North of England underfunded by £6b as Report reveals stark social mobility postcode lottery...
A stark social mobility postcode lottery exists in Britain today, where the chances of someone from a disadvantaged background succeeding in life are bound...
Baby boomers face a choice between higher capital taxes or lower take home pay...
In a major speech today , Resolution Foundation Executive Chair Lord David Willetts will warn that Britain faces tough choices about how to pay...
Inflation steady at 4 per cent despite energy price rises
CPI inflation in January remained at its December level of 4.0 per cent – slightly weaker than the 4.1 per cent the Bank of...
Coronavirus: LGA urges end to ‘unacceptable’ attacks on council staff
The Local Government Association is growing increasingly concerned about “unacceptable” attacks on council workers carrying out essential duties and implementing the Government’s social distancing...
Hospitality body calls on Government to confirm opening dates
UKHospitality has today called upon Government to confirm a re-opening date for hospitality and tourism, to allow businesses to prepare for a return to...
Ofgem reduces energy price cap but customers will still be paying more for bills...
Energy regulator Ofgem has today announced its quarterly update to the energy price cap for the period 1 April – 30 June 2023.
From 1...
Government unveils plans to end journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening
Plans to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening have been unveiled by the Environment Secretary today in the start of...
National survey of children’s homes highlights staffing challenges and rising costs as providers struggle...
The Children’s Homes Association’s 9th State of the Sector survey of children’s homes highlights staffing pressures and rising costs amongst the key challenges facing...
Chancellor should “carefully consider” targeted extensions to Job Retention Scheme, urges Treasury Committee
MP’s have urged the Chancellor to consider a targeted continuation of the Furlough scheme and warn of mass long-term unemployment and viable firms could go...
Food price inflation falls for first time in two years
Food prices have fallen for the first time in two years thanks to "fierce competition" between supermarkets
The British Retail consortium said thatShop Price annual...