[ad_1] Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay about $215mn to settle a longstanding gender discrimination lawsuit brought by former female employees who said they were consistently underpaid and undervalued by male colleagues,…
Boom in Australia’s female business chiefs belies lack of women in wider labor market
[ad_1] When Qantas appointed its new chief executive, Vanessa Hudson — its first female leader in a century since the airline was founded — it marked a turning point in the promotion…
Chinese investment in Europe falls as watchdogs increase scrutiny
[ad_1] Chinese investment into Europe fell to its lowest point in almost a decade last year as European countries tightened rules to stymie a slew of Chinese acquisitions. The 22 per cent…
Rishi Sunak pledges to cut waiting times to see a GP in England
[ad_1] Rishi Sunak has announced plans to cut the time it takes to see a GP in England as the prime minister hurried to deliver on his promise to cut NHS waiting…
UK inflation holds back demand as consumers spend more on less
[ad_1] UK consumer spending grew at about half the pace of inflation in April as fast-rising prices continued to suppress demand, even as the leisure sector saw some “renewed momentum”, according to…
Jury set to decide writer’s claim that Donald Trump raped her
[ad_1] Nine New Yorkers will decide whether Donald Trump is liable for the alleged rape of a journalist in a Manhattan department store almost 30 years ago, when jury deliberations begin on…
Met ‘regrets’ arresting anti-monarchy protesters during coronation
[ad_1] The Metropolitan Police said on Monday night that it “regrets” arresting six anti-monarchy protesters at Saturday’s coronation, hours after Rishi Sunak backed the force’s handling of the event. The Met made…
Canada expels Chinese diplomat for allegedly targeting lawmaker
[ad_1] Canada has expelled a Chinese diplomat for allegedly targeting a Canadian politician, in the latest example of Ottawa’s harsher tone towards Beijing over everything from electoral interference to Taiwan. Canada’s foreign…
Lula ally picked for Brazil central bank post
[ad_1] An ally of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been appointed to a post on Brazil’s central bank, as the leftwing leader increases the pressure to cut interest rates. Gabriel…
US banks plan to tighten lending standards amid loan loss fears
[ad_1] US banks expect to tighten lending standards over the course of the year because of worries about rising losses in their loan portfolios and concerns that customers will continue to withdraw…