Health service workers get pay bump, better conditions Workers across NSW health services have come to a wage agreement with the state government as nurses and midwives continue to negotiate for better pay. AAP · Oct 29, 2024
UK gender pay gap reduces to 7% for 2024, ONS data shows The general secretary of the TUC said the gap is declining at a ‘snail’s pace’. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024
Budget 2024: Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go on '£20 billion' investment spree in UK through higher borrowing A string of tax rises are also expected to be announced in the Budget many of which will hit London hard Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
British businesses grow at slowest rate in 11 months amid Budget uncertainty Chancellor Rachel Reeves has struck a pessimistic tone around the Budget, warning of ‘tough decisions’. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024
France braces for economic judgment amid political turmoil and record debt France's financial future is under close scrutiny this month as two of the world's top credit rating agencies assess the country's ability to manage its mounting debt. Meanwhile, a hung parliament, fierce budget debates and a record-high deficit have brought the economy to the edge of crisis. Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024
UK Economy Rebounds In August In Boost To New Govt Britain's economy bounced back in August, official data showed Friday, boosting the new Labour government ahead of its maiden budget later in October. International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024
Flexible working and paternity leave: What you need to know about the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill There are 28 separate changes in the Employment Rights Bill The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024
The Guardian view on inequality in the UK: what kids can teach us Editorial: To get a sense of how unfair Britain is, consider the prospects for its children The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2024
October Stock Market: More Trick Than Treat? The S&P 500 (SPY) has been in the plus column for 5 straight months. Investment pro Steve Reitmeister shares why that party ends in October and how to prepare for resumption of the bull market in November and beyond. Read below for full story. StockNews.com · Oct 8, 2024
US Private Sector Adds More Jobs Than Expected In September: ADP US private sector hiring picked up in September, with employers adding more jobs than anticipated, according to data released Wednesday by payroll firm ADP. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2024
New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought The UK economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2024
Final budget outcome shows 2023-24 surplus of $15.8 billion The budget surplus for last financial year has come in at $15.8 billion, well exceeding the $9.3 billion that was forecast in the May budget. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2024
Key business survey for September points to slowing growth ahead of the Budget The PMI reading of 52.9 is down from 53.8 in August and below City expectations of 53.5 Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024
Rachel Reeves tells civil servants to get back in the office in London to boost Britain's productivity Civil servants should get back in the office in Whitehall and other parts of Britain to boost the economy, says Rachel Reeves. Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2024
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Rachel Reeves must focus on growth, not just doom Round numbers should be no more interesting or enlightening than any other. But the revelation that Britain’s debt has hit 100 per cent of GDP is unlikely to lift the sense of gloom that has already settled above Whitehall.
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Healthy jobs numbers to keep RBA on the sidelines Australia's economy may be limping along but jobs are still going, although mostly part-time gigs and predominantly roles in the public sector.
Kiplinger · Sep 18, 2024 Should We Worry About the Slowing U.S. Economy With the labor market cooling off and financial markets turning jittery, just how healthy is the economy right now?
Top News · Sep 17, 2024 Brexit Causing Significant Decline In UK-EU Goods Trade Brexit's impact on UK-EU trade relations post-2020, highlighting challenges and recommendations for enhancing economic growth.
AAP · Sep 15, 2024 Resilience of jobs market put to test Fresh labour force data will be watched closely following the Reserve Bank's assessment it was still operating above 'full employment'.
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 UK Economy Stalls, Dealing Blow To New Government Britain's economy stalled again in July, official data showed Wednesday, dealing a blow to the new Labour government that has put growth expansion at the top of its priority list.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024 UK economy flatlines in July for second month running THE UK economy flatlined in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest official figures, as the Chancellor said she is “under no…
AAP · Sep 10, 2024 New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers Consumers are becoming more concerned about the sluggish economy and what this could mean for jobs, with cost-of-living becoming a lower order worry.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility Part-time work is fading as the go-to way of meeting flexibility needs and this could open up opportunities to narrow gender-based economic disadvantage.
International Business Times · Sep 6, 2024 US Job Gains Miss Expectations In August As Labor Market Cools US hiring bounced back in August but missed expectations while the jobless rate crept down, government data showed Friday, paving the way towards central bank rate cuts in the coming weeks.
Kiplinger · Sep 5, 2024 Stock Market Today: Stocks End Mixed Ahead of August Jobs Report The main indexes struggled for direction Thursday after data showed the labor market continued to cool.