UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
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Ex-Carillion boss fined for ‘reckless’ actions
Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted “recklessly” and misled others, a watchdog says.
Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi?
As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
Budget sees largest ever personal allowance rise
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas’s budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.
Six of Sarah Ferguson’s companies winding down
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Significant’ personal tax allowance rise on cards
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered ‘for weeks’ as parcels prioritised, staff say
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
Spud truck handing out free meals to families
The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.
Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks
The bank was criticised for comparing employees’ spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.
Brewdog staff ‘upset and concerned’ by sale plans
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to…