Robust US jobs report scuppers Brexit deal rally for the pound
The British currency spiked intraday on London-Brussels announcement but slid as the greenback rose.
US unemployment at 17-year low but wage growth remains painfully slow
Jobs report makes clear the US economy is on a firm footing but income levels nowhere near boom times.
One violent death every minute as global homicide rate rises for first time in a decade
Over half a million people were the victims of murder, war and other forms of lethal violence, Small Arms Survey finds.
School bullies grow up to have higher rate of unemployment and more health issues
Two studies have looked at repercussions of childhood traumas into adulthood. Aggressive kids or kids who bully other children are more likely to be unemployed.
How AI, skills gaps and the gig economy are shaping the world of work
It's worth mapping key trends that are challenging traditional methods of recruitment.
Manchester and Birmingham top UK city house price list in October
House prices in Manchester rose 7.9% compared to a year earlier in October, while prices in Birmingham were up 7.3%.
Eurozone economy heading for strongest quarter since 2011
The European Union has already upgraded its growth forecast for the eurozone this year to 2.2%
UK retail sales post first annual decline since 2013
UK retail sales fall 0.3% year-on-year in October, recording the first decline since 2013 as weakness lingers on.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for the first time since 2016
Concerns labour market might be cooling down after number of people in work records biggest drop since June 2015.
UK inflation holds steady at highest level in over five years
Inflation holds steady at a five-year high of 3% in October, but food prices grow a fastest pace since 2014.
High street shops close at the slowest rate since 2010 but sales decline
Data published from the BRC shows footfall declined 2% year-on-year in October, the biggest drop since June 2016.
Robert Mugabe's son pours champagne over £45,000 watch and boasts 'daddy run the country'
Robert Mugabe's son has posted a video on Snapchat showing himself pouring hundreds of pounds worth of champagne over a $60,000 (£45,000) diamond-encrusted watch.
Average UK house price hits record high and interest rate rise will 'not be a barrier' for buyers
Bank of England lifted interest rates for the first time in a decade last week, bringing the benchmark to 0.5%.
Jeremy Corbyn says 'Britain needs a pay rise' and hits out at pace of Brexit talks
Labour leader urges businesses to tackle sexual harassment on the workplace and warns subdued productivity will hamper Britain.
Pound stems 'Super Thursday' losses after upbeat economic data
Sterling climbs against euro and dollar as it pares losses incurred in the aftermath of Bank of England's historic rate hike.
Spain's sovereign rating unaffected by recent political turmoil in Catalonia
Leading ratings agency says there is no cause for alarm unless situation deteriorates substantially.
There is a direct link between rises in child abuse and mass unemployment
Oxford University said 1% increase in unemployment lead to 20% increase in neglect in wake of 2008 financial crash.
Bank of England expects inflation to peak at 3.2% amid 'considerable' Brexit risks
UK central bank expects economic growth to fall from 1.7% this year to 1.6% in 2018 before picking up again.
Pound spikes against major crosses on UK interest rate hike expectations
Sterling registers huge gains against dollar and euro with the Bank of England poised to hike interest rates.
Bank of England set to hike rates in November after UK economy grows more than expected
UK economy grows 0.4% in the third quarter on the back of a strong performance from the services sector.
The unemployed die sooner than people with decent jobs
A study by the University of Glasgow found that unemployed people had a mortality rate three times bigger than health and business professionals or teachers.
Debtors to be given six-week 'breathing space' under government plans
According to StepChange charity, some 8.8 million Britons face financial difficulties, which could lead to hardship.
Philip Hammond urged to make shoppers and businesses a priority in his Budget statement
Lobby groups urge the Chancellor to suspend planned increase in business rates and incentivise investment instead.
Lacklustre economic data takes shine off the pound
Dollar registers gains as euro feels intraday Catalonian heat.
One in four UK workers 'permanently trapped' in poorly paid jobs
Report from the Social Mobility Commission shows only one in six low-paid workers has managed to 'escape' in the last 10 years.
Fears mount for UK economy as retail sales growth tumbles to lowest level in four years
ONS figures show quarterly growth of 0.6%, the lowest level on record since 2013.
In a country with 80% unemployment, even Zimbabwe's hangman job is fought over
The nation's last hangman quit his post in 2005 after hanging two armed robbers who murdered a prison guard while escaping jail.
UK unemployment rate remains at historic low but wage growth lags behind inflation
ONS data shows number of jobless people fell in the three months to August, while rate held steady at lowest level since 1975.
UK inflation rises to highest level in five years
Inflation surges to the highest level since April 2012 amid increase in food prices and transport costs.
French President Emmanuel Macron to launch second stage of labour reforms amid growing dissent
The French government now wants to extend unemployment benefits to independent entrepreneurs, farmers and merchants who go bankrupt.
