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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.

Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay champion who inspired Fair Pay Act, dies aged 86

Ledbetter sued employer Goodyear in 1998 after finding out she was paid $6,500 less than lowest-paid male supervisor. Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay advocate whose lawsuit against her employer ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

4 remote jobs that can pay 6 figures—one can pay as much as $195,000 per year

For those looking for high-paying remote jobs, consider roles like sales engineer and project manager.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Regan Smith adds world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke her second individual world record this year at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

UK bookmakers don’t want to (and probably won’t have to) pay more tax

Won’t somebody please think of Queen Camilla?

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86

Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.

American equal pay icon Lilly Ledbetter dies aged 86 - and Obama leads tributes

Alabama woman's case led to law, signed by Barack Obama, that gave Americans more rights to sue for pay discrimination.

How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace

Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids

A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children

Health - ABC News - October 15

Scotland fans pay tribute to Alex Salmond with minute's applause

Fans were asked to join the tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of the Scotland v Portugal match.

Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.

In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Michigan paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids

A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children.

Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain

Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Biden chokes up during final goodbye to Ethel Kennedy

President Joe Biden capped a somber yet celebratory funeral for Ethel Kennedy on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Los Angeles Catholic archdiocese to pay $880m in child sex abuse settlement

Archbishop expresses sorrow in announcement to pay 1,353 people who alleged they were abused as children by priests. The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880m to 1,353 ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home

The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.

‘Heartbroken’: family, friends and fans pay tribute to Liam Payne

Former One Direction member died after falling from hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday. Liam Payne’s family and stars from across the music world have led tributes to the former One Direction ...