Europe resists energy crunch, boosting growth forecast
Consumer price inflation is expected to drop back to 2.8 percent in 2024, still above the European Central Bank's two percent target.
Export Dilemma: How British SMEs can navigate international trade
As British SMEs recover from the effects Covid-19, and other economic struggles, they navigate potential markets by engaging in international trade
Study reveals more than 80% of UK business owners dread labour shortages
The labour shortage challenge may persist for some time, given the impact of COVID-19 and the post-Brexit points-based immigration system's implementation.
UK job postings soar to record high after Easter holiday
According to REC and Lightcast, there were nearly 190,000 new job posts during the Easter holiday. However, industry and job type disparities emerge.
Workers in the UK are positive about jobs regardless of high inflation
Research finds UK workers' job confidence to be positive despite the cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. However, data reveals a fall in social mobility, with many workers not having a degree in the top socio-economic levels.
Study shows unequal opportunities between urban and rural areas in the UK
A new study reveals the constraints on opportunity for young people in rural and coastal areas compared to urban and sub-urban areas, showing the mission to "level up" the UK is far from over.
Bitcoin is more important to property rights than you think
We are entering a period where those who own Bitcoin can use it as a tool in trade to build trustworthy relationships, with its link to our property rights and the influence this has on society growing more apparent.
Rising energy costs have caused 40% of British firms to stop hiring
To mitigate the impact of the rising energy costs, some UK firms have halted their recruitment of new staff, and others are downsizing their workforce.
Reducing time to hire remains a key trend in HR tech search
Recent data demonstrate that organisations are still trying to reduce the time-to-hire rate and fill key roles in a short period of time amidst a tight talent market and despite a slowing economy.
How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force
Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs.
UK records western Europe's highest inflation as March fall disappoints
Britain was the only country in western Europe with double-digit inflation in March after it fell less than expected, official data showed on Wednesday, bolstering bets that the Bank of England will raise interest rates again in May.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How is the interest rate hikes impacting the market?
Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."
Job adverts are high - though the UK economy faces labour and skills shortages
The total number of job adverts remains high as the UK government tries to entice individuals back to work with spring budget measures.
Business groups urge UK government to unleash an export boom
A new report shows if UK exports had rebounded as strongly as Germany's following the pandemic, it would be exporting $111 billion more than is currently the case.
More food shortages could add to Britain's price pressure
Britons already reeling from the biggest rise in food prices since 1977 may have to get used to shortages of fresh vegetables as soaring costs and unpredictable weather hit domestic production.
Bank of England raises rates, says inflation set to fade
The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday, but said a surprise resurgence in inflation would probably fade fast, prompting speculation it had ended its run of hikes.
UK lawmakers overwhelmingly back key element of N.Irish trade pact
The refusal to support the government threatens to reawaken deep divisions within the governing party over Brexit.
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.
Pakistan in Economic Purgatory: The Way Out Depends on Human Development
Although it is in the headlines for political turmoil, Pakistan is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Even officials have uttered the taboo word: Default?
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.
Credit Suisse takeover, central bank action calm jittery markets
Moves by authorities to avert a global banking crisis appeared to have lifted market confidence on Monday as investors welcomed emergency dollar liquidity from top central banks and a historic Swiss-backed acquisition of troubled Credit Suisse by UBS Group.
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.