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How to avoid a wage spiral in your business
Advice Demands for higher pay are spreading. How should small business owners react?
By David Prosser Published
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Is inflation about to drop as recession takes hold?
Analysis Central banks are raising interest rates in an attempt to curb soaring inflation. But will that push the economy into recession? John Stepek looks at how we got here and where things might go next.
By John Stepek Published
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Let’s adjust to living with Covid and get Britain back to work
Opinion The Covid-19 era is over, leaving a stagnant and lethargic workforce in its wake. It’s time to wake up, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Last updated
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The UK jobs market is still red hot – but will it last?
Analysis For the first time ever, there are more job vacancies than people to fill them, and wages are rising at a decent clip. But that might just be a temporary thing, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
By John Stepek Published
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The best ways to hire staff in these uncertain times
Advice Taking on permanent staff for your business comes with risks, but there are alternatives says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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Wages still aren’t keeping up with the cost of living
Analysis The UK jobs market continues to boom, but wages still aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of living. John Stepek explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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The strong US jobs report is good news for the economy, but not so much for markets
Analysis January's US jobs report came in much stronger than anyone was expecting, with 467,000 new jobs added to the economy. But things might not be quite as rosy as they seem, says John Stepek. Here's why.
By John Stepek Published
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A wage-price spiral is stirring in the UK – what does that mean for your money?
Analysis The cost of living is rising – and wages aren't keeping up. But with workers having more power than they’ve had in a long time, they're demanding more – and they may well get it. John Stepek explains what's going on.
By John Stepek Published
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The UK jobs market is booming – but wages are struggling to keep up with prices
Analysis Britain’s jobs market is booming, with wages rising and plenty of of vacancies. But inflation is rising faster than wages can keep up. John Stepek looks at what it all means for your money.
By John Stepek Published
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