US steel customers spooked by tariffs, Tata says
US tariffs on imported steel and aluminium have “spooked” customers of British steel, according to Tata Steel UK. Chief executive Rajesh Nair told MPs some American customers were seeking other…
Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
The work and pensions secretary has set out plans to “fix the broken benefits system” and tackle the “perverse incentives” driving people to depend on welfare. Liz Kendall’s announcement is…
Under-22s to be excluded from incapacity benefits
Under-22s with long-term illnesses or disabilities will no longer be able to claim a health top-up on universal credit under government plans. It was one of the measures announced by…
‘If I lose my benefit payments I’ll struggle to get to work’
People currently claiming long-term sickness and disability benefits have shared their concerns about an overhaul of the welfare system. The government has announced plans for major changes to benefits, which…
‘If I lose my benefit payments I’ll struggle to get to work’
People currently claiming long-term sickness and disability benefits have shared their concerns about an overhaul of the welfare system. The government has announced plans for major changes to benefits, which…
‘Too much bureaucracy,’ Reeves tells regulators
The chancellor has told regulators there is “too much bureaucracy” as she aims to slash red tape to boost economic growth. Rachel Reeves met industry watchdogs on Monday, revealing plans…
Tesco to raise wages by 5% but scrap Sunday bonus
Tesco will lift pay for its store staff by 5.2% but will scrap the extra pay for working on Sunday. The UK’s biggest supermarket chain said the hourly rate will…
Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Kendall
The work and pensions secretary has insisted her planned overhaul to benefits rules will be fair, as Labour MPs wait for details of expected welfare cuts. Liz Kendall said the…
Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back
Two US judges have ordered several federal government agencies to reinstate the jobs of probationary employees fired en masse by the Trump administration last month. In California, District Judge William…
Musk’s Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating to Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Mr Musk is a close ally of…