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Japan Ditches the Dollar: U.S. Stunned as Japan Retaliates Against Trump's Tariffs!

A video that outlines: -Context: U.S.  imposing EV (electric vehicle) tariffs harming Japan's auto exports.  

British start-up wins £1 million AI prize for breakthrough slashing materials development from years to days

A British AI-driven innovation that dramatically speeds up the development of materials used in wind turbines and electric vehicle batteries has won the UK government's £1 million Manchester Prize.   Polaron awarded £1 million for revolutionary AI technology transforming materials innovation.  

Multimillion-pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector

Minister Jones has announced a multimillion-pound investment in Bristol's space sector from leading German space company OHB.   New multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB to support Plan for Change by creating specialist jobs in Bristol.  

Chancellor's National Wealth Fund to deliver growth and boost security

Chancellor sets new strategy for National Wealth Fund to reflect our Plan for Change, unlocking billions of pounds of private investment into the UK.   New strategic steer will see National Wealth Fund take on higher risk projects as government goes further and faster to kickstart economic growth, make Britain a clean energy superpower and boost security.  

Do We Need Benefit Cuts - The government says it must cut benefits for the disabled - They are completely wrong

The government says it must balance its books and benefits cost too much, so they must be cut.   Nothing could be further from the truth.  

Jobs treading water and wages cooling ahead of big tax and minimum wage changes in April

The number of payrolled jobs has flatlined and average total weekly pay levels have fallen by 1 per cent in real terms since October, adding to a picture of wider economic stagnation ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Statement and big policy changes coming into effect this April, the Resolution Foundation said today (Thursday 20 March 2025).   The latest HMRC payroll data showed that employee jobs have been broadly flat since May - growing by just 3,000 (0.01 per cent).  

Amazon boycott could spread to the UK costing up to £47m in lost sales

Amazon is one of a number of retailers being shunned by consumers over its association with the Trump administration.  Last week, 9% of US Amazon users planned to boycott it.  

Supporting people with complex disabilities

Around 150 additional community toilet facilities for people with complex disabilities and health conditions will be created across the country thanks to £10 million Scottish Government funding over the next two years.   There are currently around 270 of the specially equipped facilities, known as Changing Places Toilets, in Scotland.  

A dangerous road? Examining the ‘Pathways to Work' Green Paper

Yesterday's Green Paper marks a serious attempt by the Government to tackle two major concerns: the growing spend on disability benefits, and the large number of people who are not working through ill-health.   The proposals to tackle the former go much further than reforms suggested by the previous Government; between 800,000 and 1.2 million people are set to lose entitlement to PIP (worth at least £4,000 a year by 2029-30) - as well as any benefits that they (or others) receive that are linked to PIP eligibility.  

Biggest shake up to welfare system in a generation to get Britain working and Take £5Billion Out

Largest welfare reforms for a generation to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs - backed by a £1 billion investment, unveiled by the Work & Pensions Secretary.   Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has confirmed the date that changes to the benefits system saving taxpayers £5 billion will come into effect.