UK wastes BILLIONS on crazy foreign projects like Kenyan gender lectures while dithering on defence spending

UK wastes BILLIONS on crazy foreign projects like Kenyan gender lectures while dithering on defence spending

BRITISH taxes are being squandered on shrimp farms in Bangladesh, poetry workshops in Colombian jails and gender lectures in Kenya. UK workers also fund diversity training in the Jordanian army and cyber security for India — while pressure mounts to raise our military budget and millions wait… UK wastes BILLIONS on crazy foreign projects like … Read more

Reeves has escaped recession by the skin of her teeth but this is no day for celebrating… she faces toxic choices

Reeves has escaped recession by the skin of her teeth but this is no day for celebrating... she faces toxic choices

RACHEL Reeves has escaped a recession by the skin of her teeth – but this is no day for celebration. Britain’s economy grew in the last quarter by a paltry 0.1%, preceded by 0.0% in the three months prior. 3 Rachel Reeves has avoided a recession, but this is no cause for celebrationCredit: AFP

Rachel Reeves told to ‘work with business’ to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances – The Scottish Sun

Rachel Reeves told to ‘work with business’ to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances – The Scottish Sun

RACHEL Reeves should work closer with business to fund infrastructure projects rather than stretch public finances, a pensions firm boss has said. Andy Briggs, boss of FTSE 100 Phoenix Group, said there were tens of billions of pounds of private money ready to invest in the housebuilding drive… Rachel Reeves told to ‘work with business’ … Read more

Five ways to squeeze extra money out of your wages after Budget tax changes make it harder to get a pay rise

Five ways to squeeze extra money out of your wages after Budget tax changes make it harder to get a pay rise

THE upcoming tax raid targeting businesses could could result in stagnant wages for workers – but there are ways to squeeze the most out of your income. From 6 April, the Government will raise employer national insurance contributions (NICs) from 13.8% to 15%. 1 We reveal five ways you can boost… Five ways to squeeze … Read more

British business bosses say Reeves’ focus on growth doesn’t fix problems caused by her Budget

British business bosses say Reeves' focus on growth doesn’t fix problems caused by her Budget

THE Chancellor’s focus on future growth doesn’t fix problems caused by her Budget, businesses insist. Rachel Reeves yesterday tried to swat away accusations she had talked down the economy, with upbeat claims she would kickstart growth. 5 Rami Baitieh, chief executive of MorrisonsCredit: Peter… British business bosses say Reeves’ focus on growth doesn’t fix problems … Read more

Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax raid sparks fastest rate of job cuts since financial crisis

Rachel Reeves' Budget tax raid sparks fastest rate of job cuts since financial crisis

THE Budget tax raid on businesses has led companies to slash jobs at the fastest rate since the financial crisis, a survey shows. They are now cutting staff at the highest level since 2009, other than during the pandemic. 1 Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax raid on businesses has led companies to slash… Rachel Reeves’ Budget … Read more

Struggling Primark blasts Government as waning business confidence strangles economy

Struggling Primark blasts Government as waning business confidence strangles economy

PRIMARK has called on the Government to deliver “tangible” growth rather than “generic words” as waning confidence starts to strangle the economy. The fashion retailer yesterday posted a 6 per cent slump in like-for-like UK and Ireland sales — its first drop since shops shut during the… Struggling Primark blasts Government as waning business confidence … Read more

Alcohol prices in pubs and supermarkets to be pushed up by perfect storm of rule changes

Alcohol prices in pubs and supermarkets to be pushed up by perfect storm of rule changes

ALCOHOL prices in pubs and supermarkets to be pushed up by a perfect storm of rule changes. Changes to tax on alcohol, packaging and employers are set to hit drinkers in the pocket. 1 Changes to tax on alcohol, packaging and employers are set to hit drinkers in the pocketCredit: Alamy Alcohol duty… Alcohol prices … Read more

Hospitality sector faces £1bn hit as 750k more workers are dragged in to national insurance raid

Hospitality sector faces £1bn hit as 750k more workers are dragged in to national insurance raid

PUBS and restaurants will be hit for £1billion as 750,000 more workers are dragged in to the national insurance raid. Industry chiefs say the hike, due on April 6, has already led to a hiring freeze and rise in prices. 2 Pubs and restaurants will be hit for £1billion as 750,000 more workers are… Hospitality … Read more

British boozers boost economy in November, but almighty Budget hangover looms

British boozers boost economy in November, but almighty Budget hangover looms

THE British boozer helped the economy eke out growth in November but experts are already warning of an almighty hangover from the Chancellor’s Budget. Official figures yesterday showed that the growth in the services industry — including pubs, restaurants, and hotels – was the one bright… British boozers boost economy in November, but almighty Budget … Read more