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Compulsory redundancies may be needed, Scottish Government warned

The Scottish Government may need to consider compulsory redundancies if it is to meet its target of reducing the public sector workforce, an…

The National (Scotland)

Yes, cut red tape. But shareholder votes on boardroom pay are not ‘pointless admin’

Nothing good can come of ditching annual investor votes on remuneration reports or encouraging online-only shareholder meetings

The Guardian - UK

UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom

Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey faces

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How Much Will Andy Burnham's 'No. 10 North' Cost British Taxpayers?

Taxpayers have already paid $14,300 for branding the new office—and more than $1,300 for moving a replica Downing Street door to Manchester, according to a Freedom of Information request.

Reason

UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds

Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisis

The Guardian - UK

Federal debt ticks over $1 trillion for the first time

Despite the Commonwealth debt hitting a record high, the treasurer says coalition "hyperventilating" ignores the fact it would have been higher under them.

AAP

ECB Chief Warns U.S. Retreat Is Making It Harder to Compete, Says Europe's Post-War Economic Model Is 'Eroding'

Christine Lagarde said the region is being forced to rethink how it competes in a global economy.

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Angela Rayner tells how Treasury will be stripped of powers in blow to London jobs

Hundreds of jobs are expected to be moved from Whitehall to Manchester where No10 North will take responsibility for driving economic growth

Evening Standard

US Employers Slashed 126,000 Jobs in Recent Months as Economic Figures Show Stalling Labour Market

US employers cut 126,000 jobs recently, highlighting a stalling labour market. Federal and state regulations, like the WARN Act, aim to protect workers by mandating advance notice of mass layoffs.

International Business Times UK

Kiplinger Business Costs Special Report 2026

Fresh forecasts from Kiplinger's Letters team to help you plan ahead and prepare a budget for a range of business costs.

Kiplinger

Oil prices rise as Iran tempers optimism around strait of Hormuz reopening - as it happened

European shares mixed; UK employment market shows ‘rays of light’ for jobseekers with upturn in pay, study says

The Guardian - UK

The Economy Lost Jobs, Wall Street Threw a Party: What Moved Markets This Week

The American economy shed 23,000 nonfarm payrolls in July. Wall Street answered with its best week since April. That is not a contradiction.

Benzinga

US Economy Shockingly Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July as the Labour Market Experiences a Sudden Collapse

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July 2026, marking the first decline since February. Despite a drop in unemployment to 4.1%, wage growth lagged behind inflation.

International Business Times UK

Employers Are Hiring Less, But Key Industries Are Paying More to Keep Talent Amid Shortages

Private employers added just 44,000 jobs in July, marking the weakest monthly gain since January and reinforcing concerns that businesses are becoming more cautious about expanding their workforces.

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Rise of Stay-At-Home Men Accelerates as Women Claim Majority Share of US Workforce Jobs

In early 2026, women held more jobs than men in the US, marking a structural shift in the workforce. This change is driven by growth in female-dominated industries and declining male participation.

Benzinga

Gold Rallies, But New Data Shows It May No Longer Protect You

After coiling up for the entire month of July, gold is finally giving technical indications of a breakout, rallying over 2% intraday and moving toward a key resistance level of $4,200.

The Guardian - UK

UK economy faces recession if strait of Hormuz remains closed, EY warns - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - US

US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target

Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on hold

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The Economy Grew Less Than Expected In Q2. Core Inflation Also Remained Above The Key 2% Target

The U.S. economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, less than expected. Inflation stood at 3.3%, in line with estimations.

The Canberra Times

New public service pay deal, cash offers aimed at avoiding strikes

New offer is now on the table after nearly a year of talks.

Benzinga

Mark Zandi Says June Jobs Report Was Weaker Than It Looked as Labor Force Participation Fell

Economist Mark Zandi argued that the June employment report painted an overly optimistic picture of the U.S. labor market, saying several underlying indicators point to a much weaker economy than the headline figures suggest.

Bangkok Post

How to spend smarter

Given the government's strong base of support in parliament, approval of the fiscal 2027 budget bill proceeded smoothly during the first reading earlier this month.

Bangkok Post

‘Energy transition’ projects face new checks

The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has suspended the submission of project proposals by local administrative organisations under the government’s 200-billion-baht energy transition loan programme.

International Business Times UK

Sinking to 61.5%: The Alarming Economic Low Threatening to Tank Trump's Second-Term Legacy

The US labour market faces scrutiny as participation rates hit a four-year low, raising concerns about economic momentum and President Trump's economic policies amid a disappointing June jobs report.

International Business Times

US Job Openings Hit Two-Year High, but Americans Are Finding It Harder to Get Hired

Employers posted 7.594 million job openings at the end of May, up slightly from April and well above economists' expectations of 7.3 million.

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