to investigate fraud
Fraud is the most common offence in the country, accounting for a third of all crime in England and Wales. Criminals have stolen billions of
Toyota delays US electric car production plans as EV sales slow
“We’re still focused on our global [battery electric vehicle] target of 1.5M vehicles by 2026,” said Toyota spokesperson Scott Vazin, adding that in the next
Postmaster jailed for wife’s murder seeks appeal on Horizon evidence
Unlike the familiar tales from hundreds of other sub-postmasters, this one isn’t about shortfalls in branch accounts. The prosecution claimed Garbutt was concealing his theft
The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks
Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn. Source link
Masato Kanda: The man behind Japan’s $170bn bid to prop up the yen
For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. “Three hours a night is an exaggeration,” he laughs as he speaks to the BBC from Tokyo. “I