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Half of UK businesses plan to increase travel spend in…
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
McDonald’s will create 24,000 jobs and open more than 200…
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
How the UK’s growth compares to the G7 as economy…
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
ONS jobs data: We’re seeing ‘a gradual cooling in the…
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) UK Labour Market data has been published this morning. Selected headline findings below. Newspage asked HRs
Live: Bank of England cuts rates for first time in…
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
UK labour market: Final pandemic hangover starting to fade? –…
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
What would a UK-EU thaw mean for financial services?
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
UK GDP: Growth powers past expectations after washout April –…
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
Foreign Direct Investment: UK grows as Europe declines
Hywel Ball, EY UK Chair, said: “The UK recorded a rise in inward investment projects last year, outperforming most other countries in Europe. There were
Martin Lewis issued urgent passport warning due to rule change
Martin Lewis has stressed the importance of checking your passport today.With the holiday season here, the financial guru advises travellers to verify their pas
Goldman Sachs upgrades UK growth forecast amid Labour win –…
As the Labour Party have now entered into the government Goldman Sachs has upgraded the economic growth forecast for the UK. The investment bank raised thei
