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| 19.12.2024 | Residential Rents in England rise 9.3% Year-on-Year to November 2024 | Real Estate Residential Rents in England rise 9.3% Year-on-Year to November 2024
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The average rent for residential properties in England rose at its fastest annual pace on record. The data also indicated an inc... |
| 16.12.2024 | Coffee Prices Soar: A Bitter Brew for Consumers | Coffee is more than just a drink. It’s a ritual, a comfort, a lifeline for millions. But now, that lifeline is fraying. Prices have surged to levels not seen in nearly half a century. The cost of Arabica coffee futures has reached a stagger... |
| 13.12.2024 | UK economy suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020 | UK economy suffers first back-to-back declines since 2020
By Andy Bruce and Suban AbdullaDecember 13, 202412:43 PM UTCUpdated ago
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| 11.12.2024 | Almost a third of UK businesses reconsider their 2024 Christmas party plans as budgets feel the squeeze | corporate Christmas party
While slow growth continues to grip the market, UK businesses look for smart ways to save on their corporate party plans.
This year we've seen something we have not seen since COVID. A significant number of busines... |
| 09.12.2024 | RCP responds to the UK government’s Plan for Change | Senior censor and vice president for education and training, Dr Mumtaz Patel, who is acting as RCP president said:
‘We welcome the prime minister’s ambition to reduce delays and restore the 18–week NHS standard for treatment. Growing delays... |
| 03.12.2024 | Navigating the Visa Labyrinth: The Nigerian Surge in UK Immigration | The UK is witnessing a seismic shift in its immigration landscape. A recent report reveals that 76% of Nigerian nationals on study visas transition to non-study visas within three years. This statistic is not just a number; it represents a ... |
| 02.12.2024 | Information and Communication Sector Falls Behind on AI Adoption | Despite the continuous adoption of AI tools across different sectors, just over half (52%) of Information and Communication businesses are not currently using AI technologies.
This is according to data analysed by Distinctly and taken from ... |
| 29.11.2024 | Report shows 76% of Nigerians on study visas in the UK change to non-study visa after three years | Nigerian nationals have emerged as the top nationality transitioning from study-related visas to non-study visas within three year.
This is according to the “Reason for international migration, international students update: November 2024” ... |
| 02.10.2024 | RCP responds to ONS data on adult smoking habits in the UK | The RCP has responded to annual data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), on smoking habits among adults in the UK from 2023.
In response to the data release, Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the Royal College of Physicians’ speci... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Rise of Robotics: Navigating the Future of Engineering Education | Robotics is no longer a distant dream. It’s a reality, woven into the fabric of our daily lives. From factory floors to our living rooms, robots are reshaping industries and redefining roles. As technology advances, the demand for skilled r... |
| 05.09.2024 | The 6 Best Robotics Engineering Courses Worth Taking in 2024 | Robots are everywhere, from the assembly line of major factories to the vacuums cleaning the living room carpet.
As big tech companies continue to innovate, they are only becoming increasingly woven into our daily lives. Amazon recently exp... |
| 02.09.2024 | How to Hunt for a Job in the UK ~ A Comprehensive Guide | Share
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If you’re seeking employment in the UK, navigating the job market can seem daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. However, with the right strategies and tools, you can find the perfect role... |
| 28.08.2024 | The AI Job Paradox: Navigating the Future of Work | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. It promises efficiency and innovation but also threatens job security. As we stand on the precipice of a new era, the implications of AI on employment are profound and complex. The narra... |
| 27.08.2024 | Remembering the human factor in AI -- Why businesses should focus on workflows, not just applications | An Office for National Statistics (ONS) report shows that one in three UK workers now believe AI could take their job. This concern has been intensified by narratives that overlook AI’s success in collaborating with humans. In reality, the ... |
| 14.08.2024 | Multi-cloud, multi-challenge -- what's the answer? | With more business applications and data existing outside of the traditional network perimeter and across multiple clouds, organizations have a harder job than ever before to maintain security and reliability of critical services. This chal... |
| 30.07.2024 | Majority of Parents Want to Avoid Summer Tourist Hotspots with the Kids | Explore the top 15 free ‘off the beaten track’ locations and make this summer memorable without the crowds. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Majority of Parents Want to Avoid Summer Tourist Hotspots with the Kids
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| 25.07.2024 | Scotland's Entrepreneurial Surge: A New Dawn for Business Support and E-commerce Potential**
** | ** Scotland stands at a crossroads. The winds of change are blowing, bringing fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs and e-commerce alike. With a new £2.6 million business support program and a burgeoning e-commerce sector, the landscape is ... |
| 24.07.2024 | ONS: 37% Increase in England & Wales’ Computer Misuse Cases | Recent data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW), conducted by the Office for National Statistics, reveals an uptick in computer misuse.
