<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Sir Richard Branson has agreed to waive more than £100 million that he was entitled to receive from Nationwide Building Society for the use of the Virgin Money brand in its £2.9 billion acquisition of the bank. Known for his strict licensing agreements granting companies the right […]
Wetherspoon profits jump as Covid recovery continues
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Wetherspoon, the pub chain, has experienced a significant surge in profits, marking an eightfold increase, as it continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Pre-tax profits soared from £4.6 million to £36 million in the first half of the financial year, driven by higher footfall in the […]
Staff on sick leave at record highs in the workforce
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> A report from the Resolution Foundation suggests that the number of individuals exiting the workforce due to long-term sickness has reached its highest level since the 1990s. According to the report, the count of economically inactive adults due to ill-health surged from 2.1 million in July 2019 […]
Jeremy Hunt says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s remarks about £100,000 not being a significant salary for residents in his Surrey constituency have sparked controversy and criticism. Hunt made the statement on social media while discussing government childcare eligibility criteria, which exclude families with a parent earning over £100,000. Labour representatives swiftly […]