Politics
Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.
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Business
E.l.f. Beauty posts 51% sales increase, raises full-year guidance
E.l.f. Beauty posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday as the company continues to see broad-based growth across its portfolio.
Sports
Matchroom's Hearn expected to increase Prem influence
Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is expected to ramp up his influence in rugby union after meeting with Prem bosses in Monaco last week.
World
Minimum wage increase could come early as France braces for protests
The French government is looking for new ways to calm social unrest ahead of more planned demonstrations over the cost of living this weekend. The minimum wage was set to increase on January 1, 2027. Now, officials are considering making the change one month earlier and adding an extra boost.
Business
Minimum wage increase accepted by minister
A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.
Health
WHO reports fivefold increase in cyber attacks, urges vigilance
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO has seen a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks directed at its staff, and email scams targeting the public at large.
Health
Belgium and WHO sign new agreement to increase global equitable access to essential health products and technologies
On 16 December 2021 the Government of Belgium and WHO signed a new €8 million multiyear contribution agreement for the period 2021-2025, to support increasing global equitable access to health products and health technologies globally. This contribution will focus on equitable access for health products related to the current pandemic, and health products related to other communicable and non-communicable diseases. Through this support, the Belgium government will facilitate technology transfer through the mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub and work on increasing regulatory capacity and fair
Politics
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.
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Business
Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000, unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, well below the 84,000 forecast, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
Business
Pension tops £16,000 a year after 4.7% increase
The full pension rises by £734 a year, or about £14 a week, the Government of Jersey says.
Politics
Lib Dems call for one-to-one midwife care during childbirth
Sir Ed Davey pledged to spend £600m a year on maternity services if the Lib Dems were in government.