British Economy
Red Whale, a leading provider of lifelong learning and education for GPs and primary care clinicians, has joined the Medical Defence Union (MDU) group, it was announced today. The two organisations, which came together on 31 October 2023, will work hand-in-hand to develop new ways of supporting healthcare practitioners with their educational and professional needs…. Read more »
The Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill had its first reading in the UK Parliament today. The Bill would disestablish the Church of England and remove the automatic right of bishops to sit in the House of Lords. Humanists UK, which campaigns for a secular state, welcomed the introduction of the Bill. The Bill,… Read more »
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The UK’s unemployment rate has remained unchanged despite Britain’s economy flatlining, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the rate of UK unemployment was 3.7 per cent in the three months to December, the same rate that was recorded in the three months to November. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt released a statement, saying:… Read more »
The economy narrowly avoided recession in the second half of last year, according to newly published Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. This is despite growth sharply reducing in December. The ONS reports that output between October and December was flat at 0 per cent. Had the figure been negative, the UK would have met… Read more »
