i Front Page 1st of November 2024
Economists have cautioned that interest rates are expected to decrease at a slower pace following the Budget, due to financial policies affecting mortgages, wages, and inflation.
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Elsewhere in the NHS, the i newspaper reports the that Royal College of Nursing has been accused by other health unions of breaking ranks with their fellow strikers. Representatives from the RCN met with ministers on Tuesday in an attempt to settle a long-running dispute over pay. Other health unions were not invited to take part in discussions. The i reports that the prime minister personally intervened in the dispute over concern about the impact on emergency, cancer and intensive care if RCN members went ahead with their planned 48-hour strike next week.
i Front Page 31st of October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a substantial £40 billion tax increase aimed at boosting investment and growth, with measures affecting National Insurance contributions, capital gains, and inheritance tax, while also promising future investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
i Front Page 30th of October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a 6.7% wage increase for lower earners starting in April, while many will face increased taxes as part of the new financial plans to address the budget shortfall.
