Homelessness Soars In Rural England As Living Costs Hit Poor
Homelessness in rural England has risen by 40 percent in five years with many sleeping in the open air, tents or makeshift shelters, a British rural charity said on Tuesday.
UK Consumer Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Decreases In November
Jeremy Hunt says that wages will go up as prices go down next year after it was announced that the rate of inflation has decreased to 3.9 per cent.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
BRICS Ushers in Expansion, Spotlighting a Green Future for Fashion
The BRICS alliance – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – is gearing up for expansion.
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rate, Warns On Inflation
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate and warned it will remain high to tackle inflation, indicating in contrast with the Federal Reserve that cuts were unlikely any time soon.
UK PM Sunak Defends Pandemic Hospitality Scheme At Covid Inquiry
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday defended his scheme to encourage people to eat out following the first coronavirus wave, saying it was not responsible for a second wave of infections.
Washington Post Staffers Walk Off The Job In 24-hour Strike
Hundreds of staff at The Washington Post, one of America's most storied newspapers, walked off the job Thursday in a 24-hour strike after 18 months of contract negotiations failed to secure a deal.
IKEA Invests £35 Million in UK Co-workers' Financial Wellbeing Amidst Market Challenges
The retail giant plans to achieve this by implementing a series of measures, including pay increases aligned with the true cost of living and year-end bonuses tied to the company's FY23 performance.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
Employing Young People Could Save The Hospitality Sector From A Staffing Crisis
After Brexit, around 92,000 EU workers left the hospitality sector to return to their home country, leaving hospitality leaders pushing vacancies onto young people.
Brexit, COVID And Strikes Have Left Hospitality Businesses In 'Crisis'
UK Hospitality says businesses are left in "crisis" mode after the recent Autumn Statement announced that the standard business multiplier would increase by more than six per cent.
Shein Applies For New York Listing Despite Forced Labour Allegations
Although the fast-fashion brand has been criticised for exploiting its factory workers, Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in New York.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
Elon Musk Denounces Five Week Strike as Swedish Workers Challenge Tesla
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, finds itself at the centre of a labour dispute as workers in Sweden embark on strikes.
Tesla's Musk Says Fallout From Sweden Strike 'Insane'
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk broke his silence Thursday on a strike against his company in Sweden, saying it was "insane" that it may block new car deliveries.
The Economy, Stupid? UK PM Sunak's 'Only' Chance Of Re-election
UK leader Rishi Sunak's hopes of turning around his beleaguered Conservative party's fortunes before a likely general election next year hinge on a British economic recovery, observers say.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Government Issue Huge Pay Increase As A Step Towards Ending Poverty In The UK
The National Living Wage will increase in 2024 to end low hourly pay for full-time workers and those hit hard by the cost of living crisis across the UK.
Hospitality Workers Are Increasingly Optimistic Despite The Negative Impacts Of Brexit
The Business Confidence Survey reveals that hospitality leaders in Britain are becoming increasingly optimistic despite the challenge of Brexit business rates and inflation.
UK Government Prepares Crunch Budget With Eyes On Next Election
Britain's Conservative government this week unveils a budget update that could determine its chances of re-election -- or the size of its defeat -- with promises to reinvigorate the economy as the party lags badly in the polls.
Latest Manchester City Revenue and Profit Figures Showcase Increased Dominance Off The Pitch
The 2022/2023 financial year has shown last season's treble winners, Manchester City, to eclipse rivals Manchester United in Premier League revenue records.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Relieving Pressure On PM Sunak
UK inflation hit the lowest level in two years last month after consumer prices fell sharper than expected on easing energy bills, official data showed Wednesday, relieving a cost-of-living crisis and pressure on embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Cumbria Is Fighting Staffing Crisis In Hospitality And Tourism Sector With Over 200,000 Unemployed
While 80 per cent of Cumbria's population said that they did not want a job, MPs and CEOs are fighting to save its hospitality and tourism sector from crashing.
UK Inflation Plunges to Lowest Figure in 2023 At 4.6% as Sunak on Track to Meet Annual Target
In September, inflation stood at 6.7 per cent, as many people across the UK continue to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis.
Argentina Needs Reform, But Milei's Anarcho-Capitalism Would Spell Disaster
Massa may have won the first round by a healthy 6% to the surprise of pollsters, but much of the remaining conservative base.
Biden Revs Up Union Support Against Trump
US President Joe Biden donned the signature red T-shirt of America's biggest car workers union and lashed out at Donald Trump Thursday as he tried to fire up their support for his 2024 reelection bid.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates At 5.25% for Second Time
Nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 6-3 in favour of maintaining the current rate, in a move that was widely anticipated.
Recent Data Reveals House Prices Fall in Largest Slump Since 2009
Data from Zoopla shows there has been a 23 per cent reduction in housing sales so far this year compared to the same time last year.
Man Utd 'Pleading' David De Gea To Return After Andre Onana's Latest Mov Leaves Them In Trouble
David de Gea spent 12 years at Manchester United before parting ways in the summer.
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.