Pound faces mid-Atlantic as markets eye BoE blink
Whatever new year fillip the euro zone economy got from ebbing natural gas prices, the UK saw none of it - showing just how peculiarly British the downturn there has become and heaping pressure on the Bank of England.
Two British nationals killed rescuing elderly woman in Ukraine
Two British nationals were killed while rescuing an elderly woman amid heavy fighting in Soledar, Ukraine.
UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks
Thousands of ambulance workers held another strike across England and Wales on Monday, in escalating industrial action as unions called the government to hold talks on improving pay and conditions.
Male sex offender wants to be known as a woman, asks jail authorities for make up
A 50-year-old man who is in prison for the rape of a care worker has requested to be known as a woman and be transferred to a women's prison.
Tens of millions head home for China holidays as Xi flags Covid worry
Officials have said that as of Wednesday, 480 million people have travelled across the country since January 7.
UK strikes to intensify as teachers and nurses announce walkouts
This week nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due to resume strike action on Wednesday and Thursday.
Uniqlo owner gives Japan Inc a jolt with 40% wage hike
Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co Ltd on Wednesday said it would raise wages by as much as 40%, a clear sign that Japan's rock-bottom salaries may be starting to budge after decades of deflation and cost-cutting.
Prince Harry's memoir hits shelves after days of controversy
After days of TV interviews, leaks, and a mistaken early release, Prince Harry's memoir officially went on sale on Tuesday and eager readers headed to bookshops to get their copy with its intimate revelations about the British royal family.
UK parliament considers recalling Amazon exec after lawmaker 'unhappy' with testimony
A British parliamentary committee will discuss recalling a senior Amazon executive on Tuesday after at least one member raised concerns he may have given "misleading" testimony about its treatment of warehouse workers, a spokesperson said.
Top UK bosses earn average person's annual wage in days: survey
The High Pay Centre, which compiled the report using company data and official statistics, called for a more "even" distribution of income.
British rail workers start new year with week-long strike
British rail workers kicked off the new year with a week-long strike on Tuesday, disrupting the return to work for millions of commuters in the latest bout of industrial action to hit the country.
Russia risks causing new-year IT worker flight with remote working law
Russia's buffetted IT sector risks losing more workers in the new year because of planned legislation on remote working, as authorities try to lure back some of the tens of thousands who have gone abroad without prompting them to cut ties completely.
Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut
The Philippines' main gateway scrambled to resume full services on Monday after a New Year power outage jolted its air traffic control and disrupted 300 flights, prompting calls from business leaders and a top senator for urgent action.
Mike Tindall receives cheers during Christmas walk at Sandringham, says local
The former rugby player recently appeared in "I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!"
Demonstration for Belgian held in Iran calls for his release
Supporters of a Belgian aid worker being held in Iran staged a Christmas Day protest in Brussels to demand his immediate release, with a spokesman questioning why a prisoner swap treaty was stalled.
Philippines floods force tens of thousands to flee homes
Christmas Day floods in the Philippines forced the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their homes, civil defence officials said Monday.
Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup
Labour rights have been a hot topic for Qatar, virtually since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago.
As workers strike, UK public sector pay hits 19-year low in real terms
Average pay for British public sector workers fell to a 19-year low in October, after adjusting for inflation, according to official data on Tuesday that underscored why so many are going on strike.
Britain eyes trade agreements with California, Utah
Britain this week inked an agreement aimed at boosting trade and investment with South Carolina, its third such deal with a U.S.
UK turns to army as crippling strikes loom
The Ministry of Defence is also in talks with the National Health Service, Downing Street said, after ambulance drivers voted to join nurses in striking this month.
Man sues employer for being paid £105,000 annually to 'do nothing'
An Irish man who earns a whopping £105,000 per year has sued his employer, claiming he is being paid to "do nothing" at his workplace.
Why you're less likely to get rich these days if your parents aren't already wealthy
More than 60% of those born in the 1950s and 1960s were homeowners by age 30, but only 36% of those born in the 1980s were.
Foxconn expects COVID-hit China plant back to full output in late December or early January
Apple supplier Foxconn expects its COVID-hit Zhengzhou plant in China to resume full production around late December to early January, a Foxconn source said on Monday, after worker unrest last month disrupted the world's biggest iPhone factory.
UN agency seeks FIFA deal for World Cup labour rights role
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
UK economy to shrink in 2023, risks 'lost decade': CBI
Britain's economy is on course to shrink 0.4% next year as inflation remains high and companies put investment on hold, with gloomy implications for longer-term growth, the Confederation of Business Industry forecast on Monday.
World Cup deaths: Supreme Committee covers up after Qatar official's revelation
The Supreme Committee is covering up after a Qatari official responsible for delivering the World Cup revealed that 400-500 migrant workers had died.
Zara workers in Spain start protests to demand higher pay
Dozens of Zara shop assistants protested in Madrid on Thursday outside the global fashion giant's largest store to demand higher pay, and some workers in its home town in northwest Spain went on strike on the eve of its Black Friday sales campaign.
Britain must end reliance on 'cheap labour', Starmer tells businesses
British main opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer warned business bosses on Tuesday "the days of low pay and cheap labour" must end, putting him in line with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who has also rejected calls for looser immigration rules.
Italy's Meloni to unveil budget with 30 bln euros to lift economy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's first budget, due to be approved by her cabinet on Monday, will focus on curbing sky-high energy bills and cutting taxes for payroll workers and the self-employed, government officials said.
Jobless rate rises as UK prepares to tighten belts again
Britain's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose and vacancies fell for a fifth report in a row as employers worried about the outlook for the economy, official data showed on Tuesday, ahead of a tough government budget plan later this week.