Tag: National
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April’s 13.25% National Insurance hike faces axe – Sunak has two weeks to act | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The cost of living crisis is set to intensify, at breakneck speed. Last week people were talking about energy bills hitting £3,000 a year. Now they’re talking about £4,000. A couple of days ago, the RAC warned a litre of unleaded petrol could cost £1.60. Now it could blast through £2 or even £3.…
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National Science Day 2022: Why it is celebrated on February 28, history and significance
[ad_1] Each year, February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ by Indian physicist CV Raman. This year, the theme of the celebrations is ‘Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future’ 🗞️Subscribe Now: Get Express Premium to access the best Election reporting and analysis 🗞️…
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National Guard deploys for new emergency: Teacher shortages
[ad_1] New Mexico Army National Guard specialist Michael Stockwell kneels while helping Alamogordo High School freshman Aiden Cruz with a geology assignment, at Alamogordo High School,Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Alamogordo, N.M. Dozens of National Guard Army and Air Force troops in New Mexico have been stepping in for an emergency unlike others…
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Universal Credit ‘falling in value’ as National Insurance hiked and bills rise | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is sounding the alarm that millions of low-income workers are facing a “perfect storm” when it comes to the cost of living. This is primarily due to the exponential rises in energy bill prices and taxes, specifically the 1.25 percentage point hike on National Insurance contributions. Overall, research carried…
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National Deworming Day 2022: From symptoms to prevention, know all about worm infection in children
[ad_1] Every year, February 10 is observed as National Deworming Day to create awareness about the importance of deworming all preschool and school-age children between the ages of 1-19 years. Led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, deworming is done through the platforms of schools and Anganwadi centres in order…
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Boris Johnson defends National Insurance rise and tax freezes | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] During the Prime Minister Questions in the House of Commons today, Leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer questioned Mr Johnson on why he is raising taxes on working people. Sir Keir said: “You can be as stealthy as you like but you can’t hide reality. “We have the highest tax burden for 70 years…
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Experts react on National Tele Mental Health programme
[ad_1] Recognising the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on not just one’s physical but also psychological and emotional health, the government announced a ‘National Tele Mental Health’ programme in this year’s Budget 2022. Touching upon the subject of mental health in recent times, in her hour-and-a-half speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The pandemic has accentuated…