Private sector wage growth drops to five-year low
Official data reveals a sharp slowdown in private sector pay rises to 3.6%, while unemployment remains at 5.1%. Experts warn jobless rate could climb further. Get the full analysis.
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UK employment falls, wage growth slows to five-year low
UK payroll numbers drop sharply, led by retail and hospitality. Private sector wage growth hits a five-year low as unemployment holds at 5.1%. Analysis and economic outlook.
UK Job Losses Mount as Wage Growth Cools
Official data reveals thousands more UK jobs lost in Nov & Dec, with wage growth slowing. The unemployment rate holds at 5.1%. Will this push the Bank of England to cut rates faster?
London bakery's honest post on cost of staying open
Popular London bakery The Dusty Knuckle reveals stark cost breakdown in candid social media post, explaining price rises needed to survive. Discover their social mission and public support.
AI to End 'Fish Disco' Thinking Strangling UK
AI-assisted decision-making could break Britain's cycle of costly stagnation and absurd trade-offs, like a £140m salmon, argues Google DeepMind's Samuel Albanie. Read the analysis.
Business costs rise at fastest pace since May
New PMI data shows UK firms face soaring costs from wages and energy, squeezing growth. Discover the outlook for business confidence and inflation in 2026.
2026 UK Finance Dates: Energy, Wages & Interest Rates
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
UK inflation could become a self-fulfilling prophecy
The British Retail Consortium warns managing inflation expectations is key for 2026. High consumer forecasts may force the Bank of England to limit rate cuts. Read the analysis.
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.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%, a four-year peak
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 rises, youth hardest hit
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 Jobless Rate Hits 5.1% as Labour Market Weakens
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.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Voices Reveal Exploitation
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 cuts staff benefits despite living wage rise
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.
Unemployment Rises Every Month Under Labour
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.
Hotel Profits Fall as Costs Rise in UK and London
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.
Hospital cleaners and porters protest over low pay
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.
M&B profits jump 20% amid £130m cost pressures
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.
Croydon Minster's historic grounds set for revamp
Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.
Reeves' 2025 Budget Inflames Britain's Economic Mood
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
Reeves Reveals Labour's First Budget With Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's 2025 budget featuring mansion taxes, milkshake levies and welfare cap changes. Will this give Starmer's government direction?
OBR: UK finances vulnerable despite budget measures
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's budget leaves public finances exposed to future shocks despite increased financial buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Tax Rises & Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a budget taking taxes to a record high amid economic growth downgrades. Listen to the full analysis on the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
£750m Marlow Film Studios approved by ministers
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
Pets at Home profits dive 33.5% in half-year results
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
Turn £100 into £1000 with compounding magic
Discover how compounding can transform small investments into significant wealth over time. Learn essential investment terms and strategies for UK investors seeking long-term growth.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
Budget 2025: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes Budget with stamp duty scrapped for new listings but a dozen tax rises. Growth forecasts remain bleak. Join our live analysis.
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