All 17 companies involved in the pilot have decided to continue working a shorter working week at the end of the trial.
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Worries over future of Chancellor hit UK stocks, the pound and bond markets
by News Roomby News RoomA sharper fall for the FTSE 250 typified a drab day for more UK-focused stocks.
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No 10 says Starmer backs Reeves after Chancellor’s tears in Commons
by News Roomby News RoomDowning Street said the Prime Minister supported his Chancellor after Sir Keir Starmer declined to commit to her future in the Commons.
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Starmer defends welfare reform package despite climbdown over Pip
by News Roomby News RoomPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was forced to shelve key elements of the welfare reform plan to limit a Labour revolt.
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In its outlook statement Greggs, which reports its interim results on 29 July said it expects first half operating profit to be lower than last year, “reflecting the stronger comparative…
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Bank of England seeks views on theme for next series of banknotes
by News Roomby News RoomA consultation will be open until the end of July.
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Households to receive up to £2,000 compensation for water service failures
by News Roomby News RoomSevere issues such as flooding will see customer compensation double from £1,000 to up to £2,000, while households suffering consistent low water pressure will be automatically eligible to receive up…
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MPs vote to back Keir Starmer’s welfare reform bill after government offers rebels more concessions
by News Roomby News Room“We have heard those concerns, and that is why I can announce that we are going to remove the clause five from the Bill at committee, that we will move…
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Ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts to come into effect in 2027
by News Roomby News RoomKate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said: “Clear and precise timelines on when aspects of this legislation, and the processes to deliver them, will come into force is essential, and…
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How many people get benefits now and how does the total compare with 20 years ago?
by News Roomby News RoomIt will head into further debate today, as dozens of MPs signed an amendment to block the bill, even after certain concessions were made. Over the next four years, the…