UK airlines under fire for Jubilee and summer getaway chaos
The airline industry was one of the hardest-hit sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Flights were grounded by lockdowns and travel restrictions.Carriers and airports laid off thousands of employees.
Is Investing in Bitcoin Right Now Safe?
Bitcoin is a trending topic on investment and tech platforms, with many industry leaders increasingly embracing it.
UK tells developers to pay more on safety after fire tragedy
Companies involved could be stopped from getting future government and other contracts if they refuse to comply.
Last resort: German hospitals sound alarm in pandemic surge
Long hours, low pay and stress during the coronavirus crisis have only served to put even more people off a job in the healthcare sector.
France gets tough on vaccine rule for health workers
Despite appeals by French unions for leniency, the government has vowed to see the policy through.
UK Health Service under pressure despite pandemic promises
Even before the global health crisis hit, the NHS was already under severe strain.
Fire and rehire: Britain's new labour battleground?
An investigation by Britain's Observer newspaper claimed that nine of 13 companies accused of firing and rehiring made profits or increased executive pay.
Canada to spend big to 'punch way out of Covid recession'
So far, about 9.2 million Canadians, or just over 24 percent of the population, have received at least one vaccine dose.
WhatsApp takes on Google, Alibaba in India's phone payment battle
Zuckerberg hailed India's Unified Payments Interface which is used in the country to manage payment apps, with more than 140 Indian banks part of the network.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak in balancing act over virus plan
Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak.
Reopened stores bright spot for UK's stretched charity sector
The country's charitable sector, worth billions of pounds, has seen its revenues collapse in the roughly three months since the virus prompted restrictions.
Under pressure, Google to pay some outlets for news content
The program will begin with 'local and national publications in Germany, Australia and Brazil' and is set to expand to more countries soon.
Virus cases top three million as nations plan lockdown exit
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century.
Tensions flare in French protests as pension dispute grinds on
It was the fourth day of demonstrations since the protest began on December 5 with a massive public transport strike now in its 36th day.
Macron vows to push through pension overhaul despite strike
The pension overhaul, a centrepiece of Macron's sweeping plan to reform the French economy and institutions, would sweep away 42 separate schemes for a single system.
Why The $22 Trillion National Debt Doesn't Matter
Although US debt may be at eye-popping levels, an economist explains why it shouldn't keep you up at night.
Brexit: What EU migration has done for the UK
Despite the numerous positive benefits, it may be in private-rented accommodation and low-paid work where the impact is most perceived.
Grey power: Could Russia's pensioners be the downfall of Vladimir Putin?
A recent opinion poll shows Putin's approval ratings crashed this summer following the announcement of the pension reform
Astronomical merger deals driven by fear of Amazon and Netflix
The spectre of new online rivals, Amazon and Netflix, is driving mega-merger mania in the entertainment sector.
Is it time to shut down business schools? Two professors debate
New book argues that the world would be a better place without the business schools.
How to defend the wages and rights of the British worker post-Brexit
Fears are growing that Brexit will trigger a competitive race to the bottom which will leave the British worker worse off.
Would you like a pole dancing colleague? Crude gender discrimination rife in Chinese recruitment
Many hiring advertisements openly calling only for male applicants and using the attractiveness of female co-workers as a draw.
Cryptocurrency supporters react to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney's speech
The BoE chief said it is time for cryptocurrencies to meet the same level of regulation as the rest of the financial system.
End the scandal of 90-day payments: What we must learn from the Carillion collapse
Facts should be gathered, information should be shared, and guidelines should be put in place to stop future disasters from happening.
Graduate salaries fail to keep pace as student debt soars
Too many students plunging into debts of £50,000 just to receive "paltry" salaries, according to chairman of Education Select Committee.
Carillion: Almost 400 workers lose their jobs after company's collapse
Construction giant collapsed into liquidation last month threatening approximately 20,000 jobs in the UK.
Plunge in Capita shares sparks fresh doubt in outsourcers weeks after Carillion collapse
40% drop on back of profit warning as outsourcing giant says it needs to raise £700m.
Ryanair facing HMRC quiz over cabin crew pay
MPs say it is 'vital' to examine potential poor employment practices after it emerged cabin crew had to work for free.
Why Carillion was a massive Ponzi scheme
the collapse of Carillion says a great deal about the state of Britain in the twenty-first century.
Taxpayers to shell out £200bn for private finance deals that offer little benefit, audit shows
The National Audit Office has revealed that taxpayers will foot the bill for £200bn of private finance initiatives (PFIs).