The UK government has hit back against claims by opposition parties that the newly-agreed trade deal with India could disadvantage British workers. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC there was “no situation” in which he would “ever tolerate” British workers being undercut as a result of a trade agreement. One part of the deal...
Jake Wallace BBC News, South West Rob Braddick Rob Braddick said the changes will affect how many people he employs A north Devon businessman has said he will have to cut staff in response to a hike in National Insurance (NI) payments paid by employers. NI contributions paid by employers changed from 13.8% to 15%...
Tamsin Melville BBC News, Cornwall George Thorpe BBC News, South West BBC Natalie Moore said the cost of living crisis was still having a big impact on hospitality Some business owners in Devon and Cornwall are worried a hike in National Insurance (NI) payments paid by employers could be “a hammer blow”. NI contributions paid...
Family picture Lilly, whose full name we are not including, is left with scarring on her cheek and around her eye following the dog attack 18 months ago A father wants a change in the law over pet insurance, after his daughter’s face was left scarred by a dog attack outside their home. Currently, it...
John Acres BBC News, Devon Julia Gregory BBC News, South West Yui Monk/ BBC Employers will have to find more money to pay National Insurance increases The owners of two campsites in Devon have said they are hopeful of a busy Easter but are concerned about National Insurance increases for employers coming in next month....
On Tuesday 25 March, climate crisis and anti-genocide protesters across England came together to target insurance companies complicit in death and destruction around the world. A press release from Boycott Bloody Insurance explained that: groups from the climate justice, Palestine liberation and migrants rights movements, held protests in cities across England. Protests took place in...