Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Pay rises for 4 million workers in German metal and electrical sector

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Warning 'pain' of tax hikes to hit jobs and pay rises

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.

Asda boss Stuart Rose warns Budget threatens hiring and pay rises

Retail veteran is latest business leader to criticise moves including changes to national insurance

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Record numbers seek help with water bills

Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.

Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses

The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people

The attacks have added to a humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from civil war and extreme drought.

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout

Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use

New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.

Thames Water’s emergency loan could cost £800mn in interest and fees

Mooted £3bn loan will hit customers and drain troubled utility’s resources, warn experts

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning

Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class

Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.

Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

You get a surprise bill that’s incorrect or unfair. Is it OK not to pay it?

Before you trash a bill, consider the potential hit to your credit score and borrowing rates.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

House Passes Antiterror Financing Bill as Democrats Warn Trump Could Abuse It

Most Democrats opposed the measure, reversing their previous positions as they warned that President-elect Donald J. Trump could use it to punish nonprofit groups he saw as political antagonists.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers

American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Apple, Goldman Sachs Ordered to Pay $89 Millions Over Transaction Disputes

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau ordered the two to pay out over Apple Card disputes.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Companies to Pay $101.9 Million to Settle Baltimore Bridge Collapse Lawsuit

The suit by the Justice Department was filed last month and laid out what investigators had learned about the ship’s short and catastrophic journey.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Will Pay $102 Million for Cleanup

Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and manager Synergy Marine Group will pay the Justice Department for damages, but the money will not cover the estimated $2 billion cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key ...

Business - Inc. - October 25

Disney to Pay More Than $500 Million to Air the Grammys

The music industry’s marquee awards show will leave CBS after 2026, ending a decadeslong run.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Israel offers to pay millions of dollars for release of each hostage

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago