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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

'Gloomy picture' for labour market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The labour market continues to present a gloomy picture. While not as bad as some have feared, most of the important indicators are negative. Employment and vacancies are slightly down, inactivity remains a problem, and unemployment is up again. One particular issue is entirely predictable. The hike in employer national insurance contributions, plus the Employment Rights Bill threatening to bring in unfair dismissal from day one and the clampdown on zero hours contracts, all mean that employers are extremely wary of taking on untried
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fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Starmer urged to rethink 2030 petrol car ban amid industry fears over 'impossible' EV targets

Labour's ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 may require reassessment due to challenges in the automotive industry.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lloyds boss warns Reeves against hiking taxes on banks as profits rise 17%

Increasing taxes on banks could damage Labour's economic recovery plan for the City of London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ministers launch review of UK parental leave and pay to reset system'

Maternity leave is paid at 90% of a mother's average weekly earnings for the first six weeks, then for the next 33 weeks, whichever is lower of that 90% figure or 187.18 a week.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

No 10 actively investigating winter fuel payment changes as fears grow over voter anger

Downing Street is reconsidering controversial winter fuel payment cuts due to unpopularity among voters.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Reeves's tax rises on employers start to bite as unemployment jumps

Rising employers' national insurance contributions are contributing to a higher unemployment rate and decreased hiring.
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal

The UK trade deal with India will not disadvantage British workers, according to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
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fromHomebuilding
5 months ago

Historic homes to get costly EPC reprieve, but will yours make the cut?

Labour is considering exemptions for listed historic homes from mandatory energy efficiency upgrades to alleviate financial burdens on owners.
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