The Notebook: For the UK’s poorest, things are only getting worse – just look at the numbers the notebook Ian Whittaker takes the Notebook pen to write about inflation, the US's Tiktok ban, and a little bit of life advice.
Avoid ‘outright bans’ on flexible contracts and improve workers’ rights, urges think tank UK Economy According to the research, three quarters of employers reported using flexible contracts - although for a variety of different reasons.
CBI boss warns looming minimum wage increase may stoke inflation UK Economy The increase in the minimum wage could reignite inflationary pressures as firms are forced to pass on costs to consumers, the CBI warned.
Rise in long-term sickness the longest since the 1990s, new research shows March 23, 2024 The UK is suffering from the longest upward trend in long-term sickness since the 1990s, according to the Resolution Foundation.
‘Tax sandwich’ on offer despite Chancellor’s promise of March cuts February 21, 2024 Lower interest rate expectations are likely to increase the Chancellor's headroom from £13bn in the Autumn Statement to £23bn this spring, according to the Resolution Foundation.