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• US could offer financial support to Christian militias fighting ISIS - Catholic Herald Online

  16-05-2016 14:58
  Catholic Herald Online
  US could offer financial support to Christian militias fighting ISIS
  Catholic Herald Online
  The US Congress and Senate are set to debate a bill that, if passed, will authorise funds being made available to Christian militias fighting ISIS in Iraq. According to Christian Today, the defence spending bill refers specifically to Christians as a ...en meer »
  
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• Is YOUR pension one of the millions in AT RISK master trusts?

  16-05-2016 14:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MILLIONS of workers are at risk of losing their retirement savings because of gaps in the system of pension regulations, MPs have warned in a shock report.
  
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• Do you shop online? Tell us about your spending habits

  16-05-2016 12:12
  
  Online shopping is changing what and when we buy, and in some cases how much. We’d like to know more about your online purchasing experiencesOnline shopping is changing how, what and when we buy. It’s also impacting the way we interact and how we behave. We’d like to find out more about how your shopping habits have changed, and what impact they’ve had on your life.More men than women buy online, but the gap is closing according to the ONS. The percentage of men purchasin
  
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• Is a bad interview going to count against me in future?

  16-05-2016 08:00
  
  I work in a niche market and performed poorly in a recent application – I’m worried if word gets out, I may struggle to find workTwice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?I am in my 50s, work in a niche market over
  
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• Clarks’ sturdy response in fit-for-purpose shoe dispute

  16-05-2016 08:00
  
  The issue comes down to whether wear and tear over seven months is reasonable or notWe have an established family tradition for the past 50 years of buying Clarks school shoes for our three children and seven grandchildren. But we have recently had a most disappointing experience complaining to the company about the poor quality of a pair of shoes bought for my nine-year-old granddaughter.We bought the £64 shoes in September 2015 but were shocked to see the state of them – worn down
  
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• Smart cars: how technology is putting the brakes on insurance premiums

  16-05-2016 07:59
  
  From parking with the press of a button to crash-avoidance systems, driving is becoming safer, and cheaperMany drivers looked at their car insurance with an air of resignation last year. After years of declines, the average premium was on the way back up, by an average of 8%.That frustration may be shortlived, however, due to the increasing influence of machines and automation in driving, which is set to saving motorists hundreds of pounds in premiums. Continue reading...
  
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• UK economy: gloomy outlook for workers' pay rises

  16-05-2016 01:01
  
  HR industry group forecasts average pay to increase just 1.7% with retail sector warning shoppers are dwindling and EU referendum denting confidenceWorkers are being warned to expect meagre wage rises until at least 2020, as weak productivity and new costs such as the national living wage curb employers’ readiness to raise salaries.Even though employment is expected to rise, pay growth is forecast to be just 1.7% over the next year, as an ample supply of labour helps employers hold back on
  
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