"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"Budget hotel chain Travelodge has issued a stark warning regarding a looming "barrage of rising costs" that it anticipates will significantly impact its operations and potentially dampen consumer demand. The company highlighted several impending financial pressures, including substantial increases to its wage bill and new tax measures. The hotel group estimates that an upcoming above-inflation rise in the minimum wage, announced this week, combined with recent national insurance contribution hikes, will elevate staff costs by approximately 11 million by 2026."
The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and seeks donations to support journalists. The Independent investigates financials such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produced the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet does not use paywalls and positions donations as a way to keep quality journalism free for readers. Budget hotel chain Travelodge warned of a looming "barrage of rising costs" that could dampen consumer demand and significantly raise operating expenses. Travelodge cited an above-inflation minimum wage rise and national insurance hikes driving roughly 11 million more in staff costs by 2026, a new commercial property surtax for properties valued at 500,000 or more, expected costs from the Employment Rights Bill, and concern over a tourist tax allowing mayors to charge visitors.
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