Rishi Sunak has warned that the Government must ‘exercise restraint’ in future pay rises for public servants just after announcing an inflation-busting rise for 900,000 workers. The Chancellor announced a Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) to be unveiled in the autumn that will set departmental budgets for the years to come. Departments have been told that … Read more
Almost 900,000 public sector workers will be given an inflation-busting pay rise as a reward for their service during the coronavirus pandemic. Teachers and doctors will enjoy the biggest pay rises of 3.1 per cent and 2.8 per cent each, which ministers said today was in recognition of their ‘efforts on the frontline during the … Read more
Chancellor announces inflation-busting pay rise for almost a million public sector workers on Covid front line but care workers will miss out Doctors, police officers and teachers are among those to receive increases Teachers and doctors see the largest boost – 3.1% and 2.8% respectively Rishi Sunak said: ‘These past months have underlined what we … Read more
Coinbase paused more than $280,000 in Bitcoin transactions from 1,100 users after Twitter hack on public figures like Elon Musk and Joe Biden Coinbase stopped $280,000 in bitcoin payments after a high-profile hack The payments came from 1,100 individuals who were fooled by the scam A high-profile hack affected 130 accounts last week and has cast … Read more
Prince Philip, 99, will take part in rare public engagement to transfer his role as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles to the Duchess of Cornwall – days after joining the Queen at Princess Beatrice’s surprise wedding Duke of Edinburgh, 99, will take part in a rare public engagement this week He will transfer his role as … Read more
Support for British farmers has soared to a record high as a result of their efforts to keep the nation fed during the pandemic. A new survey reveals that 75 per cent of Britons have a positive view of the farming industry – the highest figure since the Farmer Favourability Survey began in 2012. There … Read more
Support for British farmers has soared to a record high as a result of their efforts to keep the nation fed during the pandemic. A new survey reveals that 75 per cent of Britons have a positive view of the farming industry – the highest figure since the Farmer Favourability Survey began in 2012. There … Read more
Boris Johnson faces calls to back new ’empire-neutral’ public honour as part of plans to reward coronavirus heroes The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was delayed so COVID-19 heroes can be in it The postponed list is expected to include people from BAME communities But Boris Johnson is being urged to back a new ‘empire-neutral’ public … Read more
Five new coronavirus hotspots have tonight been highlighted as part of new data from public health chiefs which reveals the areas most at risk of being plunged into local lockdown. Areas such as Pendle, in Lancashire, Herefordshire, and East Staffordshire have all seen spikes in the number of coronavirus cases in the last fortnight, Public … Read more
Five new coronavirus hotspots have tonight been highlighted as part of new data from public health chiefs which reveals the areas most at risk of being plunged into local lockdown. Areas such as Pendle, in Lancashire, Herefordshire, and East Staffordshire have all seen spikes in the number of coronavirus cases in the last fortnight, Public … Read more