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Private sector remains under pressure - CBI Growth Indicator

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -13%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. Nonetheless the pessimism has eased noticeably, with expectations at their least negative since November 2024.  

“Unfair” youth minimum wage must go, says TUC – as evidence shows the youth rate is seldom used

Ahead of the Spring Statement tomorrow, new analysis by the TUC today (Monday) shows that a million 18-20 year olds – 85 per cent – are already paid above the youth minimum wage, rendering it not only unfair, but also “obsolete” as only 1 in 7 receives it. 

Local government at its ‘financially weakest’, warns LGA ahead of Spring Statement

In a submission to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Spring Statement, the LGA has expressed real concern over the sector’s capacity to cope over the coming years.

NHS Confederation - Health leaders recognise unacceptable failings in maternity and neonatal care

Rory Deighton responds to the interim findings of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation chaired by Baroness Amos.

Citizens Advice reacts to Ofcom’s Pricing trends for communications services in the UK report

Anne Pardoe, Head of Policy at Citizens Advice, reacts to Ofcom’s Pricing trends for communications services in the UK report

Audit Scotland - Mounting financial pressures will force tough decisions on health and social care services

Integration Joint Boards (IJBs), together with their NHS and council partners, must urgently take decisions on where to redesign, reduce or discontinue services.

Citizens Advice responds to Ofgem's latest price cap announcement

Profitability across the service sector declines further as cost pressures continue to build - CBI Service Sector Survey

Business sentiment and activity across the service sector continued to fall in the quarter to February, albeit at a slower pace, according to the CBI’s latest Service Sector Survey.

Joint statement by UK trade unions in solidarity with Ukraine

The TUC supports the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign’s trade union solidarity statement marking the anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine.  

Wet weather dampens retail sales in February – CBI Distributive Trades Survey

Retail sales volumes fell at a rapid pace in the year to February, extending a run of weakness that dates back to mid-2023. Sales are expected to decline again next month, albeit at a slower rate, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.