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Barclays CEO’s Pay Package Could Rise by 45% Under Proposed Overhaul

CS Venkatakrishnan, the chief executive of Barclays, could see his maximum pay increase by 45% under a proposed overhaul currently…

UK Businesses in Critical Financial Trouble Reach Record High Amid Economic Strain

The number of UK businesses facing critical financial distress has surged by a record 50.2 percent quarter-on-quarter, reaching 46,853 in…

Unpaid Internships Reinforce Class Divide, Sutton Trust Finds

Employers offering unpaid or low-paid internships are excluding working-class and disadvantaged young people from key career paths, a new report…

Bank of England Could Cut Rates by Six Times, Goldman Sachs Predicts

The Bank of England could deliver as many as six interest rate cuts by mid-2026, according to new projections from…

Britain’s Soaring Sickness Bill Sparks Concerns Over Benefits System

Britain’s rising sickness bill, now costing the public purse more than £65.7 billion annually, has raised alarms among policymakers and…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Pledges Overhaul of UK Immigration System to Attract Skilled Talent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans for a comprehensive review of the UK’s immigration framework, with a focus on creating…