UK nurses prepared to strike until Christmas: union leader
Members of the union rejected a government pay offer on Friday and immediately announced an escalation in strike action.
UK Government announces £150 million investment into new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy
As part of its Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, the UK government has announced an investment package worth £150 million with commitments to 5G adoption and the development of 6G that will boast digital connectivity across the country.
IMF chief urges world to avoid a 'second Cold War'
Georgieva was born and raised in Bulgaria, a former Soviet satellite state.
The 2023 Gender Pay Gap report shows little progress has been made
Analysis from the World Economic Forum last year estimated it would take 132 more years to close the gender pay gap - a disparity which has made little progress this year.
Landlords vetting abuses on renters reveals high crisis on the UK rental market
A recent report displays extreme vetting procedures from landlords and letting agents, with the rules and regulations established on the amount of information allowed to be used by a landlord referred to as "very opaque".
Approximately 3.7m people in the UK are working low-paid and insecure jobs
The Good Business Charter has redefined its brand to encourage ethical business practices across 10 key areas as poor business practices continue in the UK economy.
Whilst hybrid working is here to stay, employees still value time in the office
Hybrid working has seen a permanent increase post-pandemic. Whilst this is important to employees, recent findings from a survey suggest they also value time at the office.
UK, US sanctions target Russian oligarch Usmanov and Cypriot 'fixers'
The US Treasury said Usmanov is close to Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian president and now deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council.
G7 finance leaders pledge financial stability, supply chain diversity
Group of Seven (G7) finance leaders pledged on Wednesday to take action to maintain the stability of the global financial system.
Millions of UK businesses at risk of shutting down due to delayed payments
As the tough economic conditions hit SMEs, UK businesses are at an increased risk of facing delayed payments from customers, says debt collection agency.
Britain names MI5 deputy as first female cyber spy boss
Britain named Anne Keast-Butler as the first female director of its intelligence communications agency GCHQ on Tuesday, tasked with protecting the country from terrorists, cyber-criminals and malign foreign powers.
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.
Ways employers can support their employees as real wages continue to fall
As both businesses and individuals suffer from the high cost of living and inflation of 10.4 per cent, employers can support their employees in many ways without breaking the bank.
IMF's Georgieva says 44 countries interested in new resilience trust loans
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday that 44 countries have expressed interest in borrowing from its $40 billion Resilience and Sustainability Trust after an initial five had arranged loans.
UK house-building falls by most since 2020 as interest rates bite -PMI
British house-building fell at the sharpest pace since May 2020 last month as the cost of higher interest rates outweighed an easing in supply chain difficulties that bolstered other types of construction, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Environmental concerns pressure IT leaders to improve data storage
A new report by NetApp highlights the financial costs and environmental problems created by surplus data stored by UK firms.
US welcomes World Bank reforms, pushes for more ambitious changes
The United States on Monday welcomed plans by the World Bank to boost its annual lending by $5 billion to address global challenges including climate change over the next 10 years, but said it was pushing for more ambitious changes soon.
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.
Dollar steady as banking crisis fears keep investors jittery
The dollar was firm on Monday, while the yen hovered near its seven-week peak as investors assessed moves made by authorities and regulators to rein in worries over the global banking system.
Yellen tries to assuage investor fears as bank stocks slide
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure jittery investors that American bank deposits were safe and promised policymakers had more firepower to battle any crisis even as bank stocks resumed their slide on Thursday.
UK govt, health unions agree pay deal in bid to end strikes
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the agreement as "affordable for the taxpayer" and allowing his government "to deliver on my promise to halve inflation".
UK unveils cost-of-living budget as mass strikes hit nation
Britain on Wednesday unveils a new cost-of-living budget, including more help on soaring energy bills, but the government is set to stand firm on rising public sector pay demands as the country endures a fresh wave of strikes.
Bank of England and HM Treasury considers 'digital pound'
Declining cash usage fuels current Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation on a new 'digital pound' before the end of this decade.
Britain battles to limit SVB damage as would-be buyer for UK arm steps in
A would-be buyer for the UK arm of failed U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) stepped forward on Sunday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government was working to limit any fallout for companies from the bank's demise.
Li Qiang becomes China's premier, tasked with reviving economy
Li Qiang, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, took office on Saturday as China's premier, the country's No.2 post.
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Taliban now forcing women to return to abusive ex-husbands: Report
Women are being systematically targeted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Oil prices dip but are still poised for weekly gain
Oil prices dipped on Friday but were poised to register a weekly gain, with renewed optimism on China's demand recovery outweighing worries over recession, growing U.S.
Best Buy, Walmart, other major US retailers tout health services
Major U.S. retailers including Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon are increasing their offerings of healthcare and health-related products as inflation-wary Americans shift more of their budgets to services and away from goods.
Interest rate rose but so did the demand for steel as the British pound fell against the dollar
S&P 500 sheds 2%, FTSE 100 is expected to open lower, while the UK has seen the British pound fall against the dollar as the government negotiates with the striking public sector.