UK services sector expansion weakened in November with PMI at 51.3. Business activity softened as consumer demand waned and price inflation dropped to its lowest since January 2021. Read the full analysis.
UK shop price inflation eased to 0.6% in November, down from 1%, as Black Friday promotions offered relief. Food inflation also fell. Discover what it means for your Christmas shopping.
Good news for UK shoppers as shop price inflation eased to 0.6% in November, with food inflation slowing to 3%. Retailers hope for a confidence boost in the crucial festive period. Discover the latest trends.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service posts, highlighting a major shift towards public sector job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Australia experiences unexpected inflation surge of 3.8% in October, surpassing financial market predictions and raising cost of living concerns. Analysis of economic impact.
Private sector job losses surge to 13,500 weekly as major employers including Amazon and Apple implement widespread layoffs. Federal Reserve faces policy dilemma amid rising unemployment and inflation.
Britain's top civil servants have taxpayer-funded pension pots averaging £1.3m, a new report reveals. This comes as the Chancellor plans a £3bn raid on private sector retirement savings. Discover the full story.
UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, a four-month low, as energy price hikes slowed. Food costs, however, rose sharply. Read the full analysis ahead of the Budget.
UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, a pre-Budget boost for households and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Food prices are finally dropping. Discover what this means for you.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee could implement interest rate cuts as early as June, with Goldman Sachs forecasting significant easing as UK inflation shows sustained improvement.
Britain's dominant services industry shows strongest growth in nine months amid rising business optimism and easing cost pressures, new PMI data reveals.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
British retailers warn of persistent inflationary pressures as they urge the Chancellor for decisive action in the upcoming budget to address rising business costs and support struggling high streets.
British households are confronting unprecedented food price increases as new data reveals shocking rises in everyday essentials. Discover which items have seen the biggest jumps and why experts warn the crisis is far from over.
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
In an unprecedented display of unity, over 300,000 public sector workers across New Zealand have launched the country's largest-ever strike, demanding better pay and working conditions amid soaring inflation.
September's inflation rate holds at 6.7% despite predictions of a fall, as rising petrol costs and persistent food prices squeeze British households.
In a dramatic economic turnaround, UK inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, sparking speculation about imminent interest rate cuts and relief for households.
Inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, putting pressure on policymakers ahead of Thursday's crucial interest rate announcement.