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Business leaders call for action on UK economy In a recent statement, leading business figures have urged the UK government to take immediate steps to address the ongoing economic challenges facing the
Thousands march in Italy against rising living costs and military spending
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Italy in protest of high prices and increased military spending, reports BritPanorama. The demonstrations unfolded in various cities, with a notable focus in
Burnham and Healey diverge on EU relations as chancellor dismisses rejoining in his lifetime
Andy Burnham and his chancellor John Healey appear to be at odds – once again – over the direction of Britain’s relationship with the EU, reports BritPanorama. The prime minister has been
Burnham blames Brexit and Thatcher policies for UK economic challenges during first Commons speech
Andy Burnham addresses Parliament, blames Brexit and Thatcher for UK’s economic challenges Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first speech in the House of Commons to highlight Britain’s economic struggles, attributing the
Andy Burnham outlines key challenges as he enters Parliament as Prime Minister
Andy Burnham will enter Parliament for the first time as Prime Minister today as he begins to set out his plans, reports BritPanorama. Burnham was sworn into Parliament at the end of
Russians double money transfers abroad as Kremlin’s economic crisis deepens
Cross-border transfers by Russian citizens reached 321bn roubles a month by June, as falling markets, a weaker currency and fears of tighter state controls drove people to move savings overseas. Russians doubled
AfD takeover could slow Saxony-Anhalt growth, German institute warns
The far-right party’s anti-immigration policies could deepen labour shortages in one of Germany’s most economically fragile regions. An AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt could reduce the German state’s economic growth by between 0.5
Armenia offers safe passage to Russians seeking to avoid a new mobilisation
Yerevan says it will not obstruct Russians fleeing military service, as Moscow prepares its regions for a possible new call-up. The move could make Armenia a more attractive destination for men trying
Kremlin’s economic policy drives unemployment higher in Russia’s biggest regions
Official unemployment has risen sharply in Moscow and other major Russian economic centres, exposing the widening divide between civilian industries and a labour market reshaped by military spending. Russia’s largest economic regions
Labour group recommends pension sacrifice OBE for wealthy pensioners to ease financial pressures
Andy Burnham faces pressure to reform pension system Andy Burnham should introduce a ‘pensions sacrifice OBE’ which would allow wealthy pensioners to opt out of their state pension for at least three
Kremlin’s war effort drives Russian meat prices beyond reach of many households
Meat is becoming an unaffordable luxury for many Russians as the Kremlin’s wartime economic policies deepen pressure on household budgets. Beef prices have risen by 15–16% in a year to more than
Russians fleeing mobilisation turn Georgia into a hub for talent and investment
Georgia is becoming a leading destination for Russians seeking to escape the economic and social consequences of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, while gaining skilled workers, businesses and investment in return. Reports
Russia reports record-low poverty as most citizens say incomes fall short
Official figures put poverty at 6.7%, but a majority of Russians say their earnings do not cover a minimally acceptable standard of living. Russia’s state statistics service has reported that the country’s
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