UK a ‘nation of savers’ following surge in inflation, research shows May 17, 2024 Since March 2021, prices have increased by 22 per cent in the UK with a peak annual inflation rate of 11.1 per cent in October 2022.
The Notebook: For the UK’s poorest, things are only getting worse – just look at the numbers April 30, 2024 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 April 25, 2024 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 March 27, 2024 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.