Day: December 17, 2024

UK News: UK government to retain ‘golden share’ in parent company of International Distribution Services

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The sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to the Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has been approved by the UK government after a review under national security laws.

A £3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) – the owner of the 508-year-old Royal Mail – by Křetínský’s EP Group was confirmed on Monday morning. Continue reading…
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Rise in wages for skilled workers in manufacturing sector drives increase, but vacancies fall again

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UK pay growth accelerated to 5.2% in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to resist calls for lower interest rates when policymakers meet later this week.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said annual growth in employees’ average earnings jumped after a significant rise in wages paid for skilled workers in the manufacturing sector. Continue reading…
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Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director

Patients have been moved to intensive care or received potentially life-saving treatment such as oxygen as a direct result of hospitals adopting Martha’s rule, NHS data shows.

Doctors and nurses have changed how they care for dozens of very sick patients since its introduction in many parts of the NHS in England during the course of 2024. Continue reading…
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