Martin Routledge

Oct 30, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Adam Fineberg |Ann McGauran |Martin Ford |Martin Routledge

The key to evaluating the chancellor's Budget is to consider whether its suite of measures  comprehensively supports economic, physical and social prosperity and growth for all citizens and places, and UK plc. This should align with a predetermined philosophy and plan that is well-communicated as a programme for government and the country's future over the short, medium and long terms.

Oct 30, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Dan Peters |Ann McGauran |Martin Routledge |Heather Jameson

POLITICS Budget: Minimum wage and National Insurance rises to hit councils Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed rises to the minimum wage and employers’ National Insurance contributions, piling further pressure on council budgets. By Dan Peters | 30 October 2024 SHARE Rachel Reeves (c) Martin Suker Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed rises to the minimum wage and employers' National Insurance contributions, piling further pressure on council budgets.