The latest CSEW estimates show that only about 1 in 14 computer misuse offences are repor... |
| 23.07.2024 | Comment | Scotland Has Untapped Ecommerce Potential | £459.2 billion is the UK Office of National Statistics’ most recent estimate on the size of ecommerce just in the UK. With Scotland having 8.2% of the UK population then, if ecommerce is performing at the same level as the rest of the UK th... |
| 18.07.2024 | UK pay growth slows but remains high for Bank of England | Macro MattersUK pay growth slows but remains high for Bank of England
By William Schomberg and Andy BruceJuly 18, 20247:04 AM UTCUpdated ago
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| 12.07.2024 | About a rate of (general) interest: how monetary policy transmits | By Natalie Burr and Tim Willems. 3: The channels of monetary policy transmission
Armed with an understanding of how monetary policy can affect the level of real activity in the presence of nominal rigidities, this section discusses the MTM ... |
| 12.06.2024 | UK economy stagnates heading into general election | LONDON: Britain's economy stagnated in April after emerging from recession in the first quarter of the year, official data showed on Wednesday (Jun 12) ahead of the country's general election next month.
The zero growth in April followed an... |
| 16.05.2024 | Let’s be honest: ‘miracle drug’ Ozempic will be a game-changer on obesity | What if there was already a proven way to reduce obesity and improve health without government intervention? There is and it’s called Ozempic, says Matt Lesh
A new study out this week claims that rising work absenteeism is being driven by o... |
| 14.05.2024 | Confidence in ONS statistics remains high but data issues might pose problems | Public confidence in official statistics remains high, a new survey shows, although a number of high-profile data difficulties might put this into question.
The latest confidence in official statistics survey, conducted by the National Cent... |
| 14.05.2024 | Bank of England interest rate cuts on a knife edge as wage growth comes in hot | Wage growth did not budge in the first quarter of the year as the Bank of England deliberates on whether to cut interest rates at its next meeting in June.
Annual pay growth excluding bonuses averaged 6.0 per cent between January and March,... |
| 10.05.2024 | Recession, interest rates and inflation: Five graphs that explain the UK economy | It feels like the economy decisively turned a corner this week, and its not just because the sun came out (although that probably helped).
Figures out this morning confirmed the economy was no longer in recession. Economists had suspected t... |
| 09.05.2024 | Labour market slowdown might be coming to an end raising questions for Bank of England | The recent easing in the labour market might be slowing, a new survey suggests, raising questions for the Bank of England as it considers when to start cutting interest rates.
Although the number of staff appointed to permanent places conti... |
| 07.05.2024 | Heineken pledges nearly $50 million investment for "transforming tired pubs" in U.K. into eco-friendly faces of resilience | Dutch brewing company Heineken is working on "transforming tired pubs" across the U.K. with a nearly $50 million investment meant to ease locals as the U.K. recovers from a 41-year inflation high.
The £39 million (nearly $50 milli... |
| 04.05.2024 | Long-term sickness: How worsening mental health is holding back the economy | Economic inactivity, driven by long-term sickness, is fast becoming one of the most pressing challenges facing the UK economy.
2.7m people are out of work due to ill-health, up from 2.1m people pre-pandemic. The increase in long-term sickne... |
| 02.05.2024 | Only 29% of Companies Laid Off IT Staff in 2023, Reveals Linux Foundation Study | While mass layoffs at large tech companies dominated the headlines throughout 2023, a new report suggests that they actually represented a minority. The 2024 State of Tech Talent Report from the Linux Foundation revealed that just 29% of or... |
| 22.04.2024 | Five iconic British habitats facing devastation - AiDash | Top five UK habitats in urgent need of protection revealed AI and satellite technology can help turn the tide and safeguard biodiversity LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the urgency to address the global clima... |
| 20.04.2024 | Will Rishi Sunak’s clampdown on ‘sick note culture’ tackle long-term sickness? | Yesterday’s papers were filled with headlines about Rishi Sunak’s mission to clampdown on “sick note culture” as he attempts to tackle the UK’s growing long-term sickness problem.
