People in the UK are far more concerned about immigration than people in other countries with similar levels of migrants, according to a Gallup poll. According to Gallup’s inaugural World’s Most Important Problem report, just over one in five Britons (21%) named immigration as their No. 1 concern, statistically tied with mentions of the economy…

Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson has introduced a two email limit for young lawyers who are hesitant to make phone calls, warning that a “generational divide” hampers efficient charging decisions. Mr Parkinson said: “Many issues are just solved quicker through a call rather than through endless email exchanges.” The Crown Prosecution Service now requires…

A three-day rail union national strike in Spain over safety concerns which was set to last until Wednesday has now been called off after authorities agreed to boost investments and reinforce staffing following a number of high-profile train accidents. The government will invest €1.8bn ($2.15bn) in railroad maintenance until 2030 and will hire 3,650 additional…

A report by the National Cyber Security Centre reveals that the Chancellor’s November Budget was accessed nearly 25,000 times ahead of its official publication due to a leak from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). An initial review suggested it has been downloaded about 43 times. The probe also found that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring…

Deloitte will transform its training for junior auditors as AI automates many entry-level tasks. Starting in September, new audit staff will receive enhanced training in communication and problem-solving, alongside AI tool usage. They will also complete 12 of the 14 associate chartered accountant (ACA) exams in their first year, gaining more study days. Allee Bonnard,…

Vodafone’s chief executive has said there will be no forced redundancies for retail staff following the £16.5bn merger with Three. “Our presence in the high street is really key to our business model,” said Margherita Della Valle. The merger is expected to result in £700m in cost savings or extra sales, with integration progressing ahead…