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Brit uses browser hack to bag business class seat for less than price of economy

Photojournalist Cameron Stewart claimed he travelled in luxury from Santiago to Easter Island are making a few small changes to his browser's settings before booking a ticket

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

Strikes over the past 50 years have barely made a dent in the French economy

In France, more than 1.2 million people (2.8 million, according to trade unions) took to the streets against proposed pension reform on Tuesday, exceeding crowds galvanised by the first national day of strike on 19 January.

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

Britain has missed out on £400bn of growth since 2010, says TUC

Tories blamed for creating economic ‘doom loop’ that fails to recognise negative impact of spending cuts

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Weaker economy, higher inflation: Bank of England’s dilemma

Differing experts have urged the Monetary Policy Committee to both cut interest rates and to raise them

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Vaughan Gething outlines his priorities for the Welsh economy

Apprenticeships and the foundational economy will be priorities

Birmingham Post · Feb 2, 2023

Asian stocks rise after Fed sees inflation improving

Asian stock markets have gained after the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy is moving toward lower inflation but more interest rate hikes are planned

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Sunak’s 100 days as PM ‘dogged by swamp of sleaze scandals’, say rivals

The Prime Minister is facing questions over his judgment, with his deputy still under investigation over bullying allegations.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

‘Riding a rollercoaster’ in Myanmar’s post-coup economy

Deepening conflict, sudden changes to regulations and a lack of transparency have made business increasingly hard.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2023

IMF urges tough tax reforms as Australia treads 'narrow path' to avoid recession

The Albanese government is being urged to embark on a range of unpalatable economic and tax reforms to pay for massive spending already baked into its budget.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Lofty expectation for metaverse potential

A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2023