This is a serious issue. According to the latest figures fro... |
| 19.04.2024 | Mortgages are up but don’t get too excited | What should we read into recent signs of a gradual recovery in the mortgage market? The answer is, it depends. Taking into account distortions caused by the work-from-home exodus from London and the cost of living and it looks like we may s... |
| 17.04.2024 | March inflation comes in higher than expected at 3.2 per cent | Inflation continued its descent in March, but did not fall as far as economists had expected, as the Bank of England considers its next move in interest rates.
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), inflation fe... |
| 17.04.2024 | British youth smoking ban advances | A pioneering tobacco ban aimed at creating Britain's "first smoke-free generation" cleared a key hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday over objections it would fuel a black market and snuff out personal choice.
Why it matters: The plan ... |
| 17.04.2024 | The UK has to deal with the rising number of young people not in Education or Employment | Figure 1: The percentage of young people who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) decreased over the quarter (October to December 2023). People aged 16 to 24 years who are NEET as a percentage of all young people, seasonally... |
| 16.04.2024 | Wage growth hotter than expected but unemployment rises in headache for Bank of England | Wage growth came in hotter than expected, but unemployment picked up, as the labour market offered the Bank of England divergent signals on the impact of its interest rate hikes.
Annual pay growth including bonuses averaged 5.6 per cent bet... |
| 16.04.2024 | UK Lawmakers Debate Ban on Tobacco Sales to Anyone Under 18 Forever | Quincy Jon, Tech Times 16 April 2024, 11:04 am
British legislators will vote today on a smoking ban to create the "first smoke-free generation."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's primary initiative will ban tobacco sales to everyone bo... |
| 15.04.2024 | Politicians can’t get Brits to make babies – immigration is the answer | The truth is we simply don’t know how to boost birthrates in modern, liberal countries. But we do know that immigration can reverse demographic decline, says Ben Cope
Britain is rapidly resembling a geriatric ward. The buildings are old and... |
| 08.04.2024 | Почему поколение Z готово уволиться из-за конфликта ценностей | «Увольнение из-за климата» (англ. climate quitting) — так называют ситуацию, в которой человек покидает организацию, считая, что ее деятельность пагубно сказывается на экологической обстановке, или потому, что хочет заниматься вопросами кли... |
| 02.04.2024 | The UK economy beat all but one of its G7 peers on this metric last year | If there’s one thing that the Conservatives and Labour can agree on, it’s that the UK economy needs businesses to invest more.
This is hugely important for any economy because investment underpins technological progress, helping to improve ... |
| 22.03.2024 | How is Scotland Progressing in Digital Connectivity Readiness? | All UK nations are steadily improving their performance on digital connectivity infrastructure, but progress on adoption is stalling – according to a benchmarking framework by connectivity consultants, FarrPoint.
FarrPoint’s Digital Connect... |
| 20.03.2024 | UK inflation slows to lowest level in almost 2.5 years: Interest rate cut coming? | The Bank of England may cut interest rates in the coming months. Photo credit: Pexels
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed on Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will... |
| 20.03.2024 | Inflation drops faster than expected ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision | Inflation fell faster than expected last month, dropping to its lowest level in nearly two and a half years, as markets brace for the latest interest rate decision from the Bank of England.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (O... |
| 18.03.2024 | House prices reach highest level in 10 months in March | Green shoots continue to emerge in the property market as March has welcomed the highest rise in house prices in 10 months.
According to a report by Rightmove, the average price of newly marketed properties rose by £5,279 this month to £368... |
| 14.03.2024 | More than £80m spent on remote working kit for ‘couch potato’ HMRC staff | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) spent more than £82m on remote working devices for its workers, City A.M. can reveal.
The taxman purchased over 175,000 laptops, tablet computers, phones, and desktops at a total cost of £82,609,759 over the la... |
| 12.03.2024 | Bank of England’s fears of a tight labour market will remain despite growing slack | Interest rate cuts are drawing ever nearer after new data this morning showed that slack continued to build in the labour market, but it is a painfully slow process.
Although almost every measure suggested a softer labour market than expect... |
| 12.03.2024 | Wage growth slows faster than expected and unemployment picks up slightly | Wage growth came in slightly below expectations, new figures show, as evidence builds that the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes are creeping through into the wider economy.
