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Nurses and ambulance staff go on strike in U.K. in largest walkout

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1 year ago

February 7, 2023

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Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance service workers in the U.K. went on strike, leading to the largest ever walkout in the 75-year history of the National Health Service

The strike is part of a pay dispute, as health workers are demanding a raise to reflect current inflation levels.

The government argues that a pay increase would be unaffordable and would lead to further price rises.

The strike is expected to be one of the most disruptive in N.H.S. history, with nurses walking out on Tuesday, ambulance workers on Friday, and physiotherapists on Thursday.

Around 500,000 workers, including many from the public sector, have been striking since last summer, putting pressure on the government to resolve the disputes.

Labour leader Sir Kier Stamer wants the government to sort this issue out.

The Royal College of Nursing has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asking for a “swift close” to the strike through “meaningful” pay offers. However, a spokesperson for Sunak said that he will not be getting involved in the talks.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending