Reserves in the tank, so that as we embark on the journey that we take over the next couple of years, we are confident that we have got enough gas in the tank to see us through that journey. There are two kinds of budget, those that have a specific problem to solve, normally a crisis in the public finances. And there are those where there isnt much to do, chancellors just have to stand up and look like theyve been keeping busy. Well, this one is more in the latter category. Part of the reason for that is that brexit is looming over everything at the moment. The old slogan used to be, you must fix the roof while the sun is shining. Today might be, there is no point in fixing the roof if you think a great big tree might come toppling down on top of it. You should wait to see what happens. Until brexit, getting the deficit down was the main goal, and it slowly came under control. The idea is it carries on going down but the basicjob is farfrom done. Its fair to say that a lot of people, p
The EPFO s provisional payroll data for February 2024 reveals a significant increase of 15.48 lakh net members, with the 18-25 age group constituting 56.36% of new additions. The data also shows a positive trend in female employment, with around 2.05 lakh new female members added during the month. The release highlights a diverse workforce, with growth seen in various industries. Overall, the data reflects a positive outlook for youth employment and inclusivity in the workforce.
Construction has long been a male-dominated field. And while there is still a long way to go to achieve proportional representation, the share of female employment in construction has been