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The increase in home work has created a generation who are “not doing proper work,” according to the former boss of Asda and Marks & Spencer. Speaking to BBC Panorama, Lord Rose said more working from home was a part of the UK economy’s “general decline” and that productivity was suffering as a result. “We [...]
Thousands of civil servants to strike ‘indefinitely’ over back-to-office demand
Thousands of civil servants are to strike “indefinitely” from this month following an order to return to the office for three days a week.
Borrowing hits a four-year high for December
The official figures are released as the chancellor's stewardship of the public finances remains under intense scrutiny at a time when she is gunning for growth.
Chancellor urges regulators to ‘tear down’ red tape in bid for growth
It came after fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in November.
Revealed: Latest unemployment and claimant count figures for the West Midlands
The West Midlands claimant count covering those claiming unemployment benefits stood at 207,945 last month, with the figure for Shropshire at 4,955, or 2.6 per cent of the working population. The figure for Telford and Wrekin was 4,695 while, for Powys, the number stood at 2,065.
Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government?
The latest data has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut UK interest rates again next month.
UK economy grows as GDP rises 0.1% & what it means for your money
THE UK economy grew just 0.1% in November, less than expected by economists. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose marginally in
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Revealed: Latest unemployment and claimant count figures for Shropshire
The UK and West Midlands have seen a rise in unemployment, official figures have revealed. The jobless rate rose unexpectedly and the number of workers on payrolls has fallen by the most since the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Murder teen's mum calls for 'hidden homicide' data
The mother of a teenager who was murdered by her ex-partner is campaigning for the government to include "hidden homicides" in their data collections. Claire Gould, mother of Ellie Gould, 17, who was stabbed to death at home in Calne,
£18bn borrowing costs at four-year high as Reeves’ budget headache worsens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘s financial headache has been inflamed by a surprise jump in borrowing in December, which leapt to a four-year high of nearly £18 billion.
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UK borrowing overshoot stokes fears over fiscal rules
Government borrowing hit £17.8 billion in December, surpassing forecasts by £3.2 billion intensifying the debate over the chancellor’s fiscal rules.
US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches: AP-NORC poll
An AP-NORC poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some deportations.