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FTSE 100 bosses earn average salary in 3 days

New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the average UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio. Calls grow for boardroom reform.

Labour's union rep law hides taxpayer cost

Labour's new Employment Rights Act grants public sector union reps more paid time off, but removes the requirement to publish the cost to taxpayers, previously £106.4m a year. Read the full story.

UK borrowing at £11.7bn, higher than forecasts

UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year low for November but exceeded expectations, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Read the full analysis.

Reform UK to cut 68,500 civil service jobs if elected

Reform UK unveils radical plan to slash 68,500 civil service posts, saving taxpayers £5.2bn a year. Party vows to end 'woke' policies and 'bloat' if Nigel Farage becomes PM. Read the full details.

Millions Vie for China's Civil Service in Tough Economy

A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.

Australia's Public Sector Faces 5% Budget Cuts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms department heads must identify savings from lower-priority spending, denying major job cuts while redirecting funds to Medicare and tax relief.

Whitehall's £1.3m Pension Pots Amid Private Sector Raid

Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.

NHS Pay Row: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Debate

A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts after a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a teacher highlights the vast pay gap within the public sector. Share your views.

UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast

UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.

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