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Balancing work and life now causes more stress than money. New research by productivity provider Avilio finds UK workers are more anxious about managing work/life balance than their financial outlook, with 32% citing it as their leading source of stress — ahead of money, job security, and even the global economy.
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The UK is set to sign a pharmaceuticals deal with the US. The agreement will remove US import tariffs on medicines and increase NHS drug spending. It aims to improve investment conditions, although the long-term NHS budget impact is uncertain.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer denies misleading claims over fiscal shortfall. Starmer defended Chancellor Reeves’ tax and spending decisions amid accusations of misleading public finances. He attributed revenue needs to OBR’s productivity downgrade and confirmed consideration of breaking manifesto tax commitments.
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The Government has revised the Employment Rights Bill following negotiations. The CIPD has welcomed the decision to set the unfair dismissal qualifying period at six months, describing it as a “workable approach” for employers — while warning that further clarity is needed on other aspects of the bill.
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S&A Academy urges leadership training enrolment before L7 funding disappears. The national training provider has called on company leaders and HR departments to register employees before government support worth £14,000 per person is withdrawn in 2026, warning the change could restrict access to senior management development across UK industries.
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Stability was the Chancellor’s watchword, but business heard strain instead. Advisers across law and accountancy say the Autumn Budget leans heavily on tax rises for owners, investors, and high earners, while offering only narrow windows and targeted reliefs for those prepared to plan ahead. Businesses face greater complexity and pressure.
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Government revises plan on unfair dismissal protection for new staff. The UK government has altered its proposal to provide unfair dismissal protection from day one for new employees, following resistance from the House of Lords and industry warnings. Protection will now apply after six months of employment.
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12.8mn Brits plan to buy smart tech on Black Friday. EE research shows one in three consumers struggle to keep devices connected, as the UK’s appetite for wireless gadgets grows faster than their ability to sync them.
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JP Morgan plans to build a major new tower in London. The project will inject £10bn into the local economy and create 7,800 jobs, establishing the bank’s largest European presence. It further supports 38,000 jobs and contributes £7.5bn to the economy.
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EU Parliament votes to delay deforestation regulation by a year. Lawmakers aim to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation and review its impact early next year. The delay would push implementation to 2026 for large firms and 2027 for smaller ones.