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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Disabled workers sick pay update as new rules come in from April 2026

From April 2026, changes to Statutory Sick Pay will be implemented in the UK, aimed at ensuring financial security for disabled workers and preventing workplace infections.

Mar 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Defense of the homeland is the most important, also in financial terms. It has a statutory legal basis

The article discusses the Polish government's plans to access EU funding for military support despite a presidential veto, highlighting legal and constitutional implications.

Mar 17 • 03:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

National Minimum Tax – A Tightening or a Statutory Experiment

The article discusses a promotional offer combining access to Polish and American journalism, rather than focusing on the national minimum tax issue.

Mar 16 • 04:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CEO of the German Family Insurance: 'We do not need 94 statutory health insurances'

The CEO of German Family Insurance advocates for a radical reform of the health system, challenging the necessity of having 94 statutory health insurance providers.

Mar 15 • 07:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who goes off sick from work to see major change from April 6 2026

From April 6, 2026, new employment laws in the UK will significantly change how Statutory Sick Pay is administered, providing more financial support to workers who fall ill.

Mar 14 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Municipality responds to request for statutory reform from the Airport Authority of Guayaquil

The Guayaquil municipality is responding to a request from the Air Transport Undersecretariat regarding statutory reform for the Airport Authority, emphasizing the need to maintain local autonomy.

Mar 12 • 19:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IG can lawfully serve beyond 60, says analyst

A Nigerian security expert argues that the Inspector General of Police can legally continue serving beyond the age of 60 as determined by statutory provisions rather than age limits.

Mar 10 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

New definition of anti-Muslim hate announced by government

The UK government has introduced a new, non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hate which aims to aid in understanding and addressing hostility against Muslims.

Mar 9 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Subsecretariat orders statutory reform of the Guayaquil Airport Authority

The Subsecretariat for Air Transport in Ecuador has mandated the Guayaquil Airport Authority to initiate a comprehensive statutory reform to enhance governance and ensure effective state participation.

Mar 6 • 20:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka Metropolis Plan 'Council' Agenda Submission Postponed to 6th, Governor Yoshimura's Expectations Crumble

The Osaka City Council has postponed the submission of the agenda for the establishment of a statutory council related to the Osaka Metropolis Plan, disrupting Governor Yoshimura's anticipated schedule.

Mar 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Balance for 2025: Surplus in the Statutory Health Insurance Funds

In 2025, Germany's statutory health insurance funds reported a surplus of 3.5 billion euros, despite rising expenditures that outpaced income growth.

Mar 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Question of Wealth: For Whom Voluntary Contributions to the Statutory Pension Scheme Make Sense

The article discusses the benefits of voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance in Germany and who stands to gain from this option.

Mar 3 • 06:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Question of Wealth: Now Quickly Top Up Your Pension

German savers can make voluntary contributions to the statutory pension insurance until the end of March 2025 to save on taxes, which may benefit their retirement.

Mar 3 • 06:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario teacher, education worker unions call for contract talks to start early

Ontario's teacher and education worker unions are urging the education minister to commence contract negotiations earlier than the statutory timeline to ensure classroom stability and student success.

Mar 2 • 19:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Litter louts face fresh punishment under shake-up of local council rules

New statutory guidance in England mandates clearer litter enforcement, targeting persistent offenders while protecting those who litter accidentally.

Mar 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: no additional fee can be charged for missing parking ticket behind the window

A Polish court ruled that a city regulation cannot impose additional fees for not placing a parking ticket behind the windshield, as it violates certain statutory provisions.

Mar 2 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reform of Pension Provision: Why Civil Servants Should Also Be Included in the Statutory Pension Fund

Economist Axel Börsch-Supan advocates for including civil servants in Germany's statutory pension system during an interview discussing pension reforms.

Mar 1 • 14:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

11-year-old child films abuse and owner of small grocery store is arrested in Alagoas

An 11-year-old girl recorded the moment she suffered sexual abuse inside a grocery store in Alagoas, leading to the arrest of the 57-year-old owner for statutory rape.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the 'Statutory Council' for the Osaka Metropolis Plan? A Place to Create the Blueprint

The Statutory Council in Osaka is responsible for formulating the blueprint for the Osaka Metropolis Plan, as mandated by the Special City Area Establishment Law.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mps, the latest maneuvers on the plan and the board list

Mps is undergoing critical organizational maneuvers with its top executives preparing to present a new industrial plan and address statutory questions ahead of a significant board meeting.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Qantas shares fall more than 6 percent after first-half profit announced

Qantas shares dropped by more than 6 percent following the announcement of a flat first-half statutory net profit of $925 million.

Feb 26 • 02:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Romeo and Juliet' Exception Cited in Ruling, but Does Not Apply to Vulnerable Rape Case in MG

A Brazilian court initially absolved a man accused of statutory rape after citing a perceived 'Romeo and Juliet' exception involving a relationship with a 12-year-old girl, but the ruling was later overturned following public outrage.

Feb 25 • 18:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A new statutory holiday? Just before Easter. There is a petition

A petition has been submitted to the Polish Parliament to declare Good Friday a statutory holiday, in addition to Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Feb 24 • 18:51 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Anya Schiffrin: AI firms should automatically pay for the news content they use

Anya Schiffrin advocates for Canada to implement a statutory licensing system for AI companies to ensure they compensate news publishers for the content they utilize.

Feb 24 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Self-Employed in Retirement: 'I have saved 120,000 Euros, but is that enough for retirement?'

