4 Things You Need To Know (15/11/17)
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Welcome to our daily update, where we summarise the key talking points from the last 24 hours.
1. Zimbabwe
An apparent coup is underway in Zimbabwe, with President Robert Mugabe reportedly under house arrest following a military takeover.
Troops seized the state broadcaster, and deployed tanks onto the streets.
Mugabe has often been criticised during his time as leader, with brutality and economic suffering leading to condemnation of his Presidency.
2. Russia
Ciaran Martin, the chief executive of the GCHQ National Cyber Security Centre, has alleged that Russia attacked UK media, telecommunications and energy sectors in the past year. He claims that the attacks are “seeking to undermine the international system”.
3. UK unemployment
UK unemployment has fallen to a record low, figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed today.
The number of jobless fell 59,000 to 1.42 million during the three months to September.
Chancellor Philip Hammond responded with a tweet, stating “Unemployment at record low and productivity now growing at fastest rate since 2011. More still to do at Budget to lock this progress in.”
4. Auto Enrolment explained
Don’t miss our latest video, learn more about Auto Enrolment in our video with Jodie McGrath-Hayes explaining the basics.
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