Annual pay growth including bonuses averaged 5.6 per cent betw... |
| 06.03.2024 | Showee, a smart shower startup, shines a light on accessibility | Accessibility, long overlooked by the world’s biggest hardware and software developers, has started to find its groove in the world of tech. It’s about time: It’s estimated that more than one-quarter of all adults in the U.S. report themsel... |
| 22.02.2024 | Consumer Choice, Not Necessity, Driving 10.7% Increase in Household Spend | CITY OF LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, has revealed that while the cost of living remains high, an increase in household spend appears to be driven by co... |
| 16.02.2024 | Strong January retail sales raise hopes UK already ‘moving out of recession’ | Retail sales rebounded much more than expected in January, following a poor Christmas period, raising hopes that the UK economy will be able to escape recession within a matter of months.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS... |
| 14.02.2024 | Why inflation staying stuck at four per cent is actually good news | Inflation remained stuck at four per cent in January, according to new figures released on Wednesday morning, but this actually obscures the fact that price pressures are abating.
Economists had expected inflation to rise to 4.2 per cent in... |
| 05.02.2024 | Unemployment lower than previously thought according to ONS following revamp of data collection | New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the unemployment rate has been falling over the past few months, a sign of the continued tightness of the UK’s labour market.
The ONS put out new estimates this morning ... |
| 05.02.2024 | To lead the artificial intelligence revolution, London must first win over the sceptics | Artificial intelligence could be London’s next big industry, but only if we build the trust necessary to develop the tech, writes Michael Mainelli
Despite AI already pervading so much of our everyday lives – from the facial recognition on o... |
| 17.01.2024 | Why December’s inflation surprise is not a moment to panic | Inflation rose unexpectedly in December, climbing to four per cent on the back of higher alcohol and tobacco prices. |
| 21.12.2023 | Pros and Cons of Running a Business From Home | 0 shares
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Running a startup from home has become a popular option for entrepreneurs in the UK. The biggest advantage is the cost saving of a serviced office and commuting and it is no surprise that some of the e... |
| 18.12.2023 | Black British founders are down but not out | Black founders in the U.K. are also seeing the impact of venture’s winter year.
Black founders in the United Kingdom raised only 0.95% of all venture investment allocated in the country so far this year (or just $165 million out of around $... |
| 12.12.2023 | Иновационные методы борьбы с насилием в Канаде и тиндер для доноров в Индии: Бизнес дайджест #4 | Всем привет! Это команда корпоративного мессенджера Compass.
В статье рассказываем о новых перспективных разработках, которые помогают не только зарабатывать, но и сделать жизнь безопаснее.
В индийском мобильном приложении для здоровья DRie... |
| 08.12.2023 | 8 of the 10 safest countries for American travelers in 2024 are in Europe — see the list | Portugal may not be as popular among tourists as its neighbors, it remains one of the safest countries, per BHTP. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images
The majority of the safest countries to visit are in Europe, one study found.
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| 23.11.2023 | Net migration hits 672,000 as Rishi Sunak set for showdown on Rwanda policy | Net migration to the UK reached 672,000 people, new figures have revealed, as prime minister Rishi Sunak is set for a showdown over its Rwanda policy. |
| 03.11.2023 | Исследование: в районах с высоким качеством воздуха у людей улучшалось здоровье | Правительство Великобритании создало зоны с низким уровнем выбросов (LEZ) и зоны со сверхнизкими выбросами (ULEZ). Согласно анализу Департамента экономики Университета Бата, введение таких зон (LEZ в 2008 году, ULEZ — в 2019-м) улучшило кач... |
| 24.10.2023 | UK Version: Do you mistake Sweden for Switzerland? You´re not alone. Sweden wants to end this confusion | UK Version: Do you mistake Sweden for Switzerland? You´re not alone. Sweden wants to end this confusion
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| 21.10.2023 | Как создать API в облаке менее чем в 200 строках кода | Современные облачные инструменты и пакеты Python стали настолько мощными, что с их помощью можно создать (масштабируемый) облачный API менее чем в 200 строках кода. В этом посте будет рассмотрено, как при помощи lines Google Cloud, Terrafor... |
| 16.10.2023 | Why Schools Should Focus on Social Capital Development — Not Just Skills | The word “meritocracy” has reached new heights, becoming ubiquitous in everyday conversation and in debates about identity politics. The concept is seemingly simple: Strong ability yields well-earned roles in the workforce. And yet, in the ... |
| 09.10.2023 | Accel leads $21M investment in UK care home marketplace Lottie | The U.K. care home sector was pegged as a £7.7 billion market in 2021, according to most recent estimates, yet capacity is shrinking at a time when the average age of the general population continues to grow.
