Warning about Jobless Recovery for Brits
While England is focusing on its job recovery – they are apparently doing a poor job on this front for the English. A recent employment figure produced by the Office for National Statistics shows that 90% of those who joined […]
UK Companies Looking to Invest in Libya
Gaddafi’s downfall is bringing some unusual changes. Many British companies are now setting their sights on relaunching their businesses in Libya. Major streets in Baghdad and Kabul are fast becoming stomping grounds for western capitalism, as major US and European […]
Forex Gets Social
Not to be outdone by Facebook, Interbank FX, a US trading software provider, claims that it has just managed to combine the finance market with the social media one. They’ve created IBFX Connect, which is a social network for their […]
Banking World, Beware, Says Survey
The banking field may have troubles in the future if bankers aren’t careful. That’s because, as a survey by insurance companies Axa and YouGov showed recently, many students are steering clear of the banking world. Students Turning Away from Finance […]
Financial Crunch Felt in the Housing Market
Everyone is feeling the effects of the economy right now. A recent report by property listing website Zoopla.co.uk has found that 40% of properties that are currently up for sale have had to cut their asking price at least once. […]
Jobless Rates on the Rise, Says Recent Survey
The numbers coming from The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development and consultants KPMG are not promising. Every three months, these two team up to conduct a labor market survey. This time, the numbers indicate that the number of employers […]
Preparing to Weather the Storm
Recession risks will rise unless British banks raise the amount of money they lend to business and individuals. This is according to Business Secretary Vince Cable who was interviewed with The Sunday Times. “The top priority now, to boost growth […]
Luxury Property Boom in London
While you might be having trouble putting bread on the table in the UK, some of your neighbors are doing just fine. The prices for luxury homes in the capital are actually soaring at the moment, even with the austerity […]
Kate Declares She Is Not A Clothing Horse
At least someone in the British royal family seems to be watching her pocketbook. The Duchess of Cambridge has shown impressive restraint and good common sense in her recent clothing choices. Repeat Dresses Arriving just days ago at Zara Phillips’ […]