News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/business-finance/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:01:42 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Minimum wage rise 'fantastic news for millions’ – GMB says https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/minimum-wage-rise-fantastic-news-for-millions-%E2%80%93-gmb-says https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/minimum-wage-rise-fantastic-news-for-millions-%E2%80%93-gmb-says

The GMB Union has responded to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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In a video message posted today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves said: “I know that the cost of living is still the number one issue for working people and that the economy isn't working well enough for those on the lowest incomes. 

]]> Business & Finance Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:49:32 +0000 African Development Fund commits $14 million grant to scaling up climate resilience across the Sahel https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/african-development-fund-commits-$14-million-grant-to-scaling-up-climate-resilience-across-the-sahel https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/african-development-fund-commits-$14-million-grant-to-scaling-up-climate-resilience-across-the-sahel

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 of the Programme to Strengthen Resilience to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in the Sahel (P2-P2RS) in Abidjan on 21 November 2025.

]]> Business & Finance Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:03:47 +0000 Chancellor’s Budget to build a fairer, stronger, and more secure Britain https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-announces-increase-to-the-national-living-wage-and-national-minimum-wage https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chancellor-announces-increase-to-the-national-living-wage-and-national-minimum-wage

The Chancellor will deliver a Budget later today [26 November] that takes the fair and necessary choices to deliver on the Government’s mandate for change.

]]> Business & Finance Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:01:20 +0000 AAK President and CEO has acquired additional shares in the company https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aak-president-and-ceo-has-acquired-additional-shares-in-the-company https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/aak-president-and-ceo-has-acquired-additional-shares-in-the-company

President and CEO Johan Westman has exercised warrants and acquired 9,392 shares in the company, with his total shareholding in AAK now amounts to 73,000 shares.

]]> Business & Finance Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:25:06 +0000 Chief Secretary to the Treasury responds to the Public Sector Finances statistics for October 2025 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-responds-to-the-public-sector-finances-statistics-for-october-2025 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-responds-to-the-public-sector-finances-statistics-for-october-2025

Responding to the Public Sector Finances statistics for October 2025, Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray said: “Currently we spend £1 in every £10 of taxpayer money on the interest of our national debt.

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