UK raises interest rates to highest level since 2008 | Business and Economy News
The quarter of a percentage point rise to 4.5 was expected, but the 12th increase in a row brings concerns. The Bank of England has…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world’s highest paid athlete after Al Nassr move
Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr in December on a deal until 2025Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world's highest paid athlete for the first time…
World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon | Infrastructure News
In the middle of the mighty Himalayas in Indian-administered Kashmir lies the world’s highest railway bridge. The bridge over the Chenab River – 1,315-metre-long (4,314…
Sweden hikes key interest rate to highest level in 15 years
Riksbank Gov. Erik Thedeen (R) and Monetary Policy Department Deputy Head Mattias Erlandsson told a press conference in Stockholm on Wednesday, announcing they were forced…
Sri Lanka v Ireland: Tourists post highest Test score of 492 as hosts end day 81-0
Curtis Campher top-scored for Ireland in their first innings with 111Second Test (day two of five), GalleIreland 492 all out: Campher 111, Stirling 103, Balbirnie…
Highest paying jobs that let you work flexibly – you can earn up to £70,000 and some don’t need qualifications
GONE are the days when a job with flexible working hours meant a reduced salary. Since the pandemic more companies are willing to offer roles…
South Asia has world’s highest number of child brides, says UN | UNICEF News
There are 290 million child brides in the region, accounting for 45 percent of the global total, UNICEF says. South Asia is home to the…
Pakistan’s CPI soars to highest rate in nearly 50 years | Business and Economy News
Soaring food, beverage and transport costs push consumer price index to 31.5 percent in February, highest rate since 1974. Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) jumped…
Occupations that saw lowest, highest salary increases past decade
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated salary figures of bartenders and pharmacists. It has since been corrected. Lawyers still earn about five…
Ash Gardner goes for the second highest amount at inaugural Women’s Premier League auction
India opener Smriti Mandhana, England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and Australia's Ashleigh Gardner struck it rich in the player auction for the inaugural Women's Premier League…
Western Australia records highest road toll since 2016, with 174 deaths
Western Australia's road toll for the year is at a six-year high, prompting calls for a fundamental change to the state's road safety culture.Key points:WA…
New York state lawmakers to be the highest paid in nation at $142,000
Democrats defended the 29 percent pay increase that will serve as an a nice holiday present, saying their salaries were stuck at $79,500 for 20…
Western communities bear brunt of domestic violence, with many towns suffering highest rates in NSW
When does crime become a crisis? In western NSW, domestic and family violence now accounts for 60 per cent of police time.Key points:Support workers say the housing crisis…