Category: Pitch Room

INE workers accept 6 percent pay raise

INE workers accept 6 percent pay raise

By Sarah Brown November 10, 2026
INE workers accept 6 percent pay raise, a deal reached after protests and meeting with Blanca Cruz.
Mexico auto sales rise to decade high

Mexico auto sales rise to decade high

By Amanda Wilson November 5, 2026
Mexico's auto sales rise to decade high with 137,438 units sold in October, a 3.1% increase from last year.
EU pushes for global AI safety agreements

EU pushes for global AI safety agreements

By Sarah Brown November 1, 2026
EU pushes for global AI safety agreements to ensure responsible advancement of artificial intelligence.
EU drops sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman

EU drops sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman

By Jessica Miller October 31, 2026
EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman were lifted after talks succeeded court challenges failed, ending asset freezes.
EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-15s Requiring Parental Consent

EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-15s Requiring Parental Consent

By Amanda Wilson October 25, 2026
EU proposes social media ban for under-15s, requiring parental consent for children. Read about the EU Kids Act proposal and its challenges.
Romania struggles as president faces pressure to form government

Romania struggles as president faces pressure to form government

By Sarah Brown October 24, 2026
Romania struggles as President Nicușor Dan faces pressure to form a government amid the worst economic crisis in years and a substantial budget deficit.
Dodik Wins Bosnia Election, EU Aspirations Setback

Dodik Wins Bosnia Election, EU Aspirations Setback

By Amanda Wilson October 22, 2026
Dodik wins Bosnia election with over 55% vote, marking a setback for EU aspirations amid constitutional and reform hurdles.
MLC Super appoints two new general managers

MLC Super appoints two new general managers

By Jessica Miller October 19, 2026
MLC Super appoints two new general managers, Lisa Croudace and Nerique Paterson, to lead its transformation agenda and employer superannuation division.
Super members to face higher levy under new compensation scheme

Super members to face higher levy under new compensation scheme

By Sarah Brown October 14, 2026
Super members will face higher levy costs under the new 2026-27 Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, increasing obligations from $16.5 million to $23.8 million.
Banner Jones merges with Harrop White in Mansfield

Banner Jones merges with Harrop White in Mansfield

By Sarah Brown October 3, 2026
The law firm merger in Mansfield unites Banner Jones with Harrop White, expanding property, wills and family dispute services from St Peter’s Way office.