Unemployment at lowest level since 1974 as UK wages fall sharply Pay has dropped by the biggest fall in over 10 years The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
‘I saw two Tory whips having tequila for breakfast’: Margaret Beckett on Blair, the Iraq war and half a century in politics She is Britain’s longest-serving female MP. As she approaches retirement, she remembers the thrill of Westminster in the 70s, the successes and failures of the Blair years, and nominating Corbyn for the Labour leadership The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Price of food could go up 10% this year says M&S boss Price of food could go up 10% this year says M&S boss Wales Online · May 17, 2022
Marks & Spencer boss details the 700-page document taking eight hours to prepare lorry drivers need just to go to Ireland The documents also need to be partially written in Latin Wales Online · May 17, 2022
Food prices could rocket by 10% this year for struggling Brits, M&S chief warns M&S chairman Archie Norman said a 10% rise won't be surprising after a warning of 'apocalyptic' food price rises came from the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022
Arkhom says growth outlook good despite agency's downgrade The Finance Minister said on Tuesday that the outlook for the economy this year was still good, despite the state planning agency's downgrade in its growth forecast, and he wanted to see a policy rate that still supports the recovery. Bangkok Post · May 17, 2022
Tory minister 'surprised' to hear about 'apocalyptic' rise in food prices A TORY minister has claimed he is “surprised” to hear an “apocalyptic” warning about increases in food prices from the governor of the Bank… The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022
School meals will shrink without help to tackle rising costs, warns food boss Schools in England could be forced to cut meal portions or quality unless government increases funding for free school meals, says Bidfood chief The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Food prices could soar by 10% this year, warns M&S boss The boss of Marks & Spencer said the crunch time for families would come after summer holidays when they find ‘there is nothing left in the kitty’ Evening Standard · May 17, 2022
UK pay hit by inflation but unemployment falls to 48-year low Most workers face fifth month of falling living standards despite soaring City bonuses The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Pound jumps as UK unemployment falls to lowest since 1974, but basic pay lags inflation – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Millions of workers seeing real terms pay fall ‘sharply’ as inflation bites The squeeze is set to get worse as the Bank of England has forecast that inflation may rise into double figures later this year Evening Standard · May 17, 2022
Big fall in North East unemployment but warning over pay levels The numbers of people claiming out-of-work benefits in the region has fallen below pre-pandemic levels Chronicle Live · May 17, 2022
Asian shares advance despite losses on Wall Street Shares are higher in Asia after another wobbly day on Wall Street extended a losing streak for markets The Independent UK · May 17, 2022
The Times of India · May 17, 2022 Elon Musk sees US as 'probably' in recession lasting up to 18 months NEW YORK: Elon Musk said that the US economy was "probably" in a recession -- a judgment at odds with economists and available data -- and cautioned companies to watch costs and cash flows.
Wales Online · May 17, 2022 'Apocalyptic' warning over food price rises due to Ukraine war While there is food in storage in Ukraine, it can't be shipped out due to the war
The Hindu · May 17, 2022 The repo rate in India How does the repo rate work? How does it affect the country’s inflation and what are the factors that influence its efficacy?
Bangkok Post · May 17, 2022 Q1 GDP growth tops forecast but Ukraine war hits 2022 outlook Thailand's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter supported by a pickup in agriculture and an easing of Covid-19 curbs, but higher inflation remained a drag on a fragile recovery.
The Conversation · May 17, 2022 Why Morrison's ‘can-do’ capitalism and conservative masculinity may not be cutting through anymore Scott Morrison’s election strategy was clear at the end of last year. As borders were opened up and restrictions eased, Morrison argued the Coalition would be winding back the big government measures that were necessary during the pandemic.
The Guardian - US · May 17, 2022 Karine Jean-Pierre makes history but inherits a world of trouble The White House’s first Black press secretary used her opening remarks to reflect on this new chapter
The Independent UK · May 16, 2022 Sir John Major says ‘help must come’ from government over cost of living ‘Penniless’ people of Britain would lose trust in state if financial aid is not forthcoming, he says
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 CD rates are poised for a comeback. Now, if only inflation would calm down Following CD rates in recent years has been a lot like watching paint dry at the bottom of a barrel: little perceptible change in rock-bottom returns.
Input · May 16, 2022 The world's richest men are competing for world's worst tweet One returning Hall of Famer meets one newcomer for double-duty awfulness.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022 Cost of living crisis: immediate support from Sunak a ‘moral imperative’ – CBI Boss Tony Danker wants chancellor to aid households skipping or having smaller meals as energy bills soar
Benzinga · May 16, 2022 PreMarket Prep Stock Of The Day: SoFi's Upgrade Rally With a muddled macroeconomic and geopolitical environment along with inflation concerns, not as much attention is being paid to upgrades and downgrades by Wall Street analysts.