Economy
Calls for job insecurity to replace unemployment as measure of labour market
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Calls for job insecurity to replace unemployment as measure of labour market
We spoke to mortgage experts about how much you need to earn to buy a house
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We spoke to mortgage experts about how much you need to earn to buy a house
The Bank of England says the cost of living crisis will last until 2023
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The Bank of England says the cost of living crisis will last until 2023
‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
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‘It might even be fun’: Bank of England set to publish first book demystifying UK economy
If Boris Johnson wants to see higher wages his government should lead by example
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If Boris Johnson wants to see higher wages his government should lead by example
Our economy should benefit everyone. So where did it all go wrong?
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Our economy should benefit everyone. So where did it all go wrong?
What would a global switch to cryptocurrency mean for vulnerable people?
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What would a global switch to cryptocurrency mean for vulnerable people?
Rishi Sunak says Brits should be ‘grateful’ for austerity as he all but confirms universal credit cut
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Rishi Sunak says Brits should be ‘grateful’ for austerity as he all but confirms universal credit cut
After Brexit and Covid, services will be just as vital as manufacturing
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After Brexit and Covid, services will be just as vital as manufacturing
England faces £1.7 billion hit from public sector pay freeze, TUC claims
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England faces £1.7 billion hit from public sector pay freeze, TUC claims
John Bird: The answers lie in the ground beneath our feet
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John Bird: The answers lie in the ground beneath our feet
The arts overtake agriculture as a UK economic power – but cuts continue
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The arts overtake agriculture as a UK economic power – but cuts continue
Household income has ground to a halt despite a rise in employment
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