www.aljazeera.com2 weeks agoBusinessOECD lifts global growth outlook as US, China outperform expectationsOECD predicts global economy to grow by 3.1% this year and 3.2% in 2025, with disparities among different regions. [ more ]
www.dw.com1 month agoGermany newsGermany population growth to remain flat, study shows DW 04/09/2024Germany's population expected to grow by 0.6% by 2040 with significant regional differences Working-age population in Germany predicted to drop below 50% by 2040. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com1 month agoLondonLondon leads the way for finance vacancies as 2024 sees pick-up across C&IPositive recruitment activity in Commerce & Industry in 2024, with a 24.6% increase compared to 2023. Regional recruitment activity down by 5.4%, with a 5.7% drop in Commerce & Industry, contrasting with the capital. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com2 months agoLondonUK regional growth gap to widen as London expected to continue to pull aheadLondon and the south-east of England forecasted to benefit most from economic growth, widening regional disparities. Despite national efforts to level up, regional growth gap continues to widen, with London and south-east outpacing other regions. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com3 months agoHealthThere is a 13-year difference in life expectancy between a Chelsea girl and a Blackpool boyThere is a significant disparity in life expectancy between different areas in the UK. The North-South health divide is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed urgently. [ more ]
ETBFSI.com3 months agoArtificial intelligenceAI set to dominate fintech development for next five years: WEF study - ET BFSIArtificial intelligence (AI) is seen as the most relevant topic for the development of fintech in the next five years. Fintech firms express concern about the lack of incentives or mechanisms to contribute to environmental and inclusion goals. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com5 months agoBusiness intelligenceThe state of business lending in the UKBusiness loans are a common option for raising finance for new businesses. Government grants provide funding without the need for repayment. M4 lending growth in the UK is currently negative. [ more ]