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Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer has criticised Labour MPs who are threatening to vote against the government’s welfare bill, insisting “we have got to get the reforms through”. Ministers say changes to a key disability benefit called personal independence payment (Pip) and universal credit (UC) will save £5bn by 2030. …
Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 19:19 IST Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, says the new provision reflects government’s commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under NPS. UPS has been notified as an option under the NPS. All central government employees part of the Unified …
Water Plus is a Business Reporter client Why smart water management is a hidden opportunity to help businesses stay efficient and cut costs, carbon and energy use in turbulent times. Amid today’s evolving business challenges, effective water management is an overlooked factor that’s helping organisations in the know improve efficiency, …
Symphony Commerce is a Business Reporter client Big promises, broken systems, and hidden tech taxes of buying ‘digital transformation’ tools that didn’t deliver? Here’s your escape plan. You said yes to the pitch. The demo was slick. The sales deck promised transformation. But six months later, no one’s using it …
SAP Emarsys is a Business Reporter client Retail media spend is surging, but consumer products brands need to convert that investment into lasting customer loyalty. Retail media spend is booming. Consumer products giants are pouring billions of pounds into advertising on retailers’ digital platforms to reach shoppers right where they …
Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 17:34 IST Bank FD: Axis Bank and ICICI Bank are offering better fixed deposit rates than HDFC Bank across most tenures, especially for short and long terms. Here’s the full comparison: Here’s the detailed comparison of the latest fixed deposit interest rates among HDFC Bank, ICICI …
Last Updated:June 18, 2025, 13:19 IST Income Tax Return 2025: Form 16 summarises salary income and TDS but excludes other incomes like interest, freelancing, capital gains, rental income, or extra deductions. The deadline to file ITR for salaried individuals is September 15, 2025. Form 16 & ITR Filing 2025: It’s …
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light …
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light …
India’s economy ay grow by 6.3–6.5% in 2025-26, despite these global pressures. (AI image) As the world’s fastest growing major economy, India has a lot of things going right for it – demand is picking up, inflation is down to a 6-year low, and the RBI has reduced repo rate …