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Twitter Job Cuts: What Are Digital Layoffs And What Do They Mean For Employees And Companies?

Elon Musk is progressing plans to slim down Twitter since he bought the 396 million-member platform for US$44 billion (£38 billion) on October 27.  Musk's deal has taken Twitter private, dissolved the platform's board and enhanced his unilateral power as CEO.  

Elon Musk's ‘Twitter Blue' Gives Verification For A Fee - This Could Make Twitter Even Less Safe For Women

The elusive "blue tick" on Twitter, once granted to high-profile users like politicians, celebrities and journalists to verify their identity, is now available for purchase.  Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, has launched Twitter Blue, a monthly subscription service for US$7.99 (£7) that will give users blue tick status and, eventually, perks including fewer advertisements.  

Prime Minister Announces Crucial Winter Kit Delivery For Ukrainian Forces As He Meets Nato Chief

The Prime Minister will welcome the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, to Downing Street today.   The Prime Minister will welcome the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, to Downing Street today.  

BLACK FRIDAY SHORTAGES LOOM AS AMAZON PACKAGING COMPANY VOTES TO TAKE STRIKE ACTION

DS Smith workers, who also make packaging for Brewdog, Diageo and McVities vote for industrial action Amazon faces Black Friday shortages as workers at a packaging firm vote for strike action.   Almost 1,000 GMB members at DS Smith, who also make corrugated packaging for Chivas, Princes and Seabrooks crisps, are balloting for industrial action over a real terms pay cut.  

Breakthrough Pay Deal At University Of Glasgow - Unison Members Vote To Accept

UNISON members at the University of Glasgow have voted to accept a breakthrough pay deal that will see overall pay rises of between 6% and 12.9% this pay year.   UNISON members at the university took impactful strike action for four days in September and October, gaining significant community and political support for their vibrant and well-attended pickets.  

ALARM BILLS - FOUR IN FIVE BRITS BLAST MID-CONTRACT TELECOM BILL RISES AS THREE BECOMES LATEST PROVIDER TO BRING IN INFLATION-LINKED HIKES

New research from Uswitch.com.   Four in five Brits say mid-contract price increases are unfair (81%)[1] and want their monthly bills to stay the same for the duration of their deals (80%)[2].  

£324 Payment To Hit Bank Accounts From Today - Over 8 million households

Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the government this month as the latest Cost of Living Payments are sent out from today (8 November 2022).   Over 8 million households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland who claimed qualifying means-tested benefits during the eligibility period will be automatically paid £324 this month, as part of £1,200 worth of direct help for households.  

Scottish Health Survey 2021 Published

Scotland's Chief Statistician released The Scottish Health Survey 2021 today.  This publication provides information on the health of adults and children in Scotland.  

Podcast - The Tenant Protection Act With Patrick Harvie MSP

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act gives Ministers temporary powers to cap rent increases for private and social tenants, as well as for student accommodation, until at least 31 March 2023, effectively freezing rents for most tenants during this period.   The legislation also prevents the enforcement of eviction actions resulting from the current cost of living crisis and includes a reform of the law on damages for unlawful evictions.  

How HMRC Assesses Profits For Some Sole Traders And Partnerships To Change

How HMRC assesses profits for sole traders and partnerships who use an accounting date between 6 April and 30 March will change from 6 April 2023.   What is changing and when The way HMRC assesses your profits if you're a sole trader or a partnership that uses an accounting date between 6 April and 30 March is changing.