Tag: government
How UK’s Winter Fuel Payment Changes Impact Pensioners’ Welfare
Article: The recent announcement by the UK government to scrap the winter fuel payment has stirred a wave of concerns among pensioners, as approximately 1.5[more...]
John Swinney Becomes Scotland’s Seventh First Minister
Article: John Swinney is set to make history as he is poised to be sworn in as the seventh First Minister of Scotland. A "significant"[more...]
Nigeria Aims for 60% Increase in Revenues to Tackle Widespread Hardship
Nigeria’s government is setting ambitious targets to boost revenues in a bid to tackle widespread hardship and keep debt at sustainable levels. The Finance Minister,[more...]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Injured in Stone-Pelting Attack
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy sustained injuries when stones were pelted at him during his state-wide bus yatra. The incident occurred[more...]
UK Government Raises National Living Wage for 2.7 Million Workers
The UK government has announced a significant increase in the National Living Wage, providing a financial boost for 2.7 million low-paid workers. The main wage[more...]
Auto Industry Faces Economic Risk as Minimum Wage Pushed In Line with Inflation
The Australian government's call to raise the minimum wage in line with inflation has sparked concerns from independent economist Chris Richardson. Richardson warns that this[more...]
China Ramps Up Efforts to Reduce Reliance on Foreign Technology for Its Government Computers
The Chinese government has introduced new guidelines aimed at gradually eliminating foreign technology from its government computers. The move has significant implications for global tech[more...]
The Impact of Changes in State Pension Age: A Story of Women’s Struggle
Changes in the state pension age have had a profound impact on several women, forcing them to make drastic changes in their lives, as highlighted[more...]
BJP’s Surprise Victory in Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha Polls Raises Questions About Congress’ Future
The recent Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh have caused a seismic shift in the state's political landscape, with the BJP managing to secure an[more...]
NatWest Group Set to Pay £350m in Staff Bonuses
The taxpayer-backed NatWest Group is gearing up to pay approximately £350m in staff bonuses, marginally lower than the £367m awarded the previous year, as reported[more...]