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What does the Budget mean for London's Gen Z?

From student loans and housing to jobs and wages, here's how the Chancellor's Budget affects young Londoners

Evening Standard · Oct 29

The hidden problem behind UK job vacancies hitting a five-year low

Small business owners call for help from the Chancellor

The Independent UK · Oct 21

UK unemployment falls to lowest in a year — but vacancies hit five-year low

The ONS’s data also showed a boost for average wage growth across the UK workforce.

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Londoners face tax rises to fund Burnham's social care reforms even if pensions 'Triple Lock' is scrapped

Exclusive: Ditching ‘Triple Lock’ would not get close to raising billions in coming years to tackle social care crisis, expert warns

Evening Standard · Sep 29

National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

National Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insurer failed to produce any conclusive medical evidence to prove his heart condition was linked to a pre-existing disease, finding its claim repudiation unjustified and amounting…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Bank of Baroda Data Leak: Compromised employee email linked to alleged 1TB data leak on darknet

Bank of Baroda said its recent data leak resulted from the compromise of a single employee's email account and did not affect its core banking systems. The bank has launched a forensic investigation, informed regulators, and notified a cyber insurance claim while authorities assess the impact of the alleged data…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Day One Promise Delivered: PM Andy Burnham Cuts Electricity Tax for Immediate Relief

UK households will see reduced electricity bills as VAT is abolished, saving around £45 annually. The move, funded by cancelling the Digital ID programme, aims to ease cost-of-living pressures.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Andy Burnham Promises Tax Relief and Cost-of-Living Focus in First PM Agenda

Andy Burnham signals tax relief and cost-of-living reforms in his first days as PM, but admits delivering lower taxes will require difficult economic choices.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people

Evening Standard · Jul 19

UK-India pact to shield working professionals from dual social security taxes: Former India-UK FTA chief negotiator

The proposed UK-India CETA will reduce costs for professionals moving between nations. Temporary workers will avoid paying social security in two countries. This provision extends for up to five years, benefiting corporate assignments. The agreement aims for balanced growth and substantial economic expansion for both. Bilateral trade is projected to…

The Economic Times · Jul 15