#economic-statistics

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fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Who works harder - the French or the Germans?

OECD data from 2024 shows that France worked an average of 666 hours per capita, compared with 724 hours in Germany. Both countries are slackers by European standards - the European Union average is 776 hours.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

UK economy shrinks for second month in a row after unexpected slump in May

The economy contracted slightly in May with notable falls in production and construction, only partially offset by growth in services.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK unemployment rises to highest level in nearly four years

UK unemployment rose to 4.6% in April, the highest in nearly four years, amid tax increases and a slowing jobs market.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK inflation number too high after data blunder

The UK's inflation data was incorrectly reported due to inaccurate road tax data, highlighting issues with the ONS's data quality.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

UK job vacancies drop as employment costs grow

UK job vacancies are at a four-year low, indicating weakened demand for workers amid rising employment costs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

UK unemployment rate remains stagnant in latest figures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of unbiased journalism during critical times in the US.
Recent UK unemployment rates remain steady while average pay growth shows signs of stability.
fromFortune
9 months ago

The new retirement is no retirement: Baby boomers are keeping jobs well into their sixties and seventies because they 'like going to work'

Cavedon notes, "Retirement to me is a scary thing. How much can you lay on the beach? For my own personal mental health and well-being, I like being active and working."
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