Throw into the mix a lack of tr... |
| 09.10.2023 | Startup Of The Week: Autumna | 0 shares
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More than 2.5 million care seekers each year now access Autumna’s directory of over 26,000 care providers
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| 30.09.2023 | A man and woman debating misogyny on Sky News found out live that he was getting paid more than her | News A man and woman debating misogyny on Sky News found out live that he was getting paid more than her
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| 28.09.2023 | Getting A Grip On Midlife Management – The UK (and Women) Lead The Way | What people think of when they hear 'midlife'getty |
| 23.09.2023 | Old office tech: the productivity killer | Europe has a productivity problem. The ECB estimates that labour productivity in the EU and major economies has been in a slow decline for decades which continues to this day.
Productivity is an important measure of living standards - the m... |
| 01.09.2023 | Huge government spending is undermining the Fed's inflation battle, markets guru Larry McDonald warns | Massive government spending is fueling inflation, according to markets guru Larry McDonald.
"Washington is stepping on the gas and the brakes at the same time," he said Thursday.
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| 21.08.2023 | New COVID variants EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86 are spreading. Here's what to know. | Health authorities say they're closely tracking the spread of three new COVID-19 variants now spreading around the country.
Levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths for now remain far below previous peaks seen during past summer and w... |
| 16.08.2023 | Inflation eating trends: Brits eating less meat, not dining out & eating insects! | Inflation eating trends: Brits eating less meat, not dining out & eating insects!
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Inflation is sitting with us at the table with food prices at their highest level in years. Two thirds of ... |
| 16.08.2023 | The UK's grim inflation problem | A run of encouraging data shows the U.S. is on track to cure its inflation problem. The same cannot be said for the U.K., where inflation is proving stubborn.
Why it matters: Policymakers have warned about dreaded outcomes that would make i... |
| 11.08.2023 | FTSE 100 close: Stronger growth not enough to keep London markets from dropping | London’s FTSE 100 closed significantly lower on Friday, despite a better than expected GDP reading, as a stronger pound and concerns over the Chinese economy dampened sentiment. |
| 11.08.2023 | UK economy shrugs off recession risk after growing faster than expected | The UK grew faster than expected in the second quarter of the year as the economy proved itself more resilient to rising rates than many had expected, helping to reduce the risk of recession. |
| 08.08.2023 | Inspirational Novel Tells of a Woman Caught in a Cycle of Domestic Abuse, and How She Rises Above It | “Love is” by Linda McClung “I spent my career working primarily with women and they told their stories of being abused, physically, emotionally, verbally and financially,” said McClung. “Many women do not recognize the abuse until it is too... |
| 21.07.2023 | A silent emergency: The rise in suicides among UK doctors | Warning: This story contains details about suicide that some readers may find disturbing. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help and support are available. Visit Befrienders Worldwide for more information about suppor... |
| 18.07.2023 | Income for richest UK households is nearly four times larger than poorest, ONS finds | The richest households in Britain earn nearly four times as much as the poorest, although government tax and benefit spending has kept income inequality in check in the UK over the last year, according to official figures out today. |
| 12.07.2023 | Hacking hybrid: Closing security gaps in a distributed workforce | When, where, and how we work has evolved. And in the past few years, the rise of flexible working patterns has helped improve employee wellbeing and created new opportunities to innovate. According to the Office of National Statistics, 44 p... |
| 11.07.2023 | Can Your Partner Claim Profits From Your Startup? | Divorce can be challenging enough without worrying about your business. Many business owners worry that their spouse is going to claim their hard-earned business profits after a separation.
The divorce rate in the United Kingdom is estimate... |
| 11.07.2023 | Shock record wage growth amplifies risk of 14th straight Bank of England interest rate rise | Workers’ pay is rising faster than expected and at among the quickest paces on record in a sign that the Bank of England will deliver a 14th straight interest rate rise next month, official figures out this morning reveal.
Pay excluding bon... |
| 06.07.2023 | DDF: Unleashing innovation, a new era for dementia | Dementia, the looming health crisis of our time, has long lacked effective treatments. But now, recent drug breakthroughs and the pioneering Dementia Discovery Fund offer hope for a brighter future.
