Britain records over 50,000 Covid cases for fifth day in succession
The United Kingdom recorded a further 57,725 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the fifth day running that it has topped 50,000, and another 445...
Around one in three key workers earn less than £10 an hour according...
Around one in three key (33%) workers earn less than £10 an hour according to a new analysis by the TUC, published today (Wednesday).
The...
British families face a ‘groundhog year’ as 2023 re-runs 2022’s income falls despite signs...
Family finances face a ‘groundhog year’ repeat of 2022’s squeeze as the cost-of-living crisis deepens next year, according to the Resolution Foundation’s New Year...
Just about managing? New report says millions are no better off than in 2003
A new report out this morning by the Resolution foundation paints a picture that many families in Britain are seeing their incomes falling.
The Living...
Lorry driver charged with 39 counts of manslaughter over Essex container deaths
Essex Police have confirmed that the 25 year old lorry driver who was arrested shortly after the bodies of 39 people were found in...
Covid Quarantine period could be cut to seven days
The fourteen day quarantine period for contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid could be halved according to reports this morning.
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Prior to easing of lockdown, infection rates were significantly falling says report
A major programme of community coronavirus testing that is tracking levels of infection in England has published its first report.
Tests on more than 120,000...
Global garment companies failing to deliver on living wage promises to workers, study finds
Global garment companies are failing to meet living wage promises to workers, according to a study published by researchers at the University of Sheffield...
Warning as Interest rate hikes could see 1.4 million people lose 20% of their...
Interest rate hikes could see 1.4 million people lose 20% of their disposable income to rising mortgage payments, with mortgage holders in their 30s...
34 year old motorcyclist in serious but stable condition after Bolton smash
A 34-year-old man motorcyclist suffered serious injuries including a broken leg and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a smash...