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New Zealand budget plan offers modest financial relief ahead of election

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Months before an election, New Zealand’s government on Thursday offered some modest financial relief to many people by making most prescription medicines free and increasing subsidies for child care and public transportation.

But the government’s annual budget plan was notable for its lack of big new initiatives. Since taking office earlier this year, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised a back-to-basics approach and axed many of the more ambitious — and contentious — plans of his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the budget was all about doing the basics well.

“It’s pragmatic

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G-7 finance chiefs unite to condemn Russia and counter China

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Under the shadow of swelling risks to the global economy, finance chiefs from the world’s wealthy nations presented a united front with more support for Ukraine, a plan for diversifying supply chains and a vow to fill gaps in financial regulation.

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The Group of Seven’s ease in agreeing on a statement after three days of talks in Niigata, Japan, was in stark contrast with the discord seen at the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Bengaluru, India, less than three months earlier, which ended without the usual communique.

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The difference: no China or

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5 Steps to Become a RoSPA Award Winner – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

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Thinking of entering the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards for the first time? On the face of it, it can seem quite daunting. “Which part of the organization should I enter? Have we got enough evidence to support the ten key performance questions?” And so on…

After all, there is a lot of hard work involved entering an internationally recognized and highly prestigious reward scheme, so to make life a little easier, we put together this little infographic to show you just how simple it is to start your awards journey.

Journey to a RoSPA Award Info v5

Exchanging best practice is at the heart of

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Muskogee Finance, Public Works committees; Special City Council at a glance

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May 9—FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approved:

—Finance Committee minutes of April 10, 2023, claims for all City departments April 1, 2023 through April 28, 2023.

—Held Public Hearing to discuss the City of Muskogee Budget for FY2023-2024.

—Resolution No. 2731 declaring a parcel of property, more particularly described in the resolution, as surplus to the needs of the City and authorize the conveyance of said property.

—Accepting the FY2020-2021 audit performed by Hood and Associates.

—Accepting the Engineering Services Agreement from Cowan Group Engineering, LLC (CGE), for Professional Services for Land Survey, Final Design, Bidding and Construction Administration, to complete CDBG Waterline

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Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond Desperately Seeking Buyer

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Beleaguered Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, eight months after speculation about its finances suggested a collapse could be coming and days after reports said it was once again running out of options.

The petition—filed Sunday in a New Jersey federal bankruptcy court, along with 72 affiliates—said the Union, NJ-based chain is trying to sell whatever assets it can while shutting down, but will “pivot away from any store closings” if a buyer emerges to rescue the company.

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One executive sees the struggling company as a cautionary tale for

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Commercial real estate faces a brutal combo of higher rates, tighter lending, and looming debts

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Commercial real estate in Miami.Carlos Barria/Reuters

  • US commercial real estate faces higher interest rates, tighter lending, and maturing debts.

  • The sector’s woes may hit asset prices and spread to other industries, an expert at Goldman Sachs says.

  • If the authorities don’t help, there could be severe fallout from the current situation, said Jeff Fine.

Brutal headwinds are buffeting US commercial real estate, threatening to hit prices and hammer the wider economy, Goldman Sachs strategists have warned.

The CRE sector is navigating a “nearly perfect storm” of much higher interest rates, a credit crunch, and about $1 trillion of debt

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Catch it, Kill it, Bin it… Then What? – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

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Core messaging during the COVID -19 pandemic has focused on the role each citizen plays in bringing the situation under control. Good hygiene and social distancing have been spoken about widely and it is acknowledged that the latter is the primary risk control measure.

The role of key workers has also been widely discussed, such as the value of NHS staff and care workers, the role of educators and the rapid transition to home schooling. And as I sit here at home thinking about the 27 million households in the UK on lockdown, and the impact on people and their

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When should I refinance my car loan?

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Woman leaning on her car looking at her phone with a coffee atop the car

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Determining when to refinance car loans is more complex than it seems. Refinancing your car loan involves swapping your current loan for a new one with different terms. But there are more factors to consider than just picking a new lender. Whether it’s a good time — or a bad time — depends on the market, your finances and the state of your loan and the car itself.

[sc code=”key_takeaways” headline_label=”Key takeaway” headline_type=”h3″ takeaways_list=”Refinancing could be a smart financial move if you need a more affordable monthly payment or if you can qualify for a better interest

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