Record number of Britons are now dependent on the state Analysis showed that 83 per cent of all income tax is paid by just 40 per cent of British adults Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023
Record number of Britons dependent on the state – analysis The Government wants to revamp the benefits system to boost employment numbers that have not returned to pre-pandemic levels amid labour shortages. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Big decisions needed on green growth as UK lags behind rivals – CBI chief Tony Danker will urge the Government not to shy away from hard decisions. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Recession to be worse than previously thought, experts say EY said that while the recession might cut deeper than it thought earlier, it will not necessarily last longer than the previous forecast. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
UK will be 15 years late in hitting £1tn annual export target, figures show Exclusive: Forecasts predict exports will fall to £707bn next year and target will not be reached until 2035 The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023
Stockton Beach disappearing quicker than expected Stockton Beach is disappearing even quicker than the experts predicted. Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023
Sunak must come up with long-term growth plan, says Tesco boss John Allan says it is needed to ensure UK economy recovers from cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023
India to be a $3.7 trillion economy in 2023, says RBI article MUMBAI: India will be a $3.7 trillion economy in 2023, maintaining its lead over the UK as the fifth largest economy of the world, a Reserve Bank article said on Thursday stressing that the macro economic stability is getting entrenched. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023
'We don't expect a global recession' in 2023: IMF chief Georgieva FRANCE 24 spoke to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Gloomy economic forecasts have cast a long shadow over this year's event in the Swiss Alps. But Georgieva said that although the IMF projects 2023 to be "a difficult year" and for growth to… France 24 · Jan 19, 2023
US jobless claims drop to 190,000, lowest level since September WASHINGTON: Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, sliding to the lowest level since September and underscoring a strong jobs market where many businesses are reluctant to let go of workers. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023
US hits borrowing limit, kicking off fight between Republicans and Democrats – as it happened Biden and Democrats want to raise debt limit without conditions but House Republicans will only agree if spending is cut – get the latest The Guardian - US · Jan 19, 2023
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on inflation, interest rates and recession Andrew Bailey has been on an official visit to South Wales Birmingham Post · Jan 19, 2023
Countdown in the offing for political fight over debt The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Is a global recession really coming up? The world's leading economists spent most of 2022 convincing themselves that, if the global economy was not already in a recession, it was about to fall into one. But with the year 2022 end, the global slump has been postponed to the present 2023. Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023
AAP · Jan 18, 2023 Unemployment rate stays at 3.5 per cent Australia's unemployment rate remains stuck at 3.5 per cent, with 14,600 jobs disappearing from the economy in the latest official statistics.
StockNews.com · Jan 18, 2023 These Are the 3 Best Stocks on Wall Street to Buy Now Although inflation moderated for the sixth consecutive month in December, a recession is still likely as the Fed is expected to keep raising rates this year. Amid an uncertain economic backdrop, fundamentally strong and popular stocks on Wall Street, Microsoft (MSFT), Pfizer (PFE), and AT&T (T), could make ideal additions…
The Times of India · Jan 18, 2023 Union Budget 2023-24: State of Indian economy NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her fifth Union Budget on February 1. This will be the last full year budget of the Modi 2.0 government before the general elections in 2024.
Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023 Inflation falls by 0.2% to 10.5% but food prices go up by eye-watering 16.9% There is no sign of easing in food prices, which rose by 16.9% in the 12 months to December 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023 UK inflation dips but food prices rise 17% amid squeeze on low-income families Annual rate falls in December, although it remains at one of the highest levels in 40 years
Axios · Jan 17, 2023 The mood from Davos: Not as bleak Many key indicators have come in better than forecasters anticipate in recent months.
Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023 WA jobless workers living 'surrealistic nightmare' as recession looms Even as economists are forecasting an economic slowdown and rising unemployment in Washington later this year, the state system that provides benefits to jobless workers hasn't even recovered from the last slump.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023 ILO Warns: Economic Slowdown Could Force Workers to Accept Lower-Quality Jobs The International Labor Organization (ILO) has warned against the current global economic slowdown which could force workers to accept lower-quality jobs, often at very low pay. The number of unemployed people in the world is expected to rise by 3 million to 208 million in 2023, the ILO said Monday…
Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023 China's economy grows at slowest pace in decades BEIJING: China's economy grew last year at its slowest pace in four decades as it was hammered by Covid-19 lockdowns and a property crisis but the forecast-beating reading raised hopes for a strong recovery as it reopens.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Survey: The US economy has a 64% chance of entering a recession this year More likely than not, the U.S. economy will enter a recession this year, Bankrate’s Fourth-Quarter Economic Indicator poll found.
Reuters · Jan 16, 2023 Davos 2023: Recession casts long shadow over opening of WEF summit The prospect of imminent global recession cast a long shadow over Davos on Monday as participants gathering for the opening of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting counted the likely cost for their economies and businesses.