As Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns of “painful” decisions ahead for the UK’s public finances, speculation is mounting about which taxes could be raised in the upcoming Autumn Budget. While
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In a surprising turn of events, KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has been awarded a substantial £223 million contract by the UK government to provide training for
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is preparing to vote next month on a motion aimed at making “pay restoration” deals a key focus in their campaigns with the Labour government.
In an effort to boost the construction of affordable homes, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning to introduce a 10-year formula in the upcoming October Budget. This formula will allow
The newly appointed Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, faces challenging decisions as recent official data indicates that government borrowing in July reached £3.1 billion, significantly surpassing expectations. This figure is £1.8 billion
The international development agency Crown Agents has gone into liquidation after 191 years of operation, resulting in the loss of 150 jobs. Established in 1833 to manage financial transactions with
In a shocking turn of events, Thurrock Council, a local authority in south-east England, has accused Liam Kavanagh, a Dubai-based businessman, of misappropriating approximately £150 million from funds the council
The UK government’s decision to call in and review Daniel Kretinsky’s £3.57bn takeover bid for the Royal Mail comes as no surprise. The Cabinet Office, with assistance from the Department
The NHS is facing a troubling situation as newly qualified nurses are finding it increasingly difficult to secure entrance-level positions due to budget cuts forcing the organisation to reduce vacancies
A think-tank warned that Britain’s new government would need to make up a deficit of up to £33bn in the public finances, unless they were willing to push through another
Rishi Sunak took a big gamble when he announced an election on July 4. His Conservatives will now be involved in a six-week campaign, with their party trailing Labour more
The potential takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has sparked discussions around national security concerns. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated that if shareholders accept the £3.5 billion
UK ministers announced plans on Monday to reform the benefits received by millions of people who have long-term health problems and disabilities. The move is part of an effort to
The IMF has warned Rishi Sunak to take more aggressive action to reduce the UK public debt. This puts into question the prime minister’s plans to cut national insurance. The
