7 h. ago Ministers barred from using emergency Treasury funds for public sector pay rises

The Treasury is limiting access to the reserve for departments ahead of the Budget.

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7 h. ago Keir Starmer's cabinet warned not to use emergency cash to fund public sector pay rises

No10 described the clampdown on the use of the government's reserve funds ahead of next month's Budget as "tough but prudent"

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7 h. ago No more bailouts to fund public sector pay rises, cabinet ministers warned

Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves tightens purse strings ahead of difficult Autumn Budget

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64 h. ago Major energy firm to pay £2,000 to UK households as bills rise again

The Energy Support Fund is available for existing British Gas customers who are in energy debt or at risk of fuel poverty during the winter

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6 d. ago Cricket World Cup: England players kept grounded as challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England players kept grounded as Cricket World Cup challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded going into their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Deloitte UK’s revenues fall for first time in 15 years but partners’ pay rises

Cost-cutting drive helps shield profits at Big Four firm

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9 d. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I deserve a pay rise – I just need some help persuading my boss’

Reader Jimmy says he’s working harder than ever, but he’s still struggling to pay the bills. Sound familiar? Luckily, Jobs Guru James Innes is here to help him ask for a raise

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9 d. ago Labour has done more in every one of its 451 days in office than in 5,000 days in opposition, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor lists ‘first genuine living wage’, capping bus fares, public sector pay rises in speech to Labour party conferenceIn her Today interview Rachel Reeves was asked about a FT report saying she will urge business leaders to highlight the risks of a Reform UK government in her speech later.The FT say Reeves will tell the Labour conference.Who is standing up for Britain’s stability. A Labour government that is resolute in cutting interest rates and borrowing or a Reform party that cheered on Liz Truss’ mini-budget?Who is standing up for Britain’s businesses? A Labour government that is forging a closer relationship with our nearest trading partners or a Reform party that talks Britain down and is hungry to cut us off from the world? Continue reading...

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1 week ago Christian Horner rakes in huge salary and remains on course to be F1’s highest paid boss – despite being SACKED

CHRISTIAN HORNER banked a whopping £7,046,000 salary last year — keeping him on track as Formula One’s best-paid team boss. Horner’s pay increased by £46,000 — almost £4,000 a month — according to fresh accounts from Red Bull. The 51-year-old’s pay rise came on top of his salary doubling the previous year and meant his...

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves suggests Andy Burnham would 'crash the economy' and doom Labour to 'irrelevance' as party's leadership war rages on eve of crucial conference

The Chancellor appeared to take a swipe at the Greater Manchester mayor following his headline-grabbing intervention earlier in the week.

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1 week ago Labour leadership war rages as Cabinet minister praises 'fantastic' Andy Burnham amid challenge to Keir Starmer... and poll shows Manchester mayor is party's best option

On the eve of Labour 's annual conference in Liverpool, Andy Burnham has stirred up a civil war within the party's ranks following his bold pitch for the leadership.

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2 w. ago Christian Horner pay rise revealed in Red Bull F1 accounts before axe and £80m payoff

Red Bull's accounts from 2024 also show another modest profit for the Formula 1 team, while the huge payout given to axed boss Christian Horner will be reflected in their 2025 financial performance

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2 w. ago Health secretary hits out at Trump autism claims: ‘Don’t pay attention whatsoever’

The health secretary has it out at Donald Trump’s unproven claims that taking paracetamol whilst pregnant is linked to a rise in autism, urging people not to “pay any attention whatsoever” to him.

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2 w. ago 'Shapeshifter' Keir's latest buzz word: Labour hopes 'contribution' can finally give PM's floundering government direction amid Cabinet despair at lack of grip

An influential think-tank has been pushing the PM to adopt the term as a way of countering criticism about the government's lack of direction.

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3 w. ago No 10 defends PM ‘fight of our times’ remarks after condemning march violence

Speaking at Cabinet on Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer said ‘we are in the fight of our times’ following the Unite the Kingdom march.

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3 w. ago Revealed: Sadiq Khan now earns more than Keir Starmer as London mayor's pay rises to £170,000

£5k pay rise believed to make Sir Sadiq the best-paid politician in the UK - as number of City Hall staff soars to record levels

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3 w. ago Government payroll surges to record 4.04 million on NHS and civil service hiring spree

But state pensioners can look forward to £560 pay rise next April as wage growth stays above inflation

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3 w. ago Why British workers keep getting pay rises despite weak hiring

Settlement after first UK hotel strike for decades encapsulates problems Bank of England is grappling with

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3 w. ago Union boss behind Tube strike warns drivers on £72k could walk out again despite 3.4% pay rise

The RMT rejected a 3.4% pay offer and is campaigning for a cut in members’ 35-hour weeks

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