What is the US national debt and how has it grown over time? The national debt grew by more than $4 trillion in 2020 alone. USAFacts · Mar 1, 2023
A 3.9% council tax rise is now being proposed in RCT to help with pressures on social care The council had originally proposed a 3.5% increase but cabinet agreed to increase it to 3.9% due to ongoing pressures in relation to social care Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023
US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Jeremy Hunt can afford public sector pay rises at March Budget, says IFS Ditching fuel duty freeze could pay for more generous settlement, suggests think tank The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
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UK strikes: Which workers' unions are taking industrial action and when? More NHS workers, including junior doctors, nurses and ambulance workers, have voted in favour of walking out Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023
Government debt: you’re a part of it. Is it a problem? Eye-watering government debt makes for good headlines, but how much is too much is far less clear. 360info · Feb 23, 2023
No money left by month-end? Follow these tips NEW DELHI: We all complained about overspending a lot of times and in fact all the times. But then, in spite of being aware that we are an overspender, do we actually take any step to control it? Well, we do a lot of time but more than a lot… The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023
Measures announced in Union Budget to promote jobs, spur economic growth: Report NEW DELHI: The measures like increased capex, boosting the green economy and initiatives for strengthening financial markets announced in the Budget 2023-24 are expected to promote job creation and spur economic growth, the finance ministry said on Thursday. The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023
Sir Keir Starmer admits achieving economic growth pledge will be ‘tough’ The Labour leader has unveiled five ‘missions’ outlining his plans for government if the party wins the next election. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Public sector workers could see pay rise of just 3.5 per cent next year Unions have condemned the potential wage increase, with one describing it as a 'sick joke' Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023
Australians experienced their largest real wage decline on record in 2022 Wages growth again misses Reserve Bank and economist forecasts, as workers experience their biggest decline in real purchasing power on record. ABC News · Feb 22, 2023
Wage growth surprise: slower-than-expected gain eases RBA rate rise fears December quarter wage index rose from 3.1% to 3.3%, but 7.8% inflation indicates a 4.5% decrease in real wages The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2023
Call for Vic wages cap to be axed as inflation soars The Victorian Greens are leading a call for Victoria's 1.5 per cent cap on public sector wages to be axed to keep essential workers' heads above water. AAP · Feb 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Hopes rise that UK might avoid recession after services sector rebound Pound edges up as stronger economic growth increases chances of further interest rate rises
Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023 Four-day work week gains converts LONDON: The largest-ever trial of the four-day work week has found that most UK companies participating are not returning to the five-day standard, and a third are ready to make the change permanent.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023 The strikes taking place this week and how they'll affect you Walk-outs by university staff have been paused this week, but ambulance workers are still on strike
AAP · Feb 19, 2023 Wages, Reserve Bank minutes to take the spotlight The pace of wage growth will take centre stage, with the Reserve Bank hoping for a moderate reading that doesn't make its inflation challenge harder.
WEKU · Feb 17, 2023 Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing? Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.
Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023 'Nobody should lose their job if they take legal action to win a better deal at work' Guest columnist Paul Nowak - general secretary of the Trades Union Congress - is urging the government to stop attacking workers' right to strike and sort out the staffing crisis across the public sector
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Strike: Who is taking industrial action in 2023 and when? More disruption likely as pay disputes go unresolved and industrial action continues
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2023 Govt focusing on public expenditure to propel growth: Finance minister NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the effort of the government over the years has been to increase public expenditure with a view to promote growth.
Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023 Rishi Sunak considers deal to end wave of strikes among public sector - report The Prime Minister and Chancellor are considering giving workers a lump sum by backdating next year’s pay rise
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Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023 Scotland's employment rate at record high but workers face wages slashed by inflation Roz Foyer of the STUC warned "the real story of Scotland’s latest labour market figures is falling real wages".