Hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) and the minimum wage were contributing to shoppers paying more for their food, the Bank said – and warned the situation will likely get worse. Food inflation hit 4.5 per cent in June, higher than economists had predicted in May, and is predicted to rise to 5.5 per cent next month.Continue reading “Rachel Reeves’ NI Tax Raid Could Increase Food Prices As Autumn Approaches”
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A Raid Finds Illegal Workers At A Chelmsford Restaurant
After an immigration raid discovered undocumented workers, one of whom had entered the country illegally by small boat the year before, the Chelmsford restaurant’s licence was revoked. When East of England Immigration, Compliance, and Enforcement team members visited Mosaic on Springfield Road on June 29, 2023, they reported seeing two undocumented workers. However, Mosaic toldContinue reading “A Raid Finds Illegal Workers At A Chelmsford Restaurant”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 