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fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

What happens when governments cook the books

Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises trust issues regarding economic data integrity.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trump fired America's economic data collector. History shows the perils.

When political leaders meddle in government data, it rarely ends well. For instance, Greece faked deficit numbers for years, leading to a crippling debt crisis.
US news
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

Who works harder - the French or the Germans?

OECD data from 2024 shows that France worked an average of 666 hours per capita, compared with 724 hours in Germany. Both countries are slackers by European standards - the European Union average is 776 hours.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK unemployment rises to highest level in nearly four years

UK unemployment rose to 4.6% in April, the highest in nearly four years, amid tax increases and a slowing jobs market.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK inflation number too high after data blunder

The UK's inflation data was incorrectly reported due to inaccurate road tax data, highlighting issues with the ONS's data quality.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK job vacancies drop as employment costs grow

UK job vacancies are at a four-year low, indicating weakened demand for workers amid rising employment costs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

UK unemployment rate remains stagnant in latest figures

The Independent emphasizes the importance of unbiased journalism during critical times in the US.
Recent UK unemployment rates remain steady while average pay growth shows signs of stability.
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