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Unemployment rate declined, says Centre’s survey

Unemployment rate in India decreased between Apr-Jun 2023; LFPR & WPR also improved. NSSO survey of 5,639 FSUs & 1.67L people showed LFPR in urban areas increased from 47.5% to 48.8%, WPR from 43.9% to 45.5% & UR from 7.6% to 6.6%. Pre-pandemic LFPR, WPR & UR lower than current…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Scottish publishing house closes business due to ‘complexities of Brexit’

A RENOWNED Scottish publishing house is winding down business due to the financial impact of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Rachel Reeves echoes Margaret Thatcher in Labour party conference speech

Rachel Reeves echoed Margaret Thatcher as she vowed to go after those who profited from the “carnival of waste” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

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Rachel Reeves echoes Thatcher as she vows to recover money lost to fraud during pandemic

She said a Labour government would appoint a ‘Covid corruption commissioner’ to ‘chase down those who have ripped off the taxpayer’.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech companies. Did it help US students?

An infusion of federal pandemic relief to America's schools sparked a boom in the education technology sector, an industry where research and evidence are scarce

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Paparoa Track: the challenging road to New Zealand’s 10th great walk

After eight years, two cyclones, a landslide and a pandemic, international hikers are at last lacing up for this remote and spectacular trail

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2023

China's flagging economy gets a temporary boost as holiday travel returns to pre-pandemic levels

Tourism in China has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels during a recent eight-day national holiday, giving a temporary boost to the nation’s flagging economy

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

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Political uncertainty number one concern for CEOs: KPMG survey

KPMG's CEO outlook for 2023, seen as a temperature check for business leaders around the world, shows geopolitics bolting to the number 1 concern. The survey also found that an overwhelming majority of CEOs are likely to reward employees for returning to the office after the pandemic. France 24 spoke…

France 24 · Oct 6, 2023

In massive COVID-19 relief fraud, gangs used millions in PPP, other government aid on guns, drugs, feds say

In Chicago, the price of illegal guns soared during the pandemic, but gangs were able to pay for them with fraudulent PPP and other COVID-19 relief money, agents say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

Healthcare workers ‘felt under-appreciated’ amid weekly pandemic clap

Politicians and the royal family took part in the Clap for Carers.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Akshay Kumar applauds Shah Rukh Khan for crossing Rs 1,000 crore mark; says 'Hope we make Rs 2000-3000 crore films'

The commercial success of recent Hindi movies "Jawan" and "Gadar 2" is good for the film industry, says superstar Akshay Kumar, who hopes the benchmark for a blockbuster would be "Rs 2000-3000 crore" in future. The Hindi film industry was severely impacted by the COVID pandemic as theatres were shut…

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

Children in UK will be living in long shadow of Covid for next two decades, inquiry told

Anne Longfield, England’s former children’s commissioner, said ministers were indifferent to children during lockdown

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect 'anarcho-capitalist' bent on slashing social protections

The front-runner heading into Argentina’s presidential vote on Oct. 22 is prone to wielding a chain saw – both physically and metaphorically.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023

Crocs CEO says business is booming because people just don't want to dress smartly anymore

Crocs CEO Andrew Rees says his company isn't just cashing in on pandemic-induced "casualization," he's scaling the business on it.

Fortune · Oct 6, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

‘Terrible mistake’ to prioritise Eat Out to Help Out over schools, inquiry told

Anne Longfield, the children’s commissioner for England until February 2021, said the pandemic was a ‘disaster’ for many disadvantaged children.

WEKU · Oct 6, 2023

Kentucky had an outside-the-box idea to fix child care worker shortages. It's working

To woo workers, Kentucky made child care free for child care workers. It's been an effective way to keep child care centers open and staffed.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Wetherspoon’s returns to profit for first time since Covid pandemic

Cost of living crisis drives consumers to low-cost pub chain but company remains cautious

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

UK house prices have proven more resilient than expected, says Halifax

Despite recent house price falls,the average property value remains more than £39,000 above pre-pandemic levels, Halifax said.

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023

New Zealand Covid response saved 20,000 lives, study says

Government’s strategy, which included closing the border, meant death rate was 80% lower than in the US, according to the New Zealand Medical Journal

StockNews.com · Oct 5, 2023

Under $10 Stock of the Week: Solo Brands (DTC)

Chilling out by an outdoor fire on a crisp fall evening was especially compelling during the recent pandemic. But Solo Brands (DTC), with its inviting outdoor fire stove, has captured that moment, and keeps bringing people back outside to enjoy time with friends and family. The company is entering its…

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Ministers ‘felt up to care homes to look after themselves early in pandemic’

Age UK felt ‘quite cut off’ from the Government in the first few months of the pandemic and had to do most of its communications through the media.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Doctors started writing their wills in 2020, UK Covid inquiry told

Prof Philip Banfield says profession was ‘traumatised’ after events of pandemic, as he criticises government response

Salon · Oct 5, 2023

Should hospitals be bringing back masks?

Some doctors are calling for more preventative measures to protect vulnerable patients in medical settings

Fortune · Oct 5, 2023

Mourning the mentor: Gen Z longs for a coach at work, but many can't find one

Junior employees are struggling to find someone to help them boost their career in a post-pandemic workplace.

Salon · Oct 5, 2023

"Trail of death" sparks Kaiser strike

A healthcare staffing crisis that existed before the pandemic has only worsened

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