Monthly Archives: November 2022
BT and unions agree pay rise of up to 16% to stop more strikes
Most workers will get a wage rise of £1,500 in a deal that is set to halt walkouts at the telecoms giant.
Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising
Elon Musk says Apple has cut Twitter advertising and has threatened to remove it from the app store.
Plan to make big tech remove harmful content axed
Minister denies weakening the Online Safety Bill after dropping the “legal but harmful” material measures.
Insulation: £1bn funding for least efficient homes
Government announces extra funding to help those in least efficient homes in lower council tax bands.
North of England faces rail chaos, warns business lobby
Business leaders say ministers must act this week to avert a “meltdown” in the northern rail system.
Thousands of apprentices quit over quality of schemes
Around 100,000 people are dropping out of schemes after firms fail to provide basic training, says a report.
Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits
The government says companies must ensure bills reflect lower energy use for customers who are cutting back.