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    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
      UK labour disputes
      RMT suspends 2 days of strikes at train operators next week

      Union considers new proposal raising hopes of end to long-running dispute

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
      UK inflation
      Jump in UK inflation and banking tumult complicate BoE rate decision

      Continuing high levels of price rises set UK apart from other major economies

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
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      Windsor framework passed by 515 votes to 29 despite revolt by three ex-Conservative leaders

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      With demand dwindling, this could be the next sector destabilised by aggressive monetary tightening

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      Competition and Markets Authority says it may launch in-depth probe if concerns are not addressed

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      Companies warn initiative will lead to higher costs for consumers without boosting environment

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
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      Eurosceptic Tory MPs concerned over EU laws remaining in force in Northern Ireland

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
      UK inflation
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      Economists and Bank of England had forecast a decline from January to 9.9%

    • Wednesday, 22 March, 2023
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      UK’s best option may be as an aggressive regulator — something the government needs to come to terms with

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      Swiss group rethinks NHS collaboration after low take-up of treatment during rollout via GPs

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      Tory MPs worried move would spark backlash after retirement tax break for wealthy

    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
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      Hunt insists Bank of England should keep focus on curbing inflation

      Ensuring prices fall remains UK government’s ‘first priority’, chancellor tells parliamentary committee

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    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
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    • Tuesday, 21 March, 2023
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      Forcing the unemployed into low-paid work isn’t a good solution to today’s labour market problems

    • Monday, 20 March, 2023
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      RMT union members vote to accept Network Rail pay offer

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      Policymakers will weigh latest inflation data and extent of problems in global banking sector

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