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UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment

The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.

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Paphitis Warns of Mass UK High Street Closures Amidst Budget Fears

Retailer Theo Paphitis warns of mass high street closures due to further potential tax hikes in the UK's upcoming budget; 2024 store closures are predicted to top 17,000, exceeding previous years.

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Labour Government Reports Economic Growth, Plans Further Investment

The U.K. Labour government reports economic progress in its first year, citing faster wage growth than under the Conservatives, 384,000 new jobs, and new trade deals with the U.S., India, and the EU; the government plans further investments in infrastructure and skills training to boost productivity...

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UK Job Market Cools Amidst Rising Inflation and Slowing Wage Growth

UK unemployment remains at 4.7 percent, while real wage growth slowed to 1.1 percent in the three months to June 2025 due to 3.6 percent inflation; payroll employment fell by over 8,000 in July, with declines concentrated in hospitality and retail.

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Record Low Hiring Intentions in Britain Amidst Rising Costs and Economic Uncertainty

A record low of 57% of British private sector employers plan to hire in the next three months due to a £25bn rise in employer national insurance contributions and economic uncertainty, impacting young people most severely, according to three separate surveys released Monday.

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Stagnant Wages Expose Cost of Living Crisis in Cannock Chase

A community food table in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, is witnessing a surge in full-time workers seeking assistance due to the cost of living crisis; analysis shows a significant disparity between wage increases in Cannock Chase (8.4%) and the UK average (21.6%), leaving many families struggling d...

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England Drought: 11 Regions Affected, Harvests at Risk

England is facing a severe drought affecting 11 of its 14 Environment Agency regions; depleted water reserves, impacting harvests, and low river levels are causing concerns, with some areas implementing water restrictions.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Reeves Prioritizes Productivity in Autumn Budget to Tackle UK's Economic Slowdown

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will prioritize fixing Britain's productivity record in her autumn budget, focusing on increased infrastructure investment and planning reform to counter sluggish growth and a potential £40bn budget deficit, possibly necessitating tax increases despite previous commitment...

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Oasis Tour to Boost UK Economy by £1.1 Billion, but Inflation Concerns Remain

Oasis's 17-date UK tour is expected to generate £1.1 billion for the British economy, boosting local businesses but potentially increasing inflation due to high demand and increased hotel prices; the tour's success has been compared to Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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UK Job Losses Rise Amidst Economic Slowdown

Britain's July job market saw 8,000 job losses, a 164,000 decrease in payroll employees since last year's election, and unemployment at 4.7%, impacting Chancellor Reeves' economic plan; economists blame a weak economy and increased employer national insurance contributions.

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Strong Pound Defies Britain's Weak Economy

The British pound has strengthened to $1.34 against the dollar, defying predictions based on Britain's weak fiscal position, due to investors moving away from the dollar and seeking higher returns in the UK; this impacts inflation and UK competitiveness.

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FTSE 100 Executive Pay Reaches Record High Amidst Shareholder Backlash

Melrose executive Peter Dilnot received a record-breaking £45.4 million bonus in 2024, prompting significant shareholder backlash and highlighting the growing disparity between executive and average worker pay within FTSE 100 companies.

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