OPINION: Next month, the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee will decide whether it’s time to finally hike the Official Cash Rate (OCR). A hike would be a significant step towards ending Covid-era economic support, and returning the economy to normal – it would also be the first time the OCR has been raised since 2014. An increase is widely expected. […]
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The National Basketball Social Justice Coalition is fighting to end racial and social inequality. The group, which is composed of players, owners and staffers, has advocated for policy changes regarding criminal justice, policing and justice reform, by reaching out to lawmakers in Congress and state and local legislatures. The Social Justice Coalition was formed in 2020, after the death of […]
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Nicola Sturgeon slams 'interpretation' of her vaccine targets We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Scottish Government’s Twitter account was hit with severe backlash after Ministers […]
Read moreIndyRef2: Scottish people ‘enjoy’ royal family says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nicola Sturgeon was adamant an SNP majority in the Scottish Parliament would […]
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Nigel Farage mocks Remainers over Brexit fears We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Pro-Brexit Tory MPs have praised Lord Frost for finding a way through the […]
Read moreWASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.5% annual rate last quarter in another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department estimated that the nation’s gross domestic product — its total output of goods and services — accelerated in […]
Read moreBritney Spears has a new ally in her fight to escape a court-approved conservatorship that’s controlled her life and finances since 2008: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. The Democratic governor and father of two expressed his support for the #FreeBritney movement on Monday night, when he shared a statement of support on social media backing the pop star’s quest for self-determination. […]
Read moreRep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Wednesday that the vast majority of his Republican colleagues don’t believe in ex-President Donald Trump’s election lies, even though they may continue to peddle them in public. “Save one or two maybe out here, nobody, and I think it’s very important to repeat, nobody actually believes the election was stolen from Donald Trump but a […]
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Nigel Farage questions UK's £54million payment to France We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info On January 1, the post-Brexit transition period expired, meaning EU rules no […]
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