GB News Radio surpasses Times Radio in audience numbers with a 63% increase in listeners over the past year, according to RAJAR ratings. The station is now the UK’s fastest-growing radio channel.
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Rayner sets ambitious housing targets in planning overhaul
Angela Rayner announces a major overhaul of England’s planning rules, aiming to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. The new targets and ‘grey belt’ reclassification aim to boost housing affordability but face criticism.
Labour boosts clean energy funding with record £1.5bn auction
Labour boosts clean energy funding with a record £1.5bn auction to revive the UK’s green sector.
Hidden cost of UK workplace sickness soars to £100bn annually, report finds
The cost of workplace sickness in the UK has soared to over £100bn annually, driven by high levels of presenteeism and lost productivity.
Some taxes will rise in 30 October Budget, says Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms that taxes will rise in Labour’s 30 October budget, while ruling out increases in national insurance, VAT, or income tax.
Private school closures expected as VAT charge implemented early
Labour’s unexpected January VAT on private school fees causes parent panic and predicts closures among independent schools.
Labour government presses ahead with non-dom tax reforms
Non-doms face disappointment as Labour confirms implementation of the 4-year Foreign Income and Gains regime, with no delays or major changes to original proposals.
McDonald’s global sales drop for the first time in four years as cost of living impacts consumer choices
McDonald’s reports a 1% decline in global sales for Q2 as inflation-weary consumers opt for cheaper meals or eat at home. The company plans to introduce meal deals and new menu items to counteract the trend.
Retail sales slump in July — can labour’s victory reverse the trend?
Wet weather and attractive savings rates led to a sharp decline in July retail sales, says CBI. Will Labour’s election win boost consumer spending?
Taxpayers urged to heed HMRC’s simple tax assessments
Over half a million taxpayers, including pensioners, are set to receive HMRC’s simple tax assessments. Ignoring these could lead to penalties and missed tax deductions, warns Blick Rothenberg.
Communicating your ESG efforts through content marketing
Effectively communicating your Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials through content marketing is an essential prerequisite of companies of all sizes today.
Airbus chief acknowledges significant production delays
Airbus, the global leader in aircraft manufacturing, has conceded that the company is lagging behind on its orders due to supply chain “bottlenecks.”
Unions demand flexible working for civil servants
Unions urge Labour to allow civil servants to work from home, opposing ONS mandates for in-office attendance. Discover the latest developments in the push for flexible working arrangements.
Women in their 50s face looming pension crisis
Women in their 50s are on the verge of a pension crisis due to substantial caring responsibilities and inadequate retirement savings, according to Catherine Foot, director of Phoenix Insights, a think tank associated with the UK’s largest retirement savings firm.
Mike Lynch to campaign for Britons wrongly convicted in the US
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch to campaign for Britons wrongfully convicted in the US after his fraud acquittal.
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