Jul 2, 2024 | Current Affairs
Gross domestic product (GDP) was expected to grow by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, but slightly surpassed this despite a 0.3% decline in the previous quarter. While GDP showed no growth in April, Q1 saw a 0.7% increase, 0.3% higher than the same quarter in 2023...
Jul 1, 2024 | Current Affairs
Domestic gas and electricity prices have dropped, but costs will rise again in October. Ofgem's new price cap for England, Wales and Scotland has reduced a typical household's annual energy bill by £122, bringing it down to £1,568-the lowest in two years. However,...
Jun 27, 2024 | Current Affairs
New research has found that 45% of workers have increased their workloads, and 62% experience a faster pace of work. Consequently, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for assistance. The survey revealed that 62% of people have seen their workplaces speed...
Jun 24, 2024 | Current Affairs
As councils nationwide face financial constraints, council tax debt has surged by 9% in the past year. This represents a 71% increase since pre-pandemic levels, when the debt stood at £3.5 billion, as more residents struggle with council tax bills. Debt charity...
Jun 21, 2024 | Current Affairs
The Bank of England (BoE) indicated it may cut interest rates in August, marking the first reduction over four years. On Thursday, the Bank decided to keep interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25% in a closely contested vote. Recent data showed inflation slowing to...
