Titchfield Office for National Statistics civil servants could strike as work from home dispute escalates
A union has opened a ballot for strike action which could affect a number of Hampshire employees as a dispute over a work ...
Strike action on cards for Office for National Statistics
Disputes involving civil servants are escalating, threatening strikes over issues including office closures and working from home.
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Reeves should U-turn on winter fuel payment and farm ‘tax raid’, Tories say
“Last week, the ONS (Office for National Statistics) revealed a staggering 47,000 drop in employment in December. “This is the sharpest fall in employment since the pandemic.” The ...
U.K. Retail Sales Rise for First Time in Five Months
Retailers in the U.K. reported a brighter start to the new year, with sales rising after four straight months of falls, ...
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Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high
There were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol recorded in 2023, compared to 1,276 the year before, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals. There were 10,473 ...
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Gloucestershire new homes provider paves the way for Women in Construction with Apprentice Assistant Site Manager
New homes provider Bromford, which is delivering high-quality new homes across Gloucestershire, is marking this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-16) by showcasing one ...
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Inflation increase could cause 'significant' implications for pensions
The rise in inflation to 3 per cent in January 2025, up from 2.5 per cent in December 2024, could have significant implications for pensions, particularly state pension increases under the triple lock ...