Consumer confidence drops
A gauge of job security also declined, which could be driven by the increase in employer National Insurance contributions announced in the Budget…reports Asian Lite News The latest poll of consumer sentiment,
SNP plans to cut staff at party HQ
National secretary Councillor Alex Kerr said the move would “protect the long-term finances of the party”….reports Asian Lite News The SNP’s ruling body has proposed cutting the number of staff at its
More Funds For Mentoring
Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) invests £2.3 million to expand mentoring in pupil referral unit. New funding means mentoring programme will feature in schools in all 32 London boroughs for
Navigating Growth
Why Economic Potential is the Key to Our Future? In this speech, Mr Bailey explores the vital importance of economic growth and its far-reaching implications. He emphasizes that understanding and enhancing potential
Post Office to announce branch closures and job cuts
There are about 11,500 Post Office branches across the UK, of which 115 are wholly centrally owned. ..reports Asian Lite News The Post Office is expected to announce the closure of dozens
Starmer has no plans to meet the Taliban at Baku
The militant group confirmed on Sunday that it will be sending delegates to the UN-led conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021…reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer
UK PM to unveil new climate goal at COP29
The UK will pledge to cut emissions by 81% compared with 1990 levels by 2035, a target in line with the recommendations of the Climate Change Committee…reports Asian Lite News Keir Starmer
WTM contributes £200m to London economy
It’s estimated that in excess of £2.2 billion worth of business deals will be signed this year at the event…reports Asian Lite News World Travel Market London, the most influential travel and
‘Reeves may need extra £9bn to avoid cuts to public services’
The IFS said that while the spending increases announced by Reeves appeared big relative to the previous government’s plans, this was in large part because “their plans were unrealistic”….reports Asian Lite News
Regulated rail fares to rise by 4.6%
While Rachel Reeves made no reference to train fares in her budget speech, the government said the rise would be “the lowest absolute increase in three years”…reports Asian Lite News Rail fares