8 h. ago ‘Motherhood penalty’ costs women an average £65,618 in pay by time first child turns five

Women’s average monthly earnings fall by 42% compared with one year before birth, ONS study findsMothers lose an average of £65,618 in pay by the time their first child turns five, as the “motherhood penalty” risks their financial security, official figures show.Mums in England are hit by a “substantial and long-lasting reduction” in their pay after they have children, as they become less likely to stay in paid employment, the Office for National Statistics have said. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Disney investors demand details into company’s Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Shareholders want ABC owner to turn over documents related to decision to temporarily suspend late-night showA group of Disney investors is asking the company to turn over documents related to the company’s decision to temporarily suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, amid charges the media company may have been “complicit in succumbing” to media censorship.The investors, composed of lawyers for the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders, noted that Disney’s stock “suffered significant declines in response to the company’s abrupt decision to suspend Mr. Kimmel and his show”, it said in a letter to Disney. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Dog expert shares what pooches really say about their owner's personality

What does your furry friend say about you as a person?

Politics

2 w. ago Daizen Maeda may have emptied his Celtic locker but teammates left in no doubt of one thing

The Hoops favourite looked destined to depart the club on deadline day - but any chance of a move hit the skids leaving him in limbo

Politics

2 w. ago Customer leaves business owner floored with 'cheeky' return request

A business owner has shared the 'cheeky' return she received from a customer who had worn the dress and then tried to send it back, claiming it still had the tags on

Economics

3 w. ago Trump administration threatens crackdown on foreigners who 'make light' of Charlie Kirk assassination

State Department stated that the U.S. will respond to foreign nationals within its borders who express support for or downplay the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 September: Shares setback for Primark owner, Vistry profits slump

The performance of retail chain Primark is in focus after owner Associated British Foods published an update today.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 September: Shares slide for Primark owner, Vistry profits weaken

The performance of retail chain Primark is in focus after owner Associated British Foods published an update today.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 September: Primark UK sales improve, Vistry profits slump

The performance of retail chain Primark is in focus after owner Associated British Foods published an update today.

Economics

3 w. ago Four simple things you should do with your pet 'every day' to avoid 'problem behaviours'

Canine behaviourist Will Atherton has shared the four things he believes every dog owner should be doing with their pet every single day - and they're all very simple

Politics

3 w. ago National Express owner sees shares hit the skids after earnings fall

The coach and bus giant reported a worse-than-expected 12.7% fall in underlying operating profits to £59.9 million for the six months to June 30.

Events

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 September: Oil stocks rally, Standard Life rebrand for Phoenix

The historic Standard Life name is to return to the FTSE 100 index as part of a rebranding by Phoenix Group.

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 September: Index higher, Standard Life rebrand for Phoenix

The historic Standard Life name is to return to the FTSE 100 index as part of a rebranding by Phoenix Group.

Politics

4 w. ago 'Very emotional' Golden Retriever breaks hearts after owner goes out for evening

Sometimes dog parents have to leave their pets at home alone and one owner shared how her Golden Retriever reacted to being on his own while she went out for the evening

Politics

4 w. ago CVC targets 401k retirement market after Trump opens pensions to private equity

Value of realised investments jumps 20% to record €13.2bn but performance-related earnings fall in first half

Economics