Jan 20, 2025 | Current Affairs
With the national minimum wage for over-21s rising by 6.7% in April to a record £12.21 per hour, some graduates working minimum-wage jobs could be forced to repay student loans sooner than expected. Most student loans require repayments of 9% on earnings over £25,000...
Jan 17, 2025 | Current Affairs
A survey by Reward Gateway Edenred has revealed that British employees report lower levels of workplace appreciation than their counterparts in the US and Australia. The UK scored 61.8 on the appreciation index, compared to 66.3 in the US and 66.8 in Australia. The...
Jan 16, 2025 | Current Affairs
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the economy grew by 0.1% in November, marking its first expansion in three months. This growth, though marginal, was supported by increased trade in pubs, restaurants, and the construction sector. However,...
Jan 15, 2025 | Current Affairs
Spain is planning a dramatic new tax measure to tackle its housing crisis: a 100% property transaction tax for non-EU buyers, including UK nationals. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the proposal to make homes more affordable for Spanish citizens. If approved by...
Jan 10, 2025 | Current Affairs
Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) members have announced strike action affecting HMRC’s Benton Park View offices in Newcastle. The strikes, scheduled across eight days from 23 December 2024 to 14 February 2025, aim to reinstate three sacked union...
