Economy

EasyJet reaches ‘agreement in principle’ over potential takeover

**EasyJet Reaches “Agreement in Principle” for Potential Takeover Amidst Prior Castlelake Bids** **London, UK** – Low-cost airline EasyJet has announced it has reached an ‘agreement in principle’ regarding a potential takeover, a significant development for the budget carrier. The announcement comes after EasyJet had previously disclosed and rejected four separate takeover offers from US investment […]

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‘Start work at 11’ – but will other bosses be as flexible over England’s 1am match?

**Euro 2024: England’s 1am Kick-Off Tests UK Employers’ Flexibility and Common Sense** As England prepares to face Slovenia in their crucial Euro 2024 group stage decider, UK employers are facing a late-night dilemma that could impact productivity the following day. With the match kicking off at 1am BST on Wednesday morning, businesses are being urged

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What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?

The government’s proposals to offer more protections to cohabiting couples in England and Wales represent a significant potential shift from the current legal landscape. If enacted, these changes could profoundly impact the finances of unmarried couples, particularly in the event of a separation. Currently, there is no concept of “common law marriage” in England and

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Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport

Here’s an update and analysis on the averted strikes at Aberdeen Airport: — ### **Aberdeen Airport Strikes Averted, Preventing Significant Travel Disruption** **UPDATE:** Strikes involving baggage screening staff at Aberdeen Airport, scheduled to begin on Monday, have been successfully averted. The Unite union, which represents the staff, had previously warned that the industrial action would

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SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year

**SSE Airtricity Customers Face 6.2% Electricity Price Hike, Adding Over £70 Annually** **Dublin/Belfast** – SSE Airtricity has announced a significant increase in its electricity bills, rising by 6.2%. This adjustment translates to an additional cost of approximately 20 pence per day for customers, accumulating to an extra **£71.57 annually**. This move by SSE Airtricity underscores

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Economy

Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax

Burnham’s statement suggests a degree of flexibility or willingness to consider tax changes, but it is immediately tempered by the Labour leadership’s firm commitment to not raising the major “big three” taxes: VAT, income tax, and national insurance. Here’s an analysis of what this implies: **Key Takeaways:** 1. **Limited Scope for “Movement”:** While Burnham sees

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