The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.
Month: January 2025
Unpaid internship access ‘unfair’ to working class, students say
New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background.
Wales has too many hospitals, says Drakeford
Former first minister tells podcast Wales has too many hospitals and too many beds.
Brat to Brit Awards: Charli XCX leads nominations with five
The Cure have received their first nomination in two decades and The Beatles are up for song of the year.
Defunct funeral firm payments ‘a slap in the face’
Tens of thousands of people are still owed money after Safe Hands fell into administration in 2022.
Murder suspect manhunt after woman dies in Plymouth
Police say the man they are searching for was known to the woman who died.
No plans to join Europe trade scheme, says minister
It comes after the EU’s trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit “reset”.
Tributes after poet Michael Longley dies aged 85
Belfast-born poet Michael Longley dies aged 85, his family says.
Murdered teenager’s family condemn killer’s parole
Michelle Stewart’s family have campaigned for victim’s relatives to have greater recognition in parole decisions.
Enhanced monitoring of Met Police comes to an end
The force was under so called ‘special measures’ for two and a half years, following a series of scandals including the murder of Sarah Everard
