Play the Brightcove video Council tax, water bills and road tax will rise from today despite measures unveiled by the prime minister aimed at reducing the rising cost of living, as Good Morning Britain’s Ashna Hurynag reports. Households face huge increases in their bills as what is being called “another bad April” takes effect. While … Read more
Starmer to improve on the cost of living Sir Keir Starmer is expected to provide information on the cost of living amid concerns about the number of energy bills that could rise as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. The prime minister is due to address a press conference later on Wednesday … Read more
Rising costs, fuel prices and bushfire-related closures are pushing regional Victoria’s small businesses to the brink, with owners saying they are struggling to stay open. The Reserve Bank raised interest rates by 0.25 percent on March 17, adding to the pressure on already struggling businesses. Since then, some workers say fewer people are going out … Read more
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High energy costs and lack of investment leave British workers without resources and a “big problem” in the world, the think tank warns, The Institute for Public Policy Research has found that UK factory workers have 47 percent less resources, including machines, tools and technology, than international peers. The problem is caused by a permanent … Read more
Nothing shows Labour’s poor economic management more than their baffling attempt to blame British industry for the country’s economic woes. It is true that neither the Prime Minister nor the Chancellor are to blame for the explosion in Iran or the energy crisis that has engulfed us. There is no law for Donald Trump’s reckless … Read more
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Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more
For many months, businesses have been anticipating the impact of many types of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and the following weeks. They will start applying to companies, employees and ultimately consumers from April. Money blog: Follow the latest Here we look at the various measures that have been … Read more
For many months, businesses have been anticipating the impact of many types of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and the following weeks. They will start applying to companies, employees and ultimately consumers from April. Money blog: Follow the latest Here we look at the various measures that have been … Read more