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 · Mar 7, 2023
70% say they don’t trust Government’s ability to improve public services Trust in the Government’s ability to improve the NHS, schools and other public services has plummeted to a record low as the country is gripped by a wave of strikes, a new poll revealed on Monday. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023
Gender pay gap increases as men now earn 14.4% more than women in UK It will now take more than 50 years to reach gender pay parity Wales Online · Mar 7, 2023
UK women priced out of work by lack of affordable childcare, PwC finds Pressure builds for childcare help in budget as Britain slips down global league table for women in work The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023
UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen ‘motherhood penalty’ The nation’s average pay gap widened by 2.4 percentage points to 14.4% in 2021, accountancy giant PwC found in its Women in Work index. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
4 Stocks You’ll Be Glad You Bought in 2023 While inflation showed signs of slowing, it is still far from the Fed’s target. Moreover, a tight labor market strengthens the case for higher rate hikes. Hence, fundamentally strong stocks Stellantis (STLA), General Motors (GM), Textron (TXT), and Modine (MOD), which look well-positioned to whether a market downturn, might be… StockNews.com · Mar 3, 2023
Saudi Arabia Ranks First among G20 Countries in Productivity Growth After successfully introducing development initiatives and programs to regulate the labor market and improve the contractual relationship between employers and employees, Saudi Arabia has managed to secure first place among the Group of 20 countries (G20) for factor productivity growth in 2022. According to a series of modeled readings issued… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023
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
The 4 Best Forever Stocks to Buy in February 2023 The stock market volatility is not expected to end anytime soon as the macroeconomic headwinds remain. So, I think fundamentally solid Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Stellantis (STLA), and Cardinal Health (CAH) could be the best stocks to own now and forever. Keep reading. StockNews.com · Feb 27, 2023
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
360info · Feb 23, 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.
The Times of India · 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 Independent UK · 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.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 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'
ABC 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.
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · Feb 21, 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.
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