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Government's "astonishing failure"

23 July, 2020

Government's "astonishing failure"

The government failed to prepare for the economic impacts of a possible pandemic, according to parliament’s financial watchdog.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Happy for EU

22 July, 2020

Happy for EU

After 4 long nights of talks, the European Union has agreed a €750 billion deal to support its post-coronavirus economic recovery.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Pay rise for frontline workers

21 July, 2020

Pay rise for frontline workers

Almost 1 million frontline public sector workers will get an above-inflation pay rise to recognise their essential work during the pandemic.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Home sales picking up

20 July, 2020

Home sales picking up

Rightmove says it’s seen increased buyer and seller activity following a cut to stamp duty earlier this month
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
2 min read
"Winter wave" prep begins

17 July, 2020

"Winter wave" prep begins

The NHS in England will get an extra £3 billion in funding to help it prepare for a feared winter wave of coronavirus.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
649,000 lose their jobs

16 July, 2020

649,000 lose their jobs

The number of workers on payroll in the UK has fallen by 649,000 since March.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
2 min read
Homebuyers eye commuter belt

15 July, 2020

Homebuyers eye commuter belt

Rightmove says buyer enquiries have doubled for homes worth around £500,000 in towns just outside London.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
2 min read
Economy grew 1.8% in May

14 July, 2020

Economy grew 1.8% in May

The UK economy started growing again in May - but only by 1.8%. That’s less than experts predicted.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Primark turns down £30m bonus

13 July, 2020

Primark turns down £30m bonus

Primark has said it won’t claim the £30 million government bonus for retaining its furloughed staff.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Jump in the (outdoor) pool

10 July, 2020

Jump in the (outdoor) pool

Beauty salons and leisure facilities are allowed to reopen over the next few weeks, starting with outdoor pools and outdoor theatres from tomorrow.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Stamp duty holiday confirmed

09 July, 2020

Stamp duty holiday confirmed

Buyers are exempt from paying stamp duty on the first £500,000 of their new home.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read
Rishi Sunak's "mini-Budget"

08 July, 2020

Rishi Sunak's "mini-Budget"

Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak will make a summer statement to lay out his plans to help the economy recover from coronavirus.
Annie Mellor
Annie Mellor
1 min read