BBC Women: ‘We do not believe that pay inequality is in the past’

Female broadcasters said they do not believe “that pay inequality is in the past” as the broadcaster unveiled a list of 20 top-earning stars featuring five women. The broadcaster has revealed its best-paid stars with women, Zoe Ball, Vanessa Feltz and Claudia Winkleman, making the top 10 for the first ...

Local authority housing at risk of being ‘wiped out’ by Brexit

Local authority housing in Ireland could be completely wiped out if Brexit causes an economic downturn, a committee has heard. An Oireachtas Committee on Tuesday heard that housing bodies may have to compete for funding alongside other capital projects, including the Children’s Hospital overrun, Brexit, and the National Broadband Plan, ...

Scotland sounds alarm over US threat of Whisky tariffs

Scotch whisky is among the products targeted by the US for a possible range of new tariffs on imported goods. GMB Scotland says reports Scotch whisky is among the products targeted by the U.S. for a new tariffs provides a troubling look future trade negotiations. The US has today threatened ...

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Newcastle United owner’s retail chief quits Sports Direct

One of Mike Ashley’s chief lieutenants has quit Sports Direct after 28 years working for the retail tycoon. Karen Byers, whom the billionaire called the person who “runs Sports Direct”, was described by insiders as the “glue that holds it all together”. Her decision to leave with immediate effect was ...

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