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Greens' Polanski Says Economic Plan Would Bring Down UK Debt
The Green Party is seeking to reduce the UK's borrowing costs by tackling the climate crisis and reducing inequality, its leader Zack Polanski said a day before England-wide local elections at which his party is predicted to make strong gains.
How financial independence can grow the care economy
At First Women's Bank, we've spent a lot of time analyzing the care economy. What we have observed is that the healthcare sector has emerged as more than just a category; it is a cornerstone of the modern, mission-based women's economy. We see the…
Who wins in the AI services economy? Join our webinar discussion
Enterprise tech budgets are going up. The expectations attached to them are rising even faster. That precise pressure will be the focus of Newsweek's upcoming “AI Impact Forum” webinar, “ The Trillion-Dollar Question: Who Wins…
Halifax Piece Hall restaurant to close over economic difficulties
John Greenwood Local Democracy Reporting Service An in-house restaurant located at Halifax's Piece Hall is to close because of 'difficult economic conditions'. The Piece Hall Trust, which runs the building, said 'every possible option' had been…
2 forces are driving US economic growth, and the Iran war threatens to derail both, BofA says
The US economy is increasingly reliant on just two things to drive continued growth and the Iran war is a threat to both, Bank of America says. Consumer spending and AI capex are major engines of GDP in the last several years. The bank said it…
Hiring jumps to highest rate since early 2024 in surprise sign of economic health
Hires increased in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, professional and business services, and accommodation and food services. Federal government jobs decreased slightly in March. The report marks a reversal from the February JOLTS report…
Trump Doesn't Care If He Wrecks the Global Economy
On Monday, President Trump gathered more than 100 small-business leaders in the East Wing of the White House to take a victory lap. His return to the White House had resulted in “record business,” he said. The tax and regulatory cuts…
Jamie Martin · Plan A: Economic Warfare
In the 1990s, high-quality counterfeit $100 bills began to appear around the world. The United States Secret Service, the agency responsible for investigating fraudulent currency, claimed that these ‘supernotes' were printed in North…
Prolonged uncertainty in N Sembilan crisis carries 'real economic consequences', warns SME group
A small and medium enterprises association has raised concerns about the potential impacts of the ongoing royal and political turmoil in Negeri Sembilan. Highlighting that recent developments in the state have emphasised the importance of…
Are Defensive Stocks the Right Call Heading Into a Slower Economy?
The premise makes enough sense. There was a time, in fact, when defensive sectors such as consumer staples and healthcare reliably outperformed cyclical growth industries -- like technology -- in challenging economic environments. Assuming we're…
Goldfinch International and Fablemill Launch Creative Economy Advisory Platform Targeting Global South (EXCLUSIVE)
Goldfinch International and Fablemill have formed a strategic advisory partnership aimed at governments, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors developing creative economies across MENA, Asia and Africa. The platform is structured…
Rubio is right about Iran's economic nuke - that's the problem
A German naval vessel named the Fulda is in the Mediterranean, ready to do the one thing without which the Strait of Hormuz cannot physically reopen: find and clear the mines Iran planted and has since lost track of, the ones the US Pentagon told…
Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?
Economic growth, particularly in energy-intensive nations, is slowing as the Middle East war continues to throttle exports of oil, plastics and fertiliser. The International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook and Australian Treasurer Jim…
UPSC Prelims S.E.E. Snapshot: SAF, Economic Integration, and Breached Planetary Boundaries
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have said they are on the verge of “stopping operations” and have sought the government's “urgent intervention” amid high jet fuel prices. The country's top airlines are facing the double…
Caregiving in Canada Nears Crisis Point Amid Economic Strain and Inaction
New national report shows rising burnout, financial strain, and productivity loss, highlighting urgent need for government action TORONTO, May 6, 2026 /CNW/ - The affordability crisis across Canada is putting additional pressure on its more than…
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