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United Kingdom: Employees of train companies and teachers call new strikes

United Kingdom: Employees of train companies and teachers call new strikes United Kingdom: Employees of train companies and teachers call new strikes

The workers of 14 train companies of the United Kingdom and the country’s teachers’ union called strikes on Thursday for June and July, respectively, in relation to their current labor disputes, their unions announced. The RMT -union group that brings together the railway employees of 14 train companies in the country- reported today that its […]

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral cost more than $200 million

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral cost more than $200 million Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral cost more than $200 million

The state funeral of the Queen isabel II in 2022, as well as related events, had a cost to the British coffers of 162 million pounds (almost about 200 million euros), the Treasury Department reported on Thursday. Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 in the Scottish castle of Balmoral, two days after receiving the […]

Sunak undertakes an international tour to boost economic growth

Sunak undertakes an international tour to boost economic growth Sunak undertakes an international tour to boost economic growth

British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunakembarks this week on an international tour to boost economic growth and investment in the United Kingdomas well as reinforce support for Ukraine and address global challenges, sources from the official Downing Street residence reported this Saturday. Sunak will attend the Council of Europe Summit in Iceland on the 16th, where […]

King Carlos III does not plan to modify his trip to France despite protests

King Carlos III does not plan to modify his trip to France despite protests King Carlos III does not plan to modify his trip to France despite protests

The British government stated on Thursday “not being aware of any change of plans” in the visit of Charles III to Parisat a time when the French capital is rocked by widespread protests against the retirement reform. The British king will pay a state visit to France from Sunday that is likely to be marred […]

Rishi Sunak paid more than a million euros in taxes since 2019

Rishi Sunak paid more than a million euros in taxes since 2019 Rishi Sunak paid more than a million euros in taxes since 2019

The first Minister Britishthe conservative Rishi Sunakhas paid since 2019 more than one million euros (1,053,060 euros) in taxes during the last three fiscal years of this country, according to what the Government disclosed on Wednesday. Just as the leader had anticipated.”tory“For the sake of transparency about his finances, the Executive published this Wednesday the […]

British inflation rises again and stands at 10.4%

British inflation rises again and stands at 10.4% British inflation rises again and stands at 10.4%

The year-on-year inflation in the United Kingdom It stood at 10.4% in February, compared to 10.1% in January, after having registered three consecutive months without promotions, the National Statistics Office (ONS) reported on Wednesday. “The rise responded to an increase in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, especially vegetables due to bad weather in […]

Compared to Nazi Germany, the British government defends its anti-immigration plan

Compared to Nazi Germany, the British government defends its anti-immigration plan Compared to Nazi Germany, the British government defends its anti-immigration plan

The British government on Wednesday defended its controversial illegal migration bill in the face of widespread criticism, including from former footballer Gary Lineker, star BBC presenter, who compared his speech on refugees to that of the Nazi regime. With this new legislation, the conservative executive of Rishi Sunak seeks to combat the sharp increase in […]

Ford will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in the next three years

Ford will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in the next three years Ford will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe in the next three years

American automobile manufacturer Ford announced Tuesday that it will cut 3,800 jobs over the next three years in Europeciting the need to increase competitiveness and focus on its future electric models. The company said 1,700 product development positions and 600 administrative functions will be cut in Germany. In the UK, 1,000 development division jobs and […]

Amazon workers go on strike in Britain

Amazon workers go on strike in Britain Amazon workers go on strike in Britain

Warehouse workers Amazon they went on strike Britain on Wednesday for the first time due to a dispute over wages and working conditions, adding to a series of labor protests across the country due to the rising cost of living. Unionists at the retail giant voted to strike in Coventry, a city about 160 kilometers […]

Great British executives earn the median salary in the United Kingdom in three days

Great British executives earn the median salary in the United Kingdom in three days Great British executives earn the median salary in the United Kingdom in three days

The executives of the FTSE 100, an index that brings together the hundred largest companies listed on the London stock exchange, had already earned on Thursday, after three working days in 2023, the equivalent of the median annual salary in the United Kingdom, according to a study. They needed 30 hours of work, nine less […]