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Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers
The Conversation· 12 hours agoThe most recent UK inflation figures, released towards the end of May 2024, saw a drop in the official rate of price rises to 2.3%, not that far off the Bank of England’s ...
Sunak’s ban on Mickey Mouse degrees would push 100,000 into £6.40 an hour jobs
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoThe Prime Minister’s promise to end “rip-off Mickey Mouse” degrees would push 100,000 people into...
Gap between Isle of Man's minimum and living wage widens again
BBC News· 5 days agoThe living wage on the Isle of Man has risen to £13.05 in the latest calculations by the...
Increases in minimum wage rates approved by Tynwald
BBC News· 6 days agoThe minimum wage on the Isle of Man is set to increase by 70p to £11.45 in July after Tynwald backed the change. The increase forms part of plans to...
Inside Britain’s nursery crisis
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFor many parents, leaving their babies at nursery is simply a necessity that allows them to get to work. And, of course, different families have...
Scottish Labour leader admits family firm doesn’t pay ‘real living wage’
Daily Telegraph· 3 days agoThe Scottish Labour leader has been forced to admit not all staff at his family’s...
Anas Sarwar's family business will have to pay living wage
BBC News· 3 days agoAnas Sarwar has insisted Labour plans for all workers to be paid a "genuine living wage" will apply...
Why Are Some Diners Leaving Such Small Tips?
Bon Appetit via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoTipping has always been a controversial topic in the US, and it’s only gotten more divisive. Now some people are pushing back against gratuity norms and...
General election 2024: What does the UK government do in Wales?
BBC News· 1 day agoBy now, you've probably heard there's a UK general election on 4 July. Members of Parliament - or...
Union says Anas Sarwar family's firm pays above real living wage
BBC News· 3 days agoA trade union representing workers at a business run by relatives of Scottish Labour leader Anas...