Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced Labour’s new Great British Summer Savings scheme, a package of measures designed to help families tackle the cost of living and enjoy the holiday season together. The initiative includes discounted cinema and theatre tickets, cheaper kids' meals, a continued 5p fuel duty cut, and free summer bus travel for children aged 5 to 15 across England. "Family time should not be a luxury... We are using the power of a stronger economy to improve people’s lives." — Chancellor Rachel Reeves Read Here
Rising Minimum Wage Drives Entry-Level Roles Overseas A dramatic surge in offshoring is raising fresh alarms for the UK youth job market. New data from London-based offshoring firm The Legends Agency reveals a staggering 300% increase in offshored roles in April 2026 compared to last year, closely following the government's latest minimum wage hike. To offset escalating overheads, British firms are increasingly shifting remote support, sales, and admin roles to talent pools in countries like South Africa—slashing up to 50% off staffing expenditures. "The very roles young people rely on to get a foot on the career ladder are the ones most likely to move overseas. If the government wants better-paid jobs in Britain, it must make it more affordable for businesses to create them domestically." — Alex Fenton, Group CEO of The Legends Agency Read Here
This Week’s Best Events Curated by The Thorn If you’d like us to showcase your event to our thousands of subscribers, please email us: [email protected] Research Seminar | European Bayesians in Marketing Summit 2026 Monday 1 June | UCL School of Management, London An academic and industry research seminar gathering top European experts to discuss Bayesian statistics and the future of digital engagement and marketing data. info Public Lecture | Monetary Policy Under the Shadow of Geopolitical Shocks Monday 1 June, 5:30–6:45pm | Wolfson Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building, LSE, London Dr Adriana Kugler leads an essential discussion on how global conflicts, trade strains, and modern geopolitical friction shape international monetary decisions and interest rates. info Public Lecture | The Halted March of the European Left: Lessons from History Monday 1 June, 6:30–8pm | Hybrid / Old Theatre, LSE Old Building, London Dr Matt Myers explores the electoral trajectories, historical shifts, and ideological battles facing progressive movements across Europe. info Workshop | Sustainable Social Policy and Welfare States Annual Workshop Tuesday 2 June | LSE Department of Social Policy, London Bringing together researchers and policymakers to debate the social dimensions of climate change and how green initiatives impact public welfare. info Public Lecture | The Everywhere Millionaire: Who is Really Rich and How They Got There Tuesday 2 June, 6:30–8pm | Hybrid / Old Theatre, LSE Old Building, London Professor Eric Zwick breaks down new data showing how quiet "Main Street" private fortunes are reshaping political and economic power in modern society. info Debate | Westminster Hall: National Policy & Local Impact Thursday 4 June, 1:30–3pm | Westminster Hall, UK Parliament, London An active parliamentary session where MPs gather to debate crucial cross-party policy issues and question ministers. info Panel Discussion | How to Win a Trade War Thursday 4 June, 6:30–8pm | Hybrid / Old Theatre, LSE Old Building, London An expert panel including Martin Wolf and Soumaya Keynes tackles the high stakes of global protectionism, tariffs, and fractured international trade agreements. info Historical Seminar | LSE and the Fabian Society: 130 Years of Partnership Thursday 4 June, 6:30–8:30pm | Shaw Library, LSE Old Building, London Joe Dromey, Baroness Glenys Thornton, and Dr Michael Weatherburn reflect on more than a century of shared policy research, progressive ideology, and social change. info Exhibition | Art from Guantánamo Running daily until Friday 5 June, 10am–8pm | Atrium Gallery, LSE Old Building, London The final week to view this powerful public exhibition showcasing diverse artwork created by detainees, exploring themes of human rights, memory, and survival. info Film Screening & Q&A | Out At Clapham: Madfabulous Sunday 31 May, 4pm | Clapham Picturehouse, London Join London's longest-running LGBT+ film club for a special screening of Madfabulous. The event features an exclusive live Q&A with the film's director, Celyn Jones, hosted by David Robson. Do you have an upcoming event, an opinion or a business you’d like us to showcase? Get in touch! [email protected]
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