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Food workers are integral part of economy and deserve a pay rise

Record View says it is a damning indictment of Tory Britain that so many food workers do not have enough money to feed themselves

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

The lasting changes of Japan’s post-war economic reforms

Japan’s industrial policy has been a blueprint for Asian nations, but many skip over the important context that made it all become a reality.

360info · May 10, 2023

Longer lorries will be on British roads by the end of the month

Government believes the longer lorries could bring an additional £1.4bn to the economy, despite concerns over what happens if they take a wrong turn

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Florida governor signs bill opposing ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · May 9, 2023

America is drunk on credit–and polarized politics complicate the Fed’s unenviable challenge of ending easy money

If the economy tanks in the months ahead, Powell will get the blame. If we avoid a recession, the politicians will claim credit.

Fortune · May 9, 2023

Number of cruise ship visitors to Northern Ireland passes milestone two million mark

The cruise industry is expected to contribute more than £21m to the local economy in 2023.

Belfast Live · May 9, 2023

Chinese Stocks and FXI

Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, and while China’s economy may be recovering, tensions between Washington, DC, and Beijing have caused investors to shun Chinese stocks. The FXI is an ETF product that holds Chinese large-cap stocks that trade on the U.S. and international equity exchanges.

Barchart · May 9, 2023

The Pros of Investing in These 3 Gold Stocks in the Current Economic Climate

Gold is considered the ultimate safe-haven hedge against inflation as its value tends to rise in an uncertain economy. Recently, gold prices crossed the $2,000 level and a record high is in sight. Amid a volatile economic backdrop, investors could buy quality gold stocks Endeavour Mining (EDVMF), B2Gold (BTG), and…

StockNews.com · May 9, 2023

Midlands cities 'are crucial hubs' but region's productivity gap costs £18bn a year, says Centre for Cities

New research published today by economic think tank says urban areas should be a key focus of government efforts to help Midlands reach its potential

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

Dorset firm C3IA Solutions takes part in government cyber security scheme

It comes as a study for the Cabinet Office estimated that the cost of cyber crime to the UK economy stood at £27bn per year

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023