Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

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Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy

Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expected
Financial Times - 1d
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.
BBC News - 1d
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.
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McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.
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McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials

The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.
CNBC - 6d
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees

Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mn
Financial Times - Dec. 3
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'

James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Business school teaching case study: Can transparency improve pay equality?

UK employers must report gender disparity in wages but critics say the obligation provides little accountability
Financial Times - Dec. 3

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

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Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy

Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal

Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

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Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees

Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'

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