Scott Challinor
Business Editor for Leaders of Great Britain
Articles published by Scott Challinor - Page 6
Wages up in year to September but negated by inflation
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that wages are increasing at the fastest rate since 2000 excluding the Covid-19 pandemic years, but this is being cancelled out in real terms by higher inflation.
Sunak says tax hikes and spending cuts are coming ahead of fiscal statement
Speaking to the BBC at the G20 summit in Indonesia, prime minister Rishi Sunak has said that higher tax and cuts to public spending will be required to get the economy back on a sustainable footing.
G20 summit: Sunak hits out at “barbaric” Russia and calls for "dialogue" with China
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has condemned Russia’s “barbaric” invasion of Ukraine at the G20 summit in Indonesia, calling on Moscow to “get out” of the besieged country.
NHS Providers boss calls for negotiated solution to avert strike action
Saffron Cordery, the interim CEO of NHS Providers, has said that a negotiated solution is needed to stop NHS staff walking out ahead of the onset of normal winter pressures.
Foreign secretary will attend World Cup in Qatar
UK foreign secretary James Cleverly has said that he will attend the FIFA World Cup in Qatar over November and December in a governmental capacity to help ensure the safety of British football supporters.
UK in new deal with France to crackdown on illegal migration
The UK has agreed a new deal with France to prevent migrants attempting to cross the Channel and access the country.
Inva Consult boss Avni Shah embracing new role as Leaders Council ambassador
Entrepreneur, networker and business leader Avni Shah has been relishing her newfound responsibilities after having been appointed an ambassador for The Leaders Council of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
Leadership in Science: UK signs science and innovation co-operation deal with Switzerland
The UK and Switzerland have this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their research and innovation ties, as both remain unable to access the Horizon Europe scheme.
Aldercar High School to host maiden careers fair in November
Aldercar High School in Langley Mill, Nottingham will be hosting its first careers fair on Tuesday November 15, 2022, in the school’s main hall.
Cost-of-living crisis threatening Levelling Up agenda, new report suggests
New analysis published by the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up [CEILUP] at the University of West London indicates that eight of the government’s 12 levelling up missions are at high risk of not being achieved by 2030.
GTC Scotland to hold National Discussion on Education in virtual debate
The General Teaching Council for Scotland [GTC Scotland] - the teaching profession’s independent registration and regulation body in Scotland - is hosting a virtual opportunity to meet with the independent facilitators of the National Discussion on Education in the country.
Technical Design Services Group continues fruitful partnership with M-AR in 2022
Technical Design Services Group [TDSG] has continued its longstanding and fruitful partnership with offsite manufacturer and contractor M-AR, committing to closely working with the firm moving forwards.
Think-tanks urge government to be mindful of health and social care ahead of fiscal statement
The latest monthly NHS performance statistics have indicated that the waiting lists for hospital treatment stand at a record number of over seven million, and with nurses set to walk out before the end of the year, the situation is likely to intensify.
Home secretary calls for stronger police crackdown on Just Stop Oil protesters
Speaking at the Police Chiefs Conference, home secretary Suella Braverman has urged officers to “take a firmer line in safeguarding public order” following three days of disruption on the M25.
Nurses vote for industrial action, strikes expected before New Year
Nurses across the UK have voted in support of industrial action, with strikes now expected to take place before the end of 2022.
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