Fresh analysis suggests the government’s proposed £2,000 cap on National Insurance relief for pension contributions could disproportionately affect middle-income workers, despite being framed as a measure targeting high earners. According to research from Bishop Fleming, the structure of the UK’s National Insurance system creates what has been described as aContinue Reading

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On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Indian consumers could soon face higher beer prices and potential supply disruptions as global brewers operating in the country grapple with escalating costs drivenContinue Reading

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A UK technology company has secured a major $200 million contract with US authorities to deploy advanced fibre-optic sensing systems along American borders, marking a significant milestone for British-developed security technology on the global stage. Sintela, headquartered in Bristol, will provide its “listening” infrastructure to support operations led by USContinue Reading

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What does it look like to combine social work and law in one career? For Anisa Joy Leonard, it looks like long days, steady focus, and a clear mission. She is a social worker. She is also a law student. And she is building a career designed to close gapsContinue Reading

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