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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
September 16, 2026State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The triple lock has come under scrutiny as the number of pensioners rises making the policy more expensive.
September 15, 2026Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.
August 13, 2026Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures - Reuters
Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures Reuters
May 15, 2026Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows - Reuters
Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows Reuters
April 22, 2026Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence - Reuters
Former NATO chief accuses UK's Starmer of inadequately funding defence Reuters
April 14, 2026National Minimum Wage rises this week
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
April 2, 2026Embarrassing defeat for UK's Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold - Reuters
Embarrassing defeat for UK's Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold Reuters
February 27, 2026How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House.
February 26, 2026Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
Today's inflation figures underscore that the economy is the biggest challenge facing Andy Burnham. It is only 42 days until John Healey's first Budget, and there is increasingly apparent concern at
State pension likely to rise by £488 a year in April
The state pension is expected to top £13,000 next April, reigniting the debate about its long-term affordability and generational fairness. It is expected to rise by £488 to £13,036.40 a year, based
Zero hours crackdown could cost firms up to £2.9bn a year
The government analysis found that hospitality and retail companies would be most affected by the policy Businesses could face costs of up to £2.9bn a year because of a crackdown on zero hours contra
Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closures
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Former Nato chief aims broadside at UK Government over defence funding
The UK is underprepared for war due to the “ever-expanding welfare budget” and “corrosive complacency” from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, former Nato chief Lord George Robertson has warned. The form
Minimum Wage 2026 Rises to £12.71 from April as Pay Boost Kicks In
UK minimum wage rise. Ellie Burgen : Pexels Millions of workers across the United Kingdom are receiving a pay increase as the National Living Wage rises to £12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026. The rate
Brussels orders probe of Mandelson’s Epstein ties while EU trade rep
Peter Mandelson ouside his home in London, Thursday Feb. 26, 2026. (James Manning/PA via AP) EU Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson, left, poses with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he visits the E
Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has hit a record high, ahead of Labour's planned crackdown on the practice from next year. A surge in 16-to-24-year-olds and workers not in full-time edu