German business insolvencies hit 11-year high in first 9 months

Mucahithan Avcioglu 12 December 2025•Update: 12 December 2025 ISTANBUL Germany’s corporate insolvencies climbed 11.7% year-on-year in the January-September period, reaching their highest level in 11 years, according to preliminary estimates by the federal statistical office Destatis on Friday. The number of insolvencies in the nine-month period amounted to 18,125, the data showed. They were most…

Brittney Higgins declared bankrupt – ABC listen

Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins has been declared bankrupt in a Perth court today. The Federal Court action against her was brought by her former boss, Linda Reynolds, who was Defence Minister in the Morrison Government. Ms Higgins alleged she was raped by a colleague in Ms Reynolds office in 2019. Today’s decision stems…

Labor’s travel perks troubles widen;…

Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Thursday. The prime minister has asked the head of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority to examine possible changes to parliamentary entitlements. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese says he has asked the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes…

Labor’s travel perks troubles widen; Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt; and a flamingo egg cup furore | Australia news

Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese says he has asked the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes after a backlash over politicians’ entitlements. The prime minister confirmed the move as the Guardian revealed the trade minister, Don Farrell, charged taxpayers more than $2,200 to travel to…