Public sector pay deals to match inflation are unaffordable
Public sector pay rises in line with soaring inflation are “unaffordable”, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has said, raising the chances of a winter of strikes going ahead. Read the full story
Restaurants shrinking their menus to survive cost of living crisis
UK Hospitality reports that offering shorter menus is one of a number of ways restaurants and cafes are trying to get through the winter. Read the full story
Ultra Low Emissions Zone to cover all of London
The Mayor has announced that the Ultra Low Emission Zone will be expanded across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. Read the full story
Rail strikes ‘could cost hospitality £1.5billion a day
The next wave of rail strikes over the festive period could cost the hospitality industry an estimated £1.5b a day, experts have warned. Read the full story
New funding from the Mayor saves vast majority of London’s buses
Additional funding provided by the Mayor has allowed Transport for London (TfL) to reassess its proposals for the bus network and cancel the changes Londoners were most concerned about. Read the full story
Agreement with Singapore opens new fintech market for UK businesses
The UK and Singapore have agreed to a new MoU boosting fintech trade and cooperation at their 7th Financial Dialogue in Singapore on Monday 25 November 2022. Read the full story
100 British companies to move to a permanent four-day week
A hundred UK companies have signed up for a permanent four-day working week for all their employees with no loss of pay, a milestone in the campaign to fundamentally change Britain’s approach to work. They argue that a four-day week would drive companies to improve their productivity, meaning they can create the same output using fewer […]
Government joins with households to help millions reduce their energy bills
New measures set to help hundreds of thousands better insulate their homes and reduce consumption while saving families hundreds of pounds each year. Read full story
Major stations including Heathrow and King’s Cross St Pancras to be hit by extra strike
RMT union members who work at several key London Underground stations will take strike action on Friday 25 November in a continued dispute over the non-backfilling of up to 600 positions which the union claims will compromise passenger and staff safety. The walkout is a culmination of a week-long overtime ban which started on Sunday […]
Companies urged to file accounts early and online to avoid penalties
Companies house are advising companies who are due to file accounts by the end of December to use their online services where possible and allow plenty of time before deadline. Read the full article
