Radical land tax proposal gains traction with support from across the political spectrum
A radical proposal to replace Britain’s complex system of property taxes with a single land tax is gaining unprecedented support from both sides of the...
Today in History: August 27, Krakatoa erupts, causing tsunamis
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2024. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883,...
Thousands of Next workers secure landmark £30 million equal pay victory
More than 3,500 current and former employees of fashion retailer Next have emerged victorious in a historic equal pay battle, marking the first successful claim...
Retail prices fall for the first time in nearly three years amid heavy discounting
Retail prices in the UK have dropped for the first time in nearly three years, as retailers heavily discounted summer stock, particularly in fashion and...
Rising wage costs dampen small business confidence, FSB survey reveals
Rising employment costs have significantly eroded confidence among the UK’s smallest businesses, according to the latest research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The...
Iceland boss warns Labour of potential bankruptcy from ‘shock’ minimum wage rise
Richard Walker, the head of Iceland Foods, has issued a stark warning to Labour, cautioning that a sudden increase in the minimum wage could lead...