Wave of bus strikes threatened over pay and conditions

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns of strikes by bus drivers (Jacob King/PA) (PA Archive) A series of nationwide strikes by bus drivers is being threatened in disputes over pay and conditions. Around  7,500 members of Unite are either striking or balloting to take industrial action in areas including Birkenhead, …

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Australia Post to suspend parcel sending to the US

Australia Post will temporarily suspend the postal sending of parcels to the United States and Puerto Rico. The change is set to affect Australian retailers shipping to the US and those sending gifts valued at over $150. What parcels will be affected? From 26 August 2025, postal goods sent to …

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Aus Post halts US deliveries amid Trump tariff confusion – News

Australia Post announced the extraordinary temporary ban on Tuesday. It is effective immediately. The government-owned entity’s decision is in response to the US government’s recent imposition of customs and import tariffs on parcels sent to America. The changes include the US suspending the “de minimis” exemption for inbound goods worth …

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U.S. economy in stall state, 50% recession risk in 2 years

Investing.com — The U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state,” with the risk of recession within two years rising to around 50%, according to Barclays analysts. In a research note, the bank said its updated “tipping points” model, which incorporates recent payroll revisions, suggests “the underlying pace of US …

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