Strong UK pay growth boosts chance of Bank of England rate rise
British wages rose faster than anticipated last month, in a move that economists judge may tip the Bank of England towards a further rise in interest rates next month, despite an unexpected increase in joblessness too.
China's GDP recovery likely picked up in Q1 on end to COVID curbs
China's gross domestic product likely gathered pace in the first quarter, data is expected to show on Tuesday, as the end of strict COVID curbs lifted the world's second-largest economy out of a crippling pandemic slump, although some headwinds persist.
JP Morgan leads the pack as good news in the banking sector improves general economic outlook
Whilst the economic outlook is still uncertain after the March collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and near-collapse of Credit Suisse, recent results bring good news.
Inflation bites into profits of UK supermarket Tesco
In a bid to retain customers, Tesco is matching the prices of similar goods offered by UK supermarkets run by German discounters Aldi and Lidl.
France's pension reforms matter to the people
France's proposed pension program is similar in some ways to other countries. However, French citizens oppose this plan and demand a better solution.
UK recruiters slow pace of pay growth in March, REC survey shows
Britain's labour market showed signs of a slowing in the sharp pace of pay growth in March and a shortage of candidates eased for the first time in two years, according to a survey of recruiters published on Wednesday.
The Resilience of UK SMEs - How small businesses can navigate economic challenges
Despite the tough economic challenges that have rattled the UK in recent years, opportunities are ripe for UK SMEs to innovate and flourish like never before.
The cost of childcare is driving women out of the workforce
The government is trying to encourage stay-at-home parents to return to full-time work with the new 30 hours of free childcare plan, after the increasing childcare and cost of living forced women out of work.
Oil inches up, weighing OPEC+ supply cuts against rate hike fears
Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as market participants weighed supply cuts from OPEC+ that would tighten the global market against concerns about further interest rate hikes potentially hurting demand.
Wall Street ends mixed with inflation data, earnings on tap
U.S. stock indexes clawed back from steep losses to a mixed close on Monday as investors digested Friday's employment report and prepared for an eventful week of inflation data and bank earnings.
Chelsea, Real Madrid, Saudi Arabia: List of jobs supposedly waiting for Jose Mourinho
Chelsea are currently placed 11th in the 2022-23 Premier League table.
US economic data displays further signs of weakness
Analysis from Swiss online leading bank, Swissquote, has provided insight into the US financial markets ahead of the US jobs data coming out on Good Friday.
Why do 71% of UK professionals wish to return to their pre-Covid employers?
Many UK employees are willing to return to their pre-covid employers. However, managers are reluctant to rehire former staff in the current labour crisis.
WANdisco sees senior resignations on heels of £92m financial scandal
WANdisco confirmed in March that falsified data overstated revenue by £92 million. The firm says the irregularities point to one senior sales employee.
UK and US IT managers have different priorities than the rest of the world
Global security is a top priority for IT managers. However, the UK and the US have highlighted a strong focus on the development of AI and the metaverse.
UK companies are turning to contract workers
As the UK grapples with economic instability and a widening skill gap across various sectors, companies are taking a closer look at their hiring strategies and favouring the employment of temporary staff.
Tim Cook counts on mixed-reality headset to shape Apple's future
Apple could be on the verge of unveiling an augmented reality headset although some employees think the device doesn't make sense for the company.
Dollar struggles near 2-month low on weak data; focus on RBNZ
The U.S. dollar was stuck near two-month lows on Wednesday as weak economic data bolstered views that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its monetary tightening cycle.
Swiss prosecutor probes Credit Suisse takeover
Switzerland's Federal Prosecutor has opened an investigation into the state-backed takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS Group, the office of the attorney general said on Sunday.
Food inflation hits 15% as experts say retailers must focus on price differentiation
Food inflation has risen by 15 per cent in a year, as prices in Britain's shops reach unprecedented levels. Experts say retailers must focus on their price differentiation strategy as consumers' purse strings "continue to feel the squeeze".
UK shoppers turn to discount stores and second-hand shops amid cost of living crisis
UK retail sales rose in February as consumers' confidence reached a one-year high while US market struggles amid banking moves and monetary tightening.
The countries phasing out internal combustion engines
The European Union approved on Monday a deal that will lead to the phaseout of sales of new fossil fuel cars by 2035
UK Workers remain divided over Hunt's Spring Budget announcements, new survey shows
A recent survey reveals that the UK workforce is divided over Jeremy Hunt's Budget announcements, with the CEO of CV-Library stating that "personal finances remain the key driver for the overwhelming majority".
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers in second round of job cuts
Tech giant Amazon has decided to cut another 9,000 jobs across its businesses in the latest round of layoffs, according to CEO Andy Jassy.
Credit Suisse buyout faces harsh criticism at home
UBS's emergency takeover of its troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse, with significant backing and arm-twisting from Bern, sparked fears Monday it could weaken the country's biggest bank and financial sector as a whole.
Job seeker confidence 'higher than during the Financial Crash', new research shows
Jobseekers remain optimistic about their job security and career progression prospects, according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.
ChatGPT could replace human jobs, OpenAI founder says
OpenAI founder Sam Altman said ChatGPT can eliminate human jobs in the coming days. Here are 20 jobs ChatGPT can replace.
Intratone Says Wireless Access Control Solutions to Help Alleviate UK Housing Crisis and Improve Sustainability
The housing crisis in the UK is a long-standing issue that has stretched back decades, with a backlog of more than 4.3 million homes, according to the British think tank Centre for Cities. To get started on catching up with the huge backlog, councils, and housing associations must speed up the process of re-homing people and concentrate on building more homes.
FedEx raises full-year earnings forecast after cost cuts, shares soar
FedEx Corp on Thursday raised its fiscal 2023 profit forecast despite weak market conditions, citing progress on its plan to shave $3.7 billion in costs from its global delivery business, sending its shares up more than 11%.
Australia employment rebounds in Feb, jobless drops back to near 50-yr lows
Australia employment rebounded strongly in February after two months of declines, while the jobless rate fell back to near 50-year lows, suggesting the country's labour market remained tight amid a slew of interest rate hikes by the central bank.