Rate of working mothers up 50% in four decades
The proportion of UK mothers of working age in employment has risen by almost 50% since the 1970s, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). As reported by BBC…
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Brexit fears dent confidence in financial sector
Brexit has had a stronger impact on Britain’s financial sector than the global financial crisis, according to a survey reported by Reuters. Although the financial crisis sent some of the…
IFS report: ‘very small’ impact of tariff cuts post-Brexit
A report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said consumers may see prices fall by up to 1.2% if Britain decides to abolish all tariffs following Brexit, according…
Only 10% claim National Insurance top up for relatives providing childcare
Up to 90,000 older people are missing out on a top-up added to State Pensions, according to BBC News. The Adult Specified Childcare Credit is available for those who look…
Ofgem rule change for energy network company investments
New rules from energy regulator Ofgem could see UK consumers save £5bn on bills over five years, according to BBC News. The energy watchdog wants to reduce the amount customers…
ECJ clarifies rules on pregnant workers’ rights
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that firms are able to sack pregnant women as part of general cuts to staffing without breaching rules on protecting pregnant women,…
Grim financial fortunes for British millennials, report confirms
A report from the Resolution Foundation indicates that Britons born since 1981 - known as the millennial generation - have suffered the second biggest financial hit in the developed world,…
EU growth approaches pre-crisis levels
Figures from the European Union statistics office have confirmed that 2017 saw the bloc grow at its fastest pace in a decade, according to BBC News. In 2017 the EU…
BoE says UK jobless rate will fall in 2018
The level of unemployment in the UK is set to fall faster than the Bank of England (BoE) and other economists had predicted, according to a statement from BoE policymaker…
IFS warning: higher minimum wage will lead to more robots
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned that increasing the living wage could prompt employers to automate more jobs. According to BBC News, plans to increase the minimum hourly…
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