Economy
Ex-M&S Chief Bolland Joins UK Government to Combat Youth Unemployment Crisis
Former M&S chief Marc Bolland has been appointed by the government to tackle youth unemployment, following a review warning that one in...
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Economy
Merseyside Borough Halves Youth Neet Rate With Early Intervention
Sefton, Merseyside, has halved its 16-17 year old Neet rate to 3.8% since 2019, bucking national trends through personalized early support for...
Economy
Recession Confirmed: Ottawa’s $200K Luxury Meal Bill Sparks Outrage
Canada has officially entered a technical recession, prompting tech entrepreneur Yanik Guillemette to criticize federal politicians for their 'glaring disconnect' amid revelations...
Economy
May Jobs Report Forecasts Solid Payroll Gains, 4.3% Unemployment
Economists project the upcoming US May jobs report will reveal a steady 4.3% unemployment rate and a significant 89,000 increase in payrolls,...
Economy
Inflation Gauge Hits 3-Year High, Consumer Confidence Declines
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to a three-year high of 3.8%, squeezing American finances as consumer confidence slides and mortgage...
Economy
US Tech Windfall Redirects AI Investment to Asian Component Firms
Billions from SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are set to drive new tech spending, shifting investor focus to Asian electronic component makers and...
Economy
Trump Administration Moves to Block Broad Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration plans to appeal a federal judge's order that would allow all importers who paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds,...
Economy
Norway’s Oil Grip Tightens Amid Global Crises
Geopolitical instability and soaring energy prices are reinforcing Norway's reliance on oil and gas, undermining long-standing efforts to diversify its economy.
Economy
US Jobless Claims Edge Up to 215,000, Layoffs Stay Low Amid Geopolitical Strain
Initial US jobless claims increased to 215,000 last week, yet overall layoffs remain historically low despite economic uncertainty fueled by the Iran...