Who is calling the shots when it comes to UK wage levels: workers or bosses?
Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of power When Eastbourne’s refuse collectors secured a huge 11% pay rise, increasing to 19% for the lowest paid, it seemed like worker power was back. It was early 2022 and
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Why studying economics is so important | Letters
David Redshaw and Andrew Webb respond to an article by the bank of England’s Clare Lombardelli Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It’s pretty bad’: Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it’s illustrated right there
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HS2 Ltd CEO’s initial assessment of HS2’s current position on cost and schedule
A summary of the new HS2 Ltd CEO’s assessment of HS2’s current position on cost and schedule. HM GovernmentSource
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Transport Secretary draws line under HS2 ‘mismanagement’ with bold reset plan
All recommendations from the James Stewart review into HS2 to be accepted by government as Mike Brown takes over as HS2 Ltd Chair. HM GovernmentSource
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Griffin Park showcases skills to ONR guests
The new Chair of the nuclear industry regulator, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), enjoyed a visit to Griffin Park last week. HM GovernmentSource
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Resetting the High Speed Two (HS2) programme
A statement outlining the future of High Speed Two (HS2), including new management and a bold reset plan. HM GovernmentSource
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Construction director sentenced after failing to explain almost £500,000 worth of transfers out of company account
Suspended sentence for director who did not deliver accounting records to the liquidator HM GovernmentSource
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Rabies case confirmed following contact with animal abroad
UKHSA is reminding travellers to be careful around animals when travelling to rabies affected countries. HM GovernmentSource
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Lord Chancellor speech at the Council of Europe
The Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP spoke about evolving the European Convention on Human Rights to restore public confidence in the rule of law. HM GovernmentSource
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Welfare bill will protect the most vulnerable and help households with income boost
Additional protections for millions of vulnerable people on benefits are set to be written into law, under new measures being introduced to Parliament today [18 June 2025]. HM GovernmentSource
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