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Almost 300 pubs closed last year ahead of cost rises

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more ‘completely avoidable’ closures.

The Independent UK

Drinkers give some cheer to Rachel Reeves as pubs and bars spending helps to deliver surprise GDP growth

The economy was up 0.4%in December, beating City expectations

Evening Standard

Councils still face £100m bill to cover national insurance hike, says Cosla

The UK Government announced the increase in last year’s Budget.

Evening Standard

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SNP Government pledges £144m to mitigate Labour tax rises on Scottish councils

THE SNP Government will provide Scottish councils with tens of millions of pounds in a bid to mitigate the cost of tax hikes imposed by Labour at…

The National (Scotland)

How to check exact date you get your state pension

The DWP has the exact date you get your State Pension - with a warning 'it might change'

The National (Scotland)

'Cynical attack on poor': SNP pan Rachel Reeves over plan to cut sickness benefits

THE Labour Government has launched “cynical attacks on the poor” to cover for its failure to grow the UK economy, the SNP have said after Rachel…

The National (Scotland)

Almost Half Of Gen Z Workers Reject Job Offers, And It's Not About The Pay - Here's Why

Gen Z workers prioritise ethics over pay, rejecting jobs from 'unethical' companies. Work-life balance, company values, and social impact are key factors.

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Three quarters of a million hospitality workers ‘dragged into higher tax regime’ following Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said at the Budget last year that she will raise employers’ national insurance contributions in a bid to raise £22bn for the Treasury

The Independent UK

UK Woman Receives £955 From Child Trust Fund She Didn't Know She Had: Do You Have One, Too?

Latonya Skye-Paterson, a 20-year-old student, was surprised to discover a £955 Child Trust Fund she didn't know existed. It turns out she's not alone.

International Business Times UK

'Real incomes will be lower due to Labour's Budget', economic experts warn

LABOUR have been called out for promising to kickstart economic growth after experts said the UK Government’s Budget will mean inflation and…

The National (Scotland)

Cost of pint to rise 20p after Reeves tax hikes, pub boss warns

Brewer Young’s set to raise prices after increases in alcohol duty and employer national insurance contributions

The Independent UK

'Call me the Iron Chancellor if you want,' says Rachel Reeves as she hits back at critics in City and Commons

Chancellor faces accusations that her Budget hit economic growth with the £25 billion hike in National Insurance on employers

Evening Standard

Entry-level jobs could become scarce due to National Insurance bill, warns Next boss

A rise in minimum wage as well as National Insurance has put retailers on alert to lift prices this year

The Independent UK

Next boss issues warning on the impact on jobs of NI changes

the Next boss said the Government should stagger the introduction of the NI changes rather than introduce them in one hit in April

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OPINION - An economy making unhappy noises, major own goals... Rachel Reeves needs a vibe shift

A former Health Secretary once told me, with an understandable degree of despair, about the frustrations of being in ultimate charge of the NHS. He had all the policy levers at his disposal in his office, but however many he pushed, or pulled, nothing he did seemed to make any…

The Independent UK

Half of UK retailers plan to cut workforce in 2025 - and even more will raise prices

70 per cent of polled CFOs are ‘pessimistic’ or ‘very pessimistic’ about trading conditions over the coming 12 months

The Independent UK

Two thirds of retailers to hike prices because of Rachel Reeves’ budget, industry warns

The British Retail Consortium said 67 per cent of the finance bosses they asked said they would raise prices

Evening Standard

Two thirds of leading retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices

The BRC poll of 52 chief financial officers found 70% are ‘pessimistic’ or ‘very pessimistic’ about trading conditions over the coming 12 months.

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Council tax bombshell for thousands of poorest Londoners as town hall cash crisis escalates

Boroughs propose 5% hikes as London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan prepares to unveil latest bill for City Hall

The National (Scotland)

Deputy Prime Minister pledges wage rise for low paid in visit to Glasgow

The Deputy Prime Minister said low-paid workers will benefit from new workers rights coming into force this year.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs challenged to 'stand up to Keir Starmer' on NIC tax hikes

THE SNP have challenged Scottish Labour MPs to “stand up to Keir Starmer” on the National Insurance tax hike...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish organisations join John Swinney to raise National Insurance fears

NEARLY 50 Scottish organisations have backed a call from John Swinney for Labour to reverse the “highly damaging” increase to employer National…

The Independent UK

Restructurings could rise next year as Budget cost rises loom, warn experts

It comes after official figures pointed towards an uptick in insolvencies at the end of this year.

The National (Scotland)

'Broke Brexit Britain': Scotland reacts as UK economic growth hits a wall

JOHN Swinney has insisted Labour will only make the economy worse with a hike to employers’ National Insurance contributions after revised figures…

Evening Standard

Minister defends Labour budget as Bank of England issues dire growth warning

Businesses have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiking the minimum wage and increasing National Insurance contributions by cutting jobs and raising prices

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