UK firms plan biggest pay rises since 2012 to fill staff gaps

Newsletter Feb 13, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK firms plan biggest pay rises since 2012 to fill staff gaps]( British employers expect to raise wages for their staff by the most in at least 11 years but the 5% pay deals for workers would still fall well below expected inflation, a survey published on Monday showed. [Death toll in Turkey, Syria quake tops 33,000; Turkey starts legal action against builders]( Rescuers pulled more survivors from the rubble on Sunday, nearly a week after one of the worst earthquakes to hit Turkey and Syria, as Turkish authorities sought to maintain order across the disaster zone and began legal action over building collapses.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [NATO chief's departure plan relaunches succession race]( Diplomats in Brussels say there is no consensus as to who should replace former Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg [U.S. urges U.N. vote to approve more aid access to Syria via Turkey]( The United States on Sunday called for the United Nations Security Council to "vote immediately" to authorize the delivery of U.N. [Violence outside British hotel for asylum seekers leads to 15 arrests]( British police said on Saturday 15 people, including a 13-year-old child, had been arrested after a protest by crowds outside a hotel housing asylum seekers turned violent, causing injuries and a police van being set on fire. [dianomi]( [Marketmind: inflation contemplation]( A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. [Oil Falls On Demand Concerns As Impact Of Russian Output Cut Fades]( Oil prices eased on Monday after rising 2% in the previous session as investors shrugged off the impact of Russian output cuts, instead focusing on short-term demand concerns stemming from refinery maintenance in Asia and the United States. [Assange supporters hold London 'carnival' against extradition]( The Australian publisher remains in custody in Britain pending a US extradition request to face trial. [Exclusive: South Korea aims to join AI race as startup Rebellions launches new chip]( South Korean startup Rebellions Inc launches an artificial intelligence (AI) chip on Monday, racing to win government contracts as Seoul seeks a place for local companies in the exploding AI industry. [Chiefs overcome magnificent Hurts for Super Bowl win over Eagles]( Hurts produced four touchdowns, three of them rushing, and threw for 304 yards but ended on the losing side. [NFL-For fans Super Bowl no longer a game, it's an 'experience']( In just a half-century of evolution the Super Bowl has gone from sports event, to America's biggest party, to a week long and very expensive immersive "experience". [Super Bowl 2023 ad pageant: Beer is in, crypto is out]( The spots garner top dollar, typically $6 or $7 million for 30 seconds of air time. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.