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Rising water bills condemned

19 December 2024

Water bills will rise by more than one-third over the next five years, much of it in 2025. The regulator, Ofwat, previously said that that the price rises would far less. Unions and campaign groups have condemned the move.

Britain up for grabs

19 December 2024

The number of British companies sold to foreign investors continues to rise, up sharply on last year. This is not “investment” but amounts to selling British industry on the cheap.

Farming under threat

18 December 2024

Farmers continue to campaign against tax changes and other threats to farming. This focuses attention on food production and the condition of our countryside.

Nationalisation…or not

18 December 2024

The government proposes to return most passenger rail services to public ownership. This will not necessarily improve services. Key areas are left out, so the industry will remain fragmented.

Pay agreement at Rolls-Royce

18 December 2024

Rolls-Royce aerospace workers have eventually settled a multi-year pay agreement after prolonged negotiations. The industry has often led the way on pay levels, but that may change with the employers exploiting fragmentation and outsourcing.

Pay review sparks outrage

17 December 2024

The government has announced a public sector pay rise of 2.8 per cent for 2025. Unions have denounced this as a cut in real pay. They are gearing up for a fight on pay again.

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