By Laurence Barker and Jonathan Behr, bot... |
| 05.07.2023 | The new challenger bank ethos: Why sustainability is fueling the next wave of disruption | If you were to take their marketing at face value, you’d assume that big banks were leading the finance sector’s charge regarding sustainability. And while they undoubtedly play an essential role, especially when financing major renewable e... |
| 30.06.2023 | Why Ireland’s headline inflation rate has fallen below the core rate | Prices look likely to stay high in Ireland and the UK. Economics expert Stephen McNena explains what that means for mortgages.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its three key interest rates by 0.25% to their highest levels in more ... |
| 30.06.2023 | Yes, we should be building more tall buildings in London | There’s no point opposing tall buildings for a place like London if we want people to move here and grow the city, writes Akhila Jayaram |
| 29.06.2023 | Create Great Culture Even When People Work From Anywhere | work from anywheregetty |
| 27.06.2023 | Let’s all hand our cash over to the Treasury to pay off UK’s £2.5 trillion debt pile (not) | Here’s a fun fact.
If everyone in the UK worked for a year and gave all their earnings to the Treasury, the government could nearly repay the country’s more than £2.5 trillion debt pile.
Alright, that’s oversimplifying the equation. But it ... |
| 22.06.2023 | Bank of England shocks with huge interest rate hike | The Bank of England said it would raise interest rates by a half percentage point Thursday, surprising economists and traders that anticipated a smaller move.
Why it matters: The central bank returned to hiking rates by an outsized amount a... |
| 21.06.2023 | UK debt pile tops size of entire economy for first time since 1960s | Britain’s debt stock has swelled to larger than the size of its economy for the first time since March 1961, pushed higher by the government helping families with their energy bills, new numbers out today show.
The UK’s over £2.5 trillion d... |
| 21.06.2023 | Bank of England to lift interest rates to 23-year high of six per cent to strain roaring inflation | The Bank of England is on track to kick interest rates up to their highest level in over 23 years in a bid to rein in inflation that is withstanding prior increases to borrowing costs, markets are betting. |
| 19.06.2023 | Scientology Campaign Reaches Out in London With the Truth About Drugs | Dozens of volunteers from the Church of Scientology hit the streets of London with their Truth About Drugs campaign.
Piccadilly was awash in teal—the signature color of the Truth About Drugs campaign.
Volunteers, including an East Grinstead... |
| 14.06.2023 | Scots BR-DGE Partners with Hands In for Payment Splitting Solution | BR-DGE is a merchant centric payment technology startup, has brought together more than 300 payment providers and technology solutions startups through its partnership program.
Under its partnership with Hands In, BR-DGE merchants gain acce... |
| 13.06.2023 | Wages jump at fastest pace outside of Covid-19 but inflation erodes finances for 18th straight month | Workers in Britain have pocketed the largest pay increases on record outside of the Covid-19 pandemic, but inflation is still sharply eroding their finances, official figures out today reveals.
Numbers from the Office for National Statistic... |
| 13.06.2023 | Nintendo crowned ‘best value for money’ as nearly 70 per cent of Brits reduce gaming spend | Nintendo’s online gaming subscription is the “best value for money” – but British gamers have spent less on products as the cost of living crisis weighs down their wallets. |
| 13.06.2023 | SG-based Ross Digital to export new robotics tech to US, Europe | Artificial IntelligenceConsumer TechNewsStartups
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · 14 Jun 2023 · 2 min readSG-based Ross Digital to export new robotics tech to US, Europe
Nanyang Kopi, one of Ross Digital’s robots / Photo credit: Ross Digital
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| 08.06.2023 | The Russian Sanctions Still Burden Europe’s Weak Economy And Society | The economies of the EU are in a technical recession as of the first quarter. The war in Ukraine, ... [+] Russian sanctions, and EU policies against energy and food production are all to blame. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Getty Image... |
| 06.06.2023 | Investment slump amid higher interest rates risks finally sparking UK recession | A mix of factors are buffeting the UK economy right now. Spending power is being crushed by high inflation eroding family finances. |
| 31.05.2023 | Food price controls on the menu in the U.K. | Data: U.K. Office for National Statistics; Chart: Axios Visuals
The U.K. is mulling voluntary price controls on essential food items, as the country grapples with sky-high inflation at the grocery store.
Why it matters: Persistent inflation... |
| 24.05.2023 | Инфляция в Великобритании замедлилась до 8,7% | В апреле годовой уровень инфляции в Великобритании продолжал снижение. Впервые с августа 2022-го индекс потребительских цен опустился ниже психологической отметки в 10%, составив 8,7% в годовом исчислении. Такие данные приводятся в отчете Н... |
| 24.05.2023 | Inflation falls out of double digits to lowest level in a year but tops forecasts | UK inflation has slumped out of the double digits for the first time since last summer to its lowest level in over a year, but topped experts’ forecasts, official figures out today show. |
