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‘I’m not sure’: Laura Trott challenged over misleading government debt claims
“This is really basic… I’m amazed that you don’t know that debt is rising.”
Rachel Reeves defends decision to allow unlimited bonuses for bankers
The shadow chancellor said she had heard the calls from company bosses to end the ‘chopping and changing’ seen under the Government.
Shadow chancellor rules out reinstating cap on bankers’ bonuses
The decision has faced a backlash for rewarding bankers and failing to address cost-of-living concerns affecting households across the UK.
IMF downgrades UK growth forecast and blasts Govt’s ‘unrealistic’ spending plans
The body’s chief economist said: ‘We would advise against further discretionary tax cuts as envisioned and discussed now.’
Tim Martin bemoans high staffing costs for weighing heavy on hospitality industry
The pub chain has revealed a jump in sales despite the boss warning about costs.
Woolworths ‘set to return’ to UK high street after 15 years
It would be one heck of a come back!
Owner of Tata Steel rakes in £3bn profit as it axes 3,000 jobs due to ‘financial reasons’
The UK government has handed the company a £500 million subsidy to help pay for the new electric arc furnace at the site.
Brexit blamed for closure of Tata Steel
'Thatcher closed the mines, Brexit closed the steelworks'
Centrica boss: There is no justification for my £4.5 million salary
Chris O’Shea said there is no point trying to justify such a large pay packet when the average UK salary is closer to £30,000.