Instant Offices' study provides valuable insight into the salaries that people in different age groups can expect to earn in the UK. The study's findings reveal the average salaries for different age ranges and industries, the impact of gender on salaries, and factors that can affect someone's salary. Here's everything you need to know:Age-based SalariesThe study found that people aged 18-21 years earned the lowest average salary of £22,932. However, the most significant increase in average...
In the United States, a term is used to refer to citizens who earn too much to qualify for government schemes but still live in poverty. These households are known as ALICE, which stands for Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed.ALICE households face significant challenges in affording necessary expenses such as healthcare, childcare, rent, food, gas, and clothing.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, rent increased by 6.1% between January 2023 and January 2024, while car...
Have you ever witnessed your credit score drop despite making timely credit card and loan repayments? Your credit score is determined by several factors apart from your repayment history.Your FICO credit score ranges from 300 to 850 and is checked by lenders when you apply for a loan, credit card, or mortgage. A score above 670 is considered "decent," meaning you have a better-than-average chance of securing a loan. A higher score improves your creditworthiness and helps ensure better interest...
Norway is considering implementing a DNS blocking plan that would seriously undermine gambling options. European Gaming and Betting Association urges Norway to end its online gambling monopoly and embrace the Swedish-style licensing model.Norway is one of the few remaining European countries with a state gambling monopoly. In Oct. 2023, the Norwegian government presented a DNS blocking plan. The official reason for introducing the new legislation is to protect Norwegian players by combating...
Businesses, whether big or small, always feel like a gamble. But when you bet your kids' college fund to support a growing business - that's a whole new level of taking chances.In the case of Kim Vaccarella, founder of Bogg Bag, the gamble paid off. Although she lost her children's college fund at the start, Vaccarella was able to recover and jump back, and now her beach bag business is looking at a $100 million (£80 million) growth this year.In an interview, Vaccarella shared how the early...
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If rumours making the rounds online are anything to go by, the iPhone 17 Plus will sport a smaller screen than previously launched Plus models. This strategy shift is expected to widen the gap between the Plus and the Pro Max models further.While we are still months away from the iPhone 16 series announcement, the rumour mill has started churning out speculations surrounding the iPhone 17 lineup. The word on the street is that Apple will bring notable upgrades to its 2025 iPhone, including...
MrBeast and T-Series are locked in a race for the YouTube channel with the most subscribers. T-Series, the Indian record label that dethroned PewDiePie in 2019, now faces a potential subscriber takeover by the rapidly growing MrBeast.Though boasting a massive following, YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has yet to claim the top spot. T-Series, India's music giant, reigns supreme with 263 million subscribers, closely followed by MrBeast's rapidly growing channel at 252 million.Facing a...
Facing mounting debt and declining sales, Red Lobster mulls Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The seafood chain reportedly seeks a Chapter 11 filing to shed burdensome contracts and negotiate more favourable lease terms.Squeezed by unfavourable leases and labour costs, Red Lobster seeks help from King & Spalding, a commercial law firm, to restructure and reduce expenses. In a desperate bid to reverse declining sales in 2023, Red Lobster launched an "all-you-can-eat shrimp" promotion.However, the CFO partly...
Tesla is pushing hard to get shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation plan, even though a judge recently ruled against it. The company argues that the package is essential for Tesla's future achievements.The critical question remains: why does Tesla's board believe a $55 billion compensation package is justified for Elon Musk? The company frames it as a matter of respect and fair treatment for their CEO.Tesla is seeking shareholder approval to reinstate Musk's controversial £44 billion...
The recently released statistics have brought to light the concerning behaviour exhibited by football fans during the 2022-23 season. The surge in arrests at football matches has reached levels last seen almost a decade ago, painting a troubling picture of fan conduct that demands attention.A staggering 2,264 individuals were apprehended for football-related incidents during this period, marking a worrying escalation compared to previous years. Among these arrests, a substantial portion—200...