A 65-year-old former self-employed man is worried that his savings of 120,000 Euros may not be sufficient for his retirement after not contributing to a statutory pension scheme.

Feb 24 • 06:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man, who spent part of his career self-employed and did not contribute to the statutory pension system, is now worried whether his savings will be sufficient for retirement.

Feb 24 • 06:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bpm changes its statutes. Agricole also gives the green light

Banco Bpm's extraordinary assembly approved statutory changes with a 95.4% majority, aligning governance with new capital laws and addressing Crédit Agricole's demands for board representation.

Feb 24 • 06:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bpm, new rules approved but the board list is uncertain

Banco Bpm's shareholders assembly approved statutory amendments aligned with the new Capital Law, though uncertainties remain regarding the board of directors list.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Thomas rips Supreme Court tariffs ruling, says majority 'errs' on Constitution

Justice Clarence Thomas criticized the Supreme Court's ruling that blocked Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs, arguing it misinterpreted both constitutional and statutory laws regarding trade.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man worries whether his savings of 120,000 euros will be sufficient for his retirement, having not contributed to the statutory pension scheme during his self-employment.

Feb 23 • 07:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Self-employed in retirement: "I have saved 120,000 euros, but is that enough for retirement?"

A 65-year-old man worries whether his savings of 120,000 euros will be sufficient for retirement, given that he did not contribute to the statutory pension scheme during his self-employment.

Feb 23 • 07:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sexual Violence: Do Insurances Have to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuse?

The article discusses how victims of sexual violence in schools and churches may be entitled to compensation from statutory accident insurance, revealing long-hidden information known by the state and churches.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Busch: Criticized electricity fee may be stopped

Swedish Energy Minister Ebba Busch has indicated that the controversial statutory energy tariffs may be halted.

Feb 19 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Francisco Egas and the statutory reform that would open the door to his new reelection in the FEF

Francisco Egas may seek reelection as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) due to a recently approved statutory reform clarifying the presidency term limits.

Feb 18 • 19:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sote Chief Marina Erhola Criticizes Government's Funding Cuts: Statutory Services at Risk

Marina Erhola, head of the Pirkanmaa welfare region, warns that proposed funding cuts could jeopardize statutory social and health services.

Feb 16 • 12:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PMAN, MCSN activate copyright levy framework

Nigeria's copyright levy framework, dormant since 1988, is being activated to support creators through a new statutory mechanism for compensation.

Feb 15 • 00:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?

The article discusses new statutory gender guidance for schools and colleges in England, detailing updates for handling students questioning their gender identity.

Feb 13 • 13:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cost Debate: When You Have to Pay for the Dentist Yourself

The article discusses the implications of dental treatments not being covered by statutory health insurance in Switzerland and Spain, questioning if this model could be adopted in Germany.

Feb 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Lithuanian Army has renewed cooperation plans with statutory institutions

The Lithuanian Army has updated its cooperation agreements and action plans with statutory institutions to enhance inter-institutional collaboration during crises.

Feb 11 • 14:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Ash Wednesday a day off work? This is what the regulations say

Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Catholic tradition, raises questions about whether it is a statutory day off work and the obligations of the faithful to attend Mass.

Feb 10 • 14:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The council should be guided by the scope of statutory authorization

The article discusses the obligations of councils in Poland to adhere to statutory authority in their decisions.

Feb 10 • 03:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Court order brings end to long-running saga over 'eyesore' hotel property

A Federal Court in Australia has appointed a statutory trustee to sell the dilapidated Rockhampton Plaza Hotel, which has been closed since 2014 and criticized by local authorities.

Feb 8 • 22:07 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Dismantling the Welfare State: Against Half the Country

Concerns are raised over proposals to remove dental health coverage from statutory health insurance in Germany, highlighting the potential repercussions for uninsured individuals.

Feb 7 • 11:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

When will the coalition start filling vacancies in the Constitutional Tribunal? The first names are coming up

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal is facing a crisis as it currently has six vacancies out of fifteen statutory positions, with no judges selected since the change of government in 2023.

Feb 7 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

North Carolina man charged with three counts of statutory rape held on ICE detainer

A 29-year-old man in North Carolina has been charged with three counts of statutory rape while also being held on an ICE detainer.

Feb 6 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Four members of the Guarantee Committee of Más Madrid resign amid criticism over the latest statutory reform

Four out of six members of Más Madrid's Guarantee Committee have resigned in response to criticism over statutory changes perceived to undermine the committee's autonomy.

Feb 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Unionism: Respect court order, association tells NLC

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress to respect a court order regarding a union dispute at the Industrial Training Fund.

Feb 5 • 02:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

40 Days Until the Specialist: The Eternal Waiting Room for Statutory Insured

A survey shows that patients with statutory health insurance in Germany are waiting an average of 42 days for specialist appointments in 2024, significantly longer than in previous years.

Feb 4 • 17:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Vueling sentenced to charge for carry-on luggage to a passenger on a Sevilla-Palma flight

A court in Palma ordered Vueling to refund 50 euros to a Facua-Consumidores en Acción member for charging him to bring carry-on luggage on a Sevilla-Mallorca flight, along with statutory interest since his initial extrajudicial claim.

Feb 4 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Specialist Appointments: Statutory Insured Patients Must Wait Longer

Statutory insured patients in Germany are reportedly facing longer waiting times for specialist appointments, with an average wait of 42 days in 2024 according to the Federal Ministry of Health.

Feb 4 • 09:40 UTC

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