Long-Term Sick: How Record Number Changes UK Economy
“I was very independent. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Now I need help washing my hair,” says Flic, who contracted long Covid whilst... Read More
UK Economy: Cost Of Living And Strikes Weigh On Growth
The UK grew only weakly in the first three months of the year with the economy hit by strikes, cost of living... Read More
Chris Mason: Rishi Sunak Pledge To Scrap EU Laws Collides With Reality
This is a classic example of a big, bold campaigning promise colliding with reality. When Rishi Sunak was running to be Conservative... Read More
Interest Rates Expected To Rise For 12th Time In A Row
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates for a 12th consecutive time on Thursday as it tries to... Read More
Online Banking Fears Prompt Call For More Hubs
Shared banking hubs should be opened more quickly to help those who feel uncomfortable managing their finances online, a charity has said.... Read More
Rail Strike On 13 May, Day Of Eurovision Final
Rail workers are to strike next month after the RMT union rejected the latest pay deal from train operators. RMT members will... Read More
Merthyr Tydfil: UK’s Largest Opencast Coalmine To Shut
The UK’s largest opencast coalmine must close after an extension to keep it running was rejected. It means production at Ffos-y-Fran, near... Read More
Car Parts Giant Mulls US Move Over Green Subsidies
The boss of a major UK manufacturing firm has told the BBC he is considering moving investment to the US or Europe... Read More
Who Decides What You Know About Ministers’ Financial Interests?
The chair of an influential committee of MPs has called for a “radical overhaul” of how government ministers declare their outside interests.... Read More
Britain’s Economy Is Back – Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Britain’s economy is “back”, and that his strategy for growth has been welcomed at the International Monetary Fund... Read More
