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Physical health is at the top of all our minds, but coronavirus could have a severe impact on your financial health too. It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout. The good news is that many institutions such as … Read more
2020 OLYMPIC GAMES The Olympic torch relay in Greece was cancelled on Friday March 13 – just a day after the flame was lit in Olympia. Large crowds mobbed Hollywood actor Gerard Butler as he lit the cauldron in the Greek city of Sparta despite repeated warnings for spectators not to attend because of coronavirus. That forced … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak effectively signed a blank cheque tonight as he unveiled a huge new coronavirus bailout to cover the wages of millions of people and stop firms going bankrupt. He said the government will cover 80 per cent of salaries up to a ceiling £2,500 a month – equivalent to the UK average wage … Read more
Workers in Britain could receive an emergency weekly wage subsidy in what would be the biggest state economic intervention since the Second World War. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to unveil a huge package of wage subsidies today to help save stricken companies and employees amid the coronavirus crisis. Two of the measures being considered … Read more
The Government must cover the wages of workers’ threatened with the loss of their livelihoods due to the coronavirus, furious MPs demanded today. Treasury minister John Glen was blasted by both Labour and Tory backbenchers as he tried to explain help for those facing unemployment as the economy goes into meltdown in the face of … Read more
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has reportedly warned that the US could see an unemployment rate of 20 per cent Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has reportedly warned that the US could see an unemployment rate of 20 per cent as the coronavirus plunges the economy into a recession. On Tuesday, it was revealed that a global … Read more
Cleaning staff walk out of first NHS hospital to treat a coronavirus patient in London in dispute with contractor over unpaid wages Cleaning staff at a London hospital battling coronavirus are not being paid in full Staff at University Hospital Lewisham walked off the job on Thursday as a result A new private company took … Read more
The U.S. launched airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Shia militia members in Iraq Thursday in retaliation for a deadly attack in which two American troops were killed, American officials said. The airstrike targeted militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at Camp Taji, a base north of Baghdad, … Read more
Rishi Sunak put Britain on a war footing against coronavirus today vowing that the UK will not fall into Italy-style chaos. Unveiling his crucial first Budget, the Chancellor insisted his plans will ensure the UK is ‘one of the best placed economies in the world’ to cope with the impact of the disease. He said … Read more
The superhero and cava-quaffing daughter of a miner: Meet the union bosses leading the charge in demanding better wages for lecturers Robyn Orfitelli, 35, is chief pay negotiator for the University and College Union She has taken to picket lines wearing a mask and a black leather ensemble UCU’s boss Jo Grady gave up job as … Read more