Britain’s GDP shrank in the third quarter, marking the worst showing in a year, as the weight of high interest rates caused the real estate sector to contract. As the majority of the UK economy is composed of the services sector, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday that the 0.1% decline in … [Read more…]
Just forty or so years ago, there was an expectation that a person could leave school, visit a recruitment center (such as the headhunter company here), and gain a qualification—be it a degree, vocational qualification, or simply learning through experience—in a set industry, then work in that industry for the next twenty to forty years … [Read more…]
Running a small business in the UK’s current economic climate requires constant cost-consciousness. Between rising energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and general inflation, it can feel like every penny counts. However, with smart strategies and a proactive approach, small businesses can not only stay afloat but also find opportunities to thrive. In this article, we’ll … [Read more…]
Wednesday saw the opening of Germany’s benchmark stock index at an all-time high, as investors’ growing confidence that interest rates will soon be lowered outweighs concerns that the nation might be going through a recession. The DAX closed at a record high of 16,533 points the day before, but as trading got underway on Wednesday, … [Read more…]
The rise of the gig economy has revolutionized the traditional job market, introducing a new wave of flexibility and autonomy in work. But this shift has also brought highlighted the pressing issue of health insurance for those who engage in freelance, part-time, or temporary jobs. Unlike traditional employment, which often comes with a suite of … [Read more…]