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UK to make it easier to build nuclear reactors
The process of loosening rules on where reactors could be built began under the previous government.BBC News - 4h -
Hongkongers in UK struggle to make skills pay in jobs market
Barriers to employment for new migrants mean many are overqualifiedFinancial Times - 7h -
Is Klarna’s Vaunted AI Job Elimination Claim Really Pre-IPO Marketing?
The fintech company says it stopped hiring in 2023 as AI apps replaced workers, but evidence suggests things might not be quite so dire for human employees.Inc. - 1d -
UK denies it faces paying billions more for Chagos deal
The Mauritian prime minister had said the renegotiated deal linked payments to inflation.BBC News - 18h -
The Job Market Rebound Is Going to Catch Everyone Off-Guard
It’s going to be… awkward. And also fun.Inc. - 2d -
Is the US jobs market still looking solid?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.The New York Times - 5d -
Older workers are struggling to find jobs — these tools may help
Ageism, “ghost jobs” and networking — advice for older job hunters.MarketWatch - 5d -
Joe Burrow to make Pro Bowl Games debut in skills competition
While some stars opted out, Burrow and Baker Mayfield will be among the players on hand for the revamped games.ESPN - 6d -
Dow to cut 1,500 jobs as it struggles to restore profitability. Stock slides to four-year low
The company is also optimistic that it will see demand growth in certain markets.MarketWatch - 6d -
Job Market ‘Solid,’ Inflation ‘Remains Somewhat Elevated,’ Fed Says
Despite inflation, all told, the economy is holding steady.Inc. - Jan. 29 -
Republican suggests students get jobs to pay for lunches
Republican Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) suggested students should get jobs to pay for their lunches as the federal funding freeze proposed by President Trump threatens nutrition support for children ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit with budget airlines struggling
Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy late last year as budget airlines struggleABC News - Jan. 29 -
UK ministers demand safety for defence groups at university job fairs
Defence secretary John Healey says industry recruiters face ‘harassment and intimidation’ on campusFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
Microsoft stifling competition in cloud services market, finds UK regulator
CMA decision comes as the US tech giant and Amazon face potential probes into their dominance of the marketFinancial Times - Jan. 28 -
HSBC to exit M&A and capital markets businesses in UK, Europe and the U.S.
Back in October, the bank unveiled plans for a new geographic setup and set out to consolidate its operations into four business units.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
China’s onetime ‘solar king’ struggles in US electric bus market
Denton Peng had hoped to replicate his past successes, but roadblocks emerged in his adopted countryFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
More than 10% of all jobs that pay $100,000 or more are now available remotely
It’s been a busy week in remote work discourse. It kicked off with Monday’s Return to In-Person Work memorandum, issued by President Trump, which instructed that heads of departments and agencies ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace since 2009 bar the pandemic
S&P’s results add to gloom about economy as employment levels fallFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump Tells Davos: Make Your Product in America---or Pay Tariffs
The U.S. president used the World Economic Forum to offer the global elite a warning: He intends to follow through on his “America First” campaign promises.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 23 -
Primark cuts sales outlook after struggles in UK market
Fashion retailer blames mild autumn weather and ‘cautious’ consumer sentimentFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Lacoste to make ‘aggressive’ push into lucrative US sportswear market
French brand to open new stores in New York and other cities as part of plans to increase total annual sales by 25%Financial Times - Jan. 22 -
UK employers cut jobs after Budget, official data shows
Drop in payrolled workforce comes even as wage growth acceleratesFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Santander could find ditching UK depositors is an uphill struggle
On top of finding a buyer, putting a laggard business up for sale will raise questions over the bank’s ‘core’ markets modelFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
UK’s labour market tsar calls for crackdown on bogus self-employment
‘More urgency’ needed on workers’ rights and resourcing of new fair work agency, says Margaret BeelsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
This fast-growing skill can make as much as $179 per hour, according to Upwork: You 'have to have a good dose of empathy'
With so much competition in the job market, career coaches are becoming more and more in demand, according to Upwork.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
American Express to pay $230M to settle deceptive marketing, fraud probe
American Express has agreed to pay $230 million to settle a federal probe into deceptive marketing practices and civil fraud allegations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. Under ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Scalabrine: Mazzulla ‘might have to make tough decision' amid C's struggles
After the Celtics' brutal loss to the Raptors on Wednesday, Brian Scalabrine suggests it may be time for coach Joe Mazzulla to make a tough decision with his lineups.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
US activist Weinstein wants to be ‘white knight’ of UK stock market
Saba Capital founder says aim of his firm’s campaign against seven investment trusts is a new strategy to help small investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
America can't afford to lose the high-skilled talent race in today's competitive markets
America’s real competitive edge lies in its people. If we fail to act, today’s political skirmishes will become tomorrow’s lost opportunities.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Strong Job Market Could Prove Costly for Homebuyers and Businesses. Here’s Why
The job market has shown resilience with unemployment falling to 4.1 percent last month.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report
The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market
President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeezeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
UK debt market sell-off threatens mortgage pain for households
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Investors are on edge as Friday’s jobs report could make or break the stock-market rally
Rising Treasury yields are ratcheting up the anxiety for equity investors. Thursday’s stock-market closure offered only a brief reprieve from the mounting tension.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Universities need new ways to make their research pay
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fallFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Want to land a remote job in 2025? These 20 companies are hiring—some jobs pay over $100,000
FlexJobs saw a 20% increase in the number of remote job listings in 2024 over 2023 — up 9% from the year prior.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Bet365 boss takes big pay cut but still makes £158m
Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm.BBC News - Jan. 7
