US envoys in push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Diplomats return to the region, as Lebanon’s PM expresses cautious optimism over a truce....
Month : November 2024
GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises
The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not....
‘I can’t run a business like this’: Why the WordPress row matters
WordPress’s tools are used by 40% of the world’s websites, making this a spat with big consequences....
‘This catastrophic Budget will push up the price of a pint’
Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses....
Child benefit reform plans scrapped
A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual’s, will not go ahead....
The house paints that promise much more than colour
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off....