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On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget in Parliament. Here are 5 things to know. 1. Major funding boost for the NHS The government is investing £22.6 billion in the NHS over the next two years. This is the biggest increase in NHS spending since 2010 (excluding COVID-19 years) […]
A woman from Bradford, West Yorkshire, has received a suspended four-month prison sentence for perverting the course of justice in an attempt to evade a speeding ticket. Sobia Iqbal, 39, was recorded travelling at 43mph in a 30mph zone on the A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate on 8 May 2022. Rather than admit to the […]
In a landmark commitment to revitalise the National Health Service, the government has pledged over £3 billion to modernise hospitals and introduce advanced healthcare technology across the UK. The substantial investment, part of the Chancellor’s historic £22.6 billion boost in NHS funding, aims to transform patient care and reduce long waiting times through cutting-edge solutions. […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented the most significant tax-raising Budget since 1993, introducing a £40 billion tax increase aimed at revitalizing public services. This historic Budget, Labour’s first since 2010, includes investments in the NHS, education, housing, and transport, as well as pledges to end austerity while managing a £22 billion financial shortfall. Reeves, the […]
From today, 26 October 2024, employers across the UK are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, following a new duty introduced to promote safer working environments. The Equality and Human Rights Commission and Acas have published guidance to help employers develop appropriate policies and procedures to meet […]
As of 22 October (week 42), influenza positivity – the rate of laboratory confirmed flu cases – among school children aged 5 to 14 years is higher than any other age group, at a weekly average positivity rate of 5.7% compared with a whole population weekly average of 2.5%. All school-aged children, up to and […]
Firm offered advice on early resolution to customers’ IVA debt solutions despite not being licensed to provide financial or debt advice A company which claimed to help customers reach an early resolution to their Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), but instead exposed them to the risk of their debt solution failing, has been closed down. McKenzie […]
Millions of shoppers will soon benefit from enhanced protections as new rules for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products are set to be introduced. The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to bring BNPL companies under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ensure the Consumer Credit Act safeguards users. The new regulations aim […]
– Up to 3,000 extra colleagues needed to help meet demand over busy Christmas period – – Range of flexible and temporary jobs available in stores and sites across the UK – – Roles offer full training and 15% staff discount card and include customer assistants, home delivery drivers and warehouse operatives – Morrisons is […]
– ‘Winter Refills Allowance’ allows customers to pick up a refillable hot drink and a cake for just £4, available now in all Morrisons Cafés – Morrisons announces a ‘Winter Refills Allowance’ across all its Cafés nationwide to help customers stay warm throughout the colder months. Unlimited free refills will be available across all self-serve […]
