Labour's jobs crunch ahead of Budget: Vacancies slump to 12-year low outside Covid despite unemployment easing - with firms blaming tax raids and minimum wage hikes

Daily Mail - Oct 20, 2026

With barely a week until Chancellor John Healey delivers the Budget, official data laid bare the fragile state of the market for workers.

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PWD group seeks NBI help in case vs ‘macho’ hosts

Oct 20, 2026

PWD group seeks NBI help in case vs ‘macho’ hosts

MANILA, Philippines — A party-list group advocating for persons with disabilities (PWDs) made good on its promise to file a complaint against the hosts and producers of the recently canceled “Machong Chismisan” podcast over remarks that mocked TV host Kris Aquino’s son, Josh, who is on the autism spectrum. On Monday, 1PWD party-list Rep. JD

House prosecution to submit evidence vs. Sara Duterte this week

Oct 20, 2026

House prosecution to submit evidence vs. Sara Duterte this week

The House prosecution panel will submit its formal offer of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte before Friday"s deadline, with prosecutors maintaining that financial records contradict her public image of living a simple life.

Don't play victim, PAS to blame for PN deregistration - Bersatu

Oct 20, 2026

Don't play victim, PAS to blame for PN deregistration - Bersatu

Azmin tells PAS and its allies to take responsibility, quit trying to gain sympathy.

DA proposes P62-B plan to address dry spell impact

Oct 20, 2026

DA proposes P62-B plan to address dry spell impact

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing a P61.99-billion action plan to minimize the impact of El Niño on the country’s farm production to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers and fishers. The DA said the proposed spending includes P6.2 billion in fuel and fertilizer subsidies under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry,

Marcoleta suspended due to plunder case

Oct 20, 2026

Marcoleta suspended due to plunder case

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division on Monday suspended Sen. Rodante Marcoleta due to his plunder case. Marcoleta was charged with plunder for accepting a P75-million donation while sitting as a party-list congressman, which he admitted in a television interview in November last year. In a statement, the Third Division said “Senator Rodante D.

JV Ejercito: Funding for flagship projects under 2027 budget should be untouched

Oct 20, 2026

JV Ejercito: Funding for flagship projects under 2027 budget should be untouched

Senate finance panel chairman JV Ejercito on Tuesday said funding for infrastructure flagship projects of the Marcos administration under the 2027 national budget should not be reduced so the Philippines can keep up with its neighboring countries.

The Greater Manchester garden centre being 'badly let down' is set for change

Oct 20, 2026

The Greater Manchester garden centre being 'badly let down' is set for change

Those in charge have set out a plan to secure the centres future

Dole suspends operations of 6 vessels of MV June Aster firm

Oct 20, 2026

Dole suspends operations of 6 vessels of MV June Aster firm

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has indefinitely suspended the operations of six vessels of Atienza Interisland Ferries after the Sept. 9 fire that gutted one of its passenger-cargo vessels, the MV June Aster, off the coast of Coron, Palawan. Based on the documents shared to media, the work stoppage order

Pictures show epic scale of Manchester Town hall refurbishment

Oct 20, 2026

Pictures show epic scale of Manchester Town hall refurbishment

Take a look inside Manchester Town Hall as refurbishment works finally near completion after an eight-year and £524m revamp

Supangan takes over as new PCG commandant

Oct 20, 2026

Supangan takes over as new PCG commandant

MANILA, Philippines — Vice Adm. Rommel Supangan is the new commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), replacing Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, Palace press officer Claire Castro announced on Monday. President Marcos led Supangan and Gavan’s Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at the Coast Guard Fleet, Port Area, City of Manila. Supangan, a graduate

Inside Manchester Town Hall as £524m refurbishment finally nears completion after eight years

Oct 20, 2026

Inside Manchester Town Hall as £524m refurbishment finally nears completion after eight years

"It will be a civic masterpiece in which the city can take great pride."

Rafizi demands PM come clean on Zetrix AI losses, immigration system's future

Oct 20, 2026

Rafizi demands PM come clean on Zetrix AI losses, immigration system's future

Bersama co-leader says no MP or party has focused on public interest implications.

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