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UK’s employment data points to a mixed labour market –…

Posted by September 10, 2024

This morning’s UK employment data pointed to a mixed labour market picture in July, with unemployment declining further, even as earnings pressures continu

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Aldi reveals plans for £800 million expansion across UK –…

Posted by September 9, 2024

Aldi has reported a surge in sales and profits and as such have revealed plans to spend £800 million in an expansion programme across the UK. Aldi are to o

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The tiny European country swimming in so much money the…

Posted by August 31, 2024

Europe is home to a plethora of nations both small and large, many of which were once ruled by monarchial dynasties.Over time, these dynasties were replaced by

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Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in…

Posted by August 28, 2024

Gen Z employees view business travel as a way of boosting their careers and are seeking out more opportunities to take trips, according to new research from

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McDonald’s will create 24,000 jobs and open more than 200…

Posted by August 21, 2024

The fast-food chain McDonald’s will create around 24,000 jobs and open more than 200 restaurants across the UK and Ireland over the next four years. There

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How the UK’s growth compares to the G7 as economy…

Posted by August 15, 2024

Britain’s economy grew by 0.6 per cent between April and June as it continued its recovery from last year’s recession, but the Chancellor warned “tough de

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ONS jobs data: We’re seeing ‘a gradual cooling in the…

Posted by August 13, 2024

The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK Labour Market data has been published this morning. Selected headline findings below. Newspage asked HRs

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Live: Bank of England cuts rates for first time in…

Posted by August 1, 2024

Good morning! It's Friday, August 2 and you're reading the ABC's markets blog — and I am thrilled to have your company.Let's kick things off with a quick look

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UK labour market: Final pandemic hangover starting to fade? –…

Posted by July 18, 2024

The employment rate came in at 74.4%, lower than the previous quarter. Unemployment came in at 4.4%, up slightly on the previous quarter and in line with ma

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What would a UK-EU thaw mean for financial services?

Posted by July 15, 2024

An improved Brexit deal under new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government could aid the City of London – but it won’t bring back lost

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UK GDP: Growth powers past expectations after washout April –…

Posted by July 11, 2024

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) showed 0.4% month-on-month growth in May, following no growth in April as wet wea

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