Unions warn about effect on vital services after Chancellor confirms job cuts
FDA general secretary Dave Penman said a 10 cut in the entire salary bill of the Civil Service could mean up to 50,000 jobs may be cut.
What the papers say – March 24
The Daily Mail focuses on the controversy surrounding Ms Reeves’ decision to accept tickets to a Sabrina Carpenter concert as she plans to slash jobs. Monday's DAILY MAIL: How about cutting your ...
Heathrow had enough power despite shutdown, says National Grid chief
John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power’.
Evan Ferguson ignored the critics during his goal drought
Evan Ferguson revealed he has learned to ignore the outside noise after helping to secure the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League B status with his first goal since November.
‘Free spirit’ Emma Raducanu benefiting from relaxed approach
Emma Raducanu believes she is reaping the benefits of a relaxed approach after wasting little time reaching the last 16 of the Miami Open. Raducanu produced a blistering display to lead in-form ...
Average price of pint to surge above £5 due to April cost hikes, say beer bosses
The British Beer and Pub Association said the average cost of a pint is expected to rise by around 21p due to budget-linked cost increases.
I’ve written exactly how I feel – Singer Louise says new album is ‘best’ one yet
Singer Louise Redknapp has said her upcoming album is the best one she has ever made. The former Eternal star, 50, who is professionally known as Louise, will release her fifth studio album, ...
‘One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor’
The Censuswide survey carried out for the charity Parentkind at the end of last year found one in 10 parents in poverty said their children had been bullied for being poor, while around one in eight ...
Spabreaks.com boss warns on cost threats to start-ups as small firms ‘hurting’
Founder Abi Selby said the Government needs to offer entrepreneurs some ‘positivity’ or risk choking off start-ups.
We cannot claim to be untainted by austerity after benefits cuts – Labour MP
Brian Leishman has hit out over the reforms which were announced last week by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.
Arrears on household bills surge 25% among those in debt – charity
The StepChange debt charity said its average client was £3,911 in arrears on household bills, up from £3,124 in 2023.