More than two million Australian workers will now receive wage increase

More than two million Australian workers win an $18.80-a-week wage increase – so do you fall into the bracket? 2.2 million Australians on minimum wage are set to get an increase in their pay The industrial umpire decided low income earners should get 2.5 per cent more  The Fair Work Commission made the ruling after … Read more

Boost for 2.2million Australian workers handed a new wage increase – are you due a pay rise?

Boost for 2.2million Australian workers as they’re handed a new wage increase – so are YOU due a pay rise? 2.2 million Australians on minimum wage set to find out if they get a pay rise On Wednesday the industrial umpire will decide if their pay packets will change The Fair Work Commission will broadcast … Read more

Elon Musk blames ‘supply chain pressure’ as Tesla announce FIFTH price increase since February

Elon Musk blames ‘supply chain pressure’ as Tesla announce $500 price increase on all models in FIFTH hike since February Tesla CEO Elon Musk is blaming ‘supply chain pressures’ for the fifth price increase on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles since February He said the prices of raw materials especially were increasing Prices on … Read more

Indoor and outdoor home offices set to increase as workers adapt to new normal

Britons are readying themselves for the ‘new norm’ of home working, with more sheds, garages and summerhouses likely to be transformed into offices in the near future. A growing number of people are planning to set up designated rooms or workspaces within or outside their homes, according to research by Aviva. Close to half of … Read more

Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn

Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items  Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology  Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes  By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more

Contaminated blood scandal: Victims of welcome government decision to increase financial support

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have welcomed the government’s decision to increase payments after a 40 year-long battle for justice.   The Government has announced it is resolving disparities in financial support between England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, as well as addressing broader issues, such as support for bereaved partners. The contaminated blood scandal … Read more

Savvy couple spend £10,000 giving home modern makeover – and increase property value by £80,000

A couple have completely transformed their home by giving it a £10,000 modern makeover with no professional help – and it’s now worth £80,000 more. Kelly Powney, 29, and husband Nathan, 34, from Herefordshire, first purchased their house in July 2015 for £170,000. The house had dated furnishings and was in desperate need of an … Read more

Savvy couple spend £10,000 giving home modern makeover – and increase property value by £80,000

A couple have completely transformed their home by giving it a £10,000 modern makeover with no professional help – and it’s now worth £80,000 more. Kelly Powney, 29, and husband Nathan, 34, from Herefordshire, first purchased their house in July 2015 for £170,000. The house had dated furnishings and was in desperate need of an … Read more

Hollywood Foreign Press promises to increase black membership from zero to 13%

Hollywood Foreign Press promises to increase black membership from zero to 13% by next year after publicists threatened to cut access to celebrities More than 100 PR firms wrote to a letter on Monday demanding change They said they would not provide access to their stars if nothing was done The HFPA – which organizes … Read more

DIY-savvy couple transform dated period home and increase its value by £73,000

A couple with no professional building experience saved thousands by giving their dated period home a complete DIY makeover – and have increased its value by £73,000.  Abbie Mottershead, 28, and partner Mark Moloney, 33, from Staffordshire, purchased their 1930s semi-detached home in June 2019 for £287,000.  Over the past two years, the couple have … Read more