A fire brigade union leader warns of strikes after reacting angrily to a 2% salary offer. The Board of the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) recommends rejecting the offer, which it says is well below the rising inflation rate. Between 2009 and 2021, firefighters’ real wages were cut by 12%, or nearly £4,000, the FBU said. … Read more
People’s inability to park properly can be annoying to those who manage to leave their cars perfectly placed. But in a lot, you can park like a Wally — as long as you pay more for the privilege. A farmer in south west England has a two tier approach to paying for parking on his … Read more
A Chevron gas station on Tuesday, March 8, in Tustin, Calif. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 8.9 cents Tuesday, its 30th record in 32 days. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times) Subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thank you for … Read more
The Queen’s net worth is valued at several hundred million pounds, making her one of the world’s wealthiest royals. But not everyone knows exactly where the Royal Family’s money comes from. Much of it comes from the government – in other words, from taxes paid by ordinary people – but the monarchy also has other … Read more
Someone found a moose with its head cut off and abandoned in Montana about two years ago. Now a man will pay thousands for the killing. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks received a report of a poached moose with its head cut off in November 2019. The dead moose was found on a road about … Read more
A dog owner has been forced to sell her belongings online including jewelery to pay for spiraling vet costs after her pet was struck down with a mystery illness. Nikki Sargent’s pet pug, Monty, has undergone multiple rounds of surgery after he was born with a congenital liver condition which has led to a number … Read more
Firms say they are having to increase pay rates to recruit new staff, according to a report – despite a separate study suggesting that most workers believe their pay will not keep up with the cost of living this year. Demand for staff continues to increase amid the easing of pandemic restrictions and improved confidence … Read more
Firms say they are having to increase pay rates to recruit new staff, according to a report – despite a separate study suggesting that most workers believe their pay will not keep up with the cost of living this year. Demand for staff continues to increase amid the easing of pandemic restrictions and improved confidence … Read more
Soaring bills are leaving many of us wondering how we are going to pay for our electricity and gas this year. With the price set to hike again by 54 per cent it is enough to raise the stress levels as we seek alternatives to reduce the hit. And they are just the final straw … Read more
Scholz also suggested that he might be open to halting the Russia-to-Germany Nord Stream 2 pipeline should Moscow launch a renewed invasion of Ukraine. The United States has already pledged that the project will not move forward if Russia pursues further aggression. “We are ready to take all necessary steps together with our allies,” Scholz … Read more
