Construction insolvencies tick up in July 

Construction insolvencies increased slightly in July compared with June, although the rate was lower than 12 months ago, according to the latest official statistics. Insolvency Service figures show 332 construction companies went into administration or liquidation in July – up 2.5 per cent on the previous month’s total of 324 but down 3.5 per cent…

Disability employment provider Bedford’s financial situation concerns SA, federal government

The federal disability minister says his concerns about the financial state of the country’s second-largest employer of people with a disability have grown. According to its website, Bedford provides services to more than 1,500 people with a disability across South Australia. But the company aired concerns it would need to enter voluntary administration in July.…

How much will Social Security increase in 2026?

The Social Security Administration won’t announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to benefits until next month, but experts are already making forecasts. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates the COLA bump will be 2.7%. That’s up from the 2.5% increase retirees received in 2025, one of the lowest on record. But it’s still shy of the…

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