Europe is suffering from a healthcare crisis, with chronic staff shortages, low pay and overtime prompting strikes in Germany, Slovenia, and Sweden. In France meanwhile, a controversial medicine education reform has students and doctors up in arms.
After making six figures for decades in communications, Sean Tetpon, 55, has applied for more than 1,000 jobs in the past year without success.
A state-funded semiconductor lab in China said it has achieved a "milestone" in the development of silicon photonics, which could help the country overcome current technical barriers in chip design and achieve self-sufficiency amid US sanctions. JFS Laboratory - based in Wuhan, capital of central Hubei province and a national base for photonics research - was able to light up a laser light source integrated with a silicon-based chip, the first time this was successfully done in China, according
The government is expected to set out new rights for UK workers later this week.
LONDON (Reuters) -BP has abandoned a target to cut oil and gas output by 2030 as CEO Murray Auchincloss scales back the firm's energy transition strategy to regain investor confidence, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. BP scaled back the target in February last year to a 25% reduction, which would leave it producing 2 million barrels per day at the end of the decade, as investors focused on near-term returns rather than the energy transition. The London-listed company is now targeting several new investments in the Middle East and the Gulf of Mexico to boost its oil and gas output, the sources said.
Oil prices are rising due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the potential for an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities. Despite increased Libyan oil production, prices continue to climb, indicating market sensitivity to potential supply disruptions. Experts predict that Brent crude could reach $90 or even $100 per barrel if Iranian oil exports are disrupted. Oil prices extended gains in early European trade to build on last week’s stellar rally. Fear around the Middle
The oil markets may continue to rally due to fears of major production disruptions in the Middle East if the conflicts evolve into a wider regional war.
In the last week, the Australian market has stayed flat, but it is up 17% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 12% per annum over the next few years. In this context of steady growth and positive earnings outlook, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong innovation and have a clear path to expanding their market presence.
The approach comes after a sharp fall in global lithium prices, partly as a result of the economic slowdown in China and sagging demand for EVs.
Lloyd’s of London is monitoring office attendance amid concerns that Mondays are still not busy enough.
Coleen Rooney’s £1.8 million legal costs for the Wagatha Christie libel trial include her lawyer’s minibar bill and £2,000 stay at the Nobu Hotel, the High Court has been told.
Breal Capital and Calveton UK have acquired 51 restaurants after the group’s previous operator fell into administration.
Despite cooling inflation trends, many American household budgets remain under pressure, particularly those of retirees. However, some relief may be on the way as Social Security's cost of living adjustment (COLA) is expected to increase benefits by 2.5%. Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon breaks down the details, examining how this benefit adjustment is calculated, its impact on Social Security beneficiaries, and the broader challenges Americans face in saving for retirement. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith.
BENGALURU (Reuters) -The Adani Group is in talks to buy the Indian cement operations of Germany's Heidelberg Materials in a deal that could be worth about $1.2 billion, the Economic Times newspaper said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Led by billionaire Gautam Adani, the group entered India's cement industry in 2022 by buying Holcim's local units and has made a string of acquisitions since, as it jostles for market share with top producer UltraTech Cement. The Adani Group did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
The EU is walking a delicate tightrope, with some member states keen to protect their markets, while others want to safeguard Chinese investment and to attract more.
Electricity firms fear the EU is about to cave in to industry pressure and ease cuts on car emissions, as Austria, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands ask the European Commission to help electrify company car fleets.
TGI Friday’s in Croydon is set to close after the chain has crashed into administration.
As global markets navigate the complexities of escalating Middle East tensions and robust U.S. job growth, investors are closely monitoring the performance of key indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, both showing significant year-to-date gains despite geopolitical uncertainties. In this environment, identifying promising high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to market shifts, coupled with innovative capabilities that...
With a sudden drop wiping 10% off the IAG share price last week, our writer investigates the reasons behind the fall and what it could mean. The post Here’s why the IAG share price is down 10% in the past week appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's rejection of EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles failed to stop fellow European Union members voting in favour, exposing how a divided Berlin is struggling to drive EU policy. Germany was one of only five EU members to reject tariffs after months of pressure from its carmakers, which rely on China for almost a third of their sales, allowing the European Commission to press ahead with anti-subsidy duties by the end of the month.
Lobby group UK Steel said country faces ‘cliff edge’ in 2026 when current protections run out
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