2 h. ago Keir Starmer set for clash with unions as no extra cash for higher pay rises

Schools and hospitals could be forced to make cuts if higher pay awards for teachers and NHS staff need to be drawn from already stretched public sector budgets

Economics

7 h. ago No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes

Ministers have only budgeted for a 2.8% rise for public sector workers.

Events

9 h. ago Ministers consider pay rises for millions of public sector workers amid threat of strikes

The government will give ‘careful consideration’ to the pay recommendations, Stephen Kinnock said

Politics

5 d. ago HMRC expands Help to Save scheme to half a million more people in major rule change

The government's Help to Save scheme, which offers a 50 per cent bonus on savers' money, has been expanded to include an extra 550,000 people - here's everything you need to know

Politics

7 d. ago Number plate checker can tell drivers if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

The quick number plate checker will tell how much CO2 their vehicle emits and what car tax band they fall into - and if they need to pay more in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax bills this year

Economics

9 d. ago Extra cash for living costs available to DWP State Pensioners who meet criteria

The DWP has released new information on the number of people claiming the State Pension, as well as the Pension Credit

Economics

1 week ago Revealed: How 33M extra potholes a year could be fixed if councils used a better approach

Seventeen times more potholes could have been repaired last year if councils used a standardised approach to filling in craters in our local roads, new research has said.

Politics

1 week ago People over State Pension age could be due up to £374 in extra payments this year

People over 66 could be eligible for three separate cash payments due over the new financial year.

Economics

1 week ago SNP minister claims her £19,000 pay rise won't cost the taxpayer a single penny

SNP ministers have faced a backlash after they were handed whopping pay rises.

Economics

1 week ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Readers' letters: Shocked but not surprised by £20,000 pay rise for ministers

A reader is unimpressed with John Swinney’s ‘fairness’ defence of a big pay rise for Scottish Government ministers

Politics

1 week ago Why some Universal Credit claimants won't have had DWP payment increase yet

Benefit rates increased for everyone earlier this month but Universal Credit claimants will have to wait to see the extra money enter their bank accounts

Politics

1 week ago Bonuses surge for top traders at EU investment firms after cap is lifted

European Banking Authority says variable pay for some staff has risen to more than €1mn

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners could be eligible for extra weekly payment of more than £100

The DWP has made new figures available, showing that the State Pension currently gives a regular income for 13 million older people across the UK, with some able to claim extra support

Economics

2 w. ago John Swinney defends £20,000 pay rise for SNP ministers as 'principle of fairness'

John Swinney has claimed allowing his ministers a pay rise is guided by “fairness”.

Politics

2 w. ago Union to debate launching formal ballot for strike action over teachers’ pay

The majority of National Education Union (NEU) teacher members have said they would be willing to strike over the Government’s proposed 2.8% pay rise.

Events

2 w. ago John Swinney defends £20k pay rise for SNP ministers as 'fair'

The First Minister held a press conference in Bute House on Monday morning.

Politics

2 w. ago Danny Ings gets fresh Celtic transfer pitch as forgotten star celebrates in face of title denial – Parkhead bulletin

The Hoops are yet to renew their attempts to bring in another striker next summer

Politics

2 w. ago SNP Ministers to receive £20,000 pay boost at same time as taxes rise for Scots

Ministerial pay will rise after being frozen by Alex Salmond in 2009.

Economics

2 w. ago Celtic hero in £15m transfer claim as he reveals out the box plan to land Brendan Rodgers a sizzling striker

The champions will renew their attempts to sign new striker in the summer transfer window

Economics