Think You're Getting Laid Off? Here Are 11 Businesses You Can Start Immediately
To avoid layoff anxieties, financial advisors are urging workers to build businesses on the side of their current employment.
Left-Wing Muslims Lose Faith In The Labour Party As Gaza Death Toll Passes 31,000
Labour's chance of winning the next general election has been threatened by its inability to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
Uber Eats Starts Robot Deliveries In Tokyo
"Caution: robot!" Users cannot choose robot delivery, and if it is selected for them they can accept or decline the offer.
$360b Investment Needed Yearly To Achieve Gender Equality, UN Report
UN Women have warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
Marks & Spencer Invests £90m To Improve Pay And Benefits
Commencing April 1st, the company will introduce six weeks of paternity leave at full pay and nearly double its maternity leave to 26 weeks at full pay.
Shein And Temu Are Dominating The Global Air Cargo Industry Despite Climate Crisis
China's e-commerce giants Shein and Temu account for almost 10,000 tonnes of garments being shipped overseas, despite fast-fashion and factory worker controversies.
Young Farmer Dies Amid Police Action Against Protesters In India
The young man from the Indian state of Punjab has reportedly become the first casualty in the protests.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
Struggling To Find A Job After Graduating? What About Studying Abroad?
The most notable consequence of changing attitudes towards university education is that an increasing number of graduates are struggling to find a job.
UK Economy Slides Into Recession Ahead Of Election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
Potential Tea Shortages Loom Amid Trade Route Disruptions
Sainsbury's, a major retail player, has informed customers about potential disruptions that might impact the availability of black tea.
Sticky UK Inflation Stokes Bank Of England Rate-cut Debate
British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.
Drones, Tear Gas Shells Being Used To Stop Protesting Farmers In India
Several videos from the farmers' protest march have gone viral on social media.
Nearly Three-Quarters Of Employers 'Don't Know' How To Implement AI, New Study Shows
According to Gallagher's newly released State of the Sector report, 71 per cent of HR and Communication leaders said their organisation had provided zero guidance on when, where or how to use the technology.
Holiday-hit Asian Markets Mixed, Wall St Record Fails To Inspire
Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors struggled to build on another record-setting day on Wall Street, with focus on the upcoming release of key US inflation data.
Unemployment Rate in the UK: Official Figures Show Potential Discrepancy
The new data, derived from experimental results within the Labour Force Survey, could potentially exert pressure on the Bank of England to reconsider any immediate plans for interest rate cuts.
Undeterred Ex-PM Truss Launches New UK Tory Grouping
Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, launching on Tuesday a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
Stocks Waver As US Tech Shares Fall, Fed Meets On Rates
Stock markets wavered on Wednesday as shares in major US tech companies fell and investors awaited a key Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.
CMA Research Reveals Insights into UK Labour Market Competition and Power
The report's focus encompassed the concentration of employers, the prevalence of non-compete clauses and the recent surge in hybrid working arrangements.
Which UK High Street Shops Will Close In 2024?
With some companies closing to prioritise expansion elsewhere and others shutting their stores due to bankruptcy, the UK can expect to see a mass increase of empty store-fronts.
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
Most Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Record
Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record finish on Wall Street, but hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations.
Asian Markets Track Wall St Higher After Tech Surge
Asian markets rose Friday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that helped soothe traders' concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely not cut interest rates as early or by as much as hoped this year.
UK Inflation In Shock Rise, Dashing Rate Cut Hopes
British annual inflation unexpectedly picked up in December, data showed Wednesday, dashing hopes of an early cut to UK interest rates and prolonging a cost-of-living squeeze before an election.
UK Wage Growth Continues To Slow And Threaten Labour Market
The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.
Reported £19 Billion Surge in Mortgage Costs as Fixed-Rate Deals Near-Expiry
Around 1.5 million households are anticipated to have increased mortgage costs due to the housing crisis as the period of fixed-rate deals is ending.
UK Ministers Under Fire for Allegedly Reneging on £2.4 Billion Pledge to Support English Farmers
The £227 million underspent fund has ignited a fierce debate within political circles as the unallocated funds could have been a lifeline for farmers.