From Promoting Economic Pluralism
Two years after its initiative to ease collective bargaining for self-employed workers, the European Commission published new guidelines to allow collective bargaining for solo self-employed people under EU competition rules. …
EU Commission allows collective bargaining for solo self-employed Read More
LONDON — U.K. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng signaled a sharp change in British economic policy Friday as he cut taxes, pledging a “new era” focused on boosting growth. Markets reacted dramatically …
Markets spooked as UK slashes taxes and boosts borrowing Read More
Good news everyone: wage increases are slowing, raises are getting smaller, layoffs are beginning to happen, and inflation is all your fault. And you should be grateful about all of …
Good News: Economy Sucks, You’re Screwed, and It’s All Your Fault, Economists Say Read More
Ken Lewis moved from Grenada to New York City in 1989 at a time when he says employment options for immigrants were limited. “You either got into construction or drove …
Worker-Owned Apps Are Redefining the Sharing Economy Read More
Kat Johnston didn’t expect the pandemic to make her less stressed about her finances. After all, she temporarily lost her job at the library where she worked full time. But, …
Inflation is expected to remain high later this year even as the economy slows and layoffs rise Read More
Anyone going on a UK break this month would do well to book pubs and restaurants well in advance, said The Sunday Times – and even if they get a table, they …
Labour shortages: the ‘most urgent problem’ facing the UK economy right now Read More
In the years between 2017 and 2021, almost all immigration raids were conducted without a warrant a new Huck investigation has found. While having a shower one morning, Maria*, who …
Immigration raids are being carried out with impunity Read More
The Brussels economic policy crowd seems to be positively inclined towards the idea of a four-day work week if a recent debate at the Brussels Economic Forum is anything to …
Four-day work week: How competitive is mental health? Read More
When Emmanuel* came to work in the UK, the conditions on the boat were the worst he had ever seen. Having grown up around fishing in Ghana, for him it …
The Hidden Hostile Environment in the Fishing Industry Read More
EIJING, April 29 (Reuters) – China will step up policy support for the economy, including its embattled internet platforms, as domestic COVID-19 outbreaks and the war in Ukraine raise risks, …
China’s Politburo pledges support for economy Read More