Observer Front Page 10th of November 2024
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the UK’s opposition to potential tariffs proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasising the importance of free trade between the two nations.
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The impending walk-out of 40,000 rail workers in strikes next week makes several of Sunday’s papers. The Observer says a wave of “1970s-style economic unrest is threatening to spread from the railways across the public sector” as unions representing teachers and NHS workers warn of potential industrial action over pay. The National Education Union told the paper that unless it received a pay offer much closer to inflation, it would plan to ballot its 450,000 members.
Observer Front Page 3rd of November 2024
Labour is challenging Kemi Badenoch over financial issues relating to public services, proposing significant increases in taxation, spending, and borrowing.
Observer Front Page 27th of October 2024
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, asserts that her upcoming budget will aim to rival the most significant economic periods in Labour’s history, with plans for substantial public and private investment and measures designed to address recent criticisms and reverse perceived declines.
Observer Front Page 20th of October 2024
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to raise National Insurance contributions for businesses, aiming to close a £9 billion gap in NHS funding and bolster healthcare services.