Trump wage cuts threaten US Christmas tree industry workforce
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
UK unemployment climbed to 5.1% in the three months to October, the highest rate in four years, as wage growth slowed. Young workers are disproportionately affected. Full analysis.
UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as labour market weakens, with youth unemployment reaching 16%. Wage growth slows amid budget speculation and business costs. Read the latest ONS data.
UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
A new report exposes the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing wage theft and poor conditions. Read their powerful stories and the push for change.
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
A detailed look at the Trump administration's key priorities for 2025, including immigration enforcement, economic policies, and ongoing legal challenges. Discover the potential impact.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
UK hotels face a profit squeeze as rising costs outpace increased demand and room rates. Experts warn of challenges from wage hikes and frozen tax thresholds. Read the full analysis.
The RMT union reports a 17% increase in attacks on rail staff, blaming cuts to British Transport Police. It demands 1,000 new officers and threatens industrial action.
A growing 'triple-decker sandwich generation' faces immense pressure caring for children and ageing parents amid political and economic turmoil. Explore the crisis affecting millions.
Argos reports a £223.2m pre-tax loss for the year, with over 2,000 jobs axed. The retailer blames a tough market and poor summer weather. Read the full analysis.
Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
Billions in clean energy funding for former coal communities revoked by Trump administration, devastating economic recovery efforts across Appalachia and halting vital projects.
Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget, removing tax breaks for premium vehicles after rightwing social media campaign. Disability groups condemn lack of consultation.
Outsourced staff at a South London hospital demonstrate for better wages, with many relying on food banks. Union threatens strike action if demands are not met.
Mitchells & Butlers reports strong £2.7bn revenue and 20% profit growth while facing £130m cost pressures from wage hikes and inflation. Discover how pub giants navigate economic challenges.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
Melbourne's State Library of Victoria faces staff outrage as 39 positions face elimination in controversial restructure prioritising digital projects over traditional library services.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
HP announces up to 6,000 job cuts by 2028 as it embraces AI technology. The restructuring aims to save $1bn annually while improving product innovation and customer service.
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Labour's municipal reforms face uphill battle against Tory legacy. Councils need financial sustainability to move beyond crisis management after a decade of austerity.