Cost of Globalization Becomes Clearer
A recent article in The Guardian summarized what most of the world already knew: there are serious concerns over the future of the global economic system. Many people around the…
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Government Plans Ban on Pension Regulations
Pensions minister Steve Webb remains concerned about protecting employee pensions throughout the country. Webb feels the existence of many regulations are a threat to the well-being of employees and the institutions they…
Significant Gap in Housing Prices Increases in 2011
Housing prices have continued to fall throughout the country for more than a year now. Homeowners found that 2011 was probably the worst year for housing ever, as the prices…
More Younger Citizens Forced into Renting
More younger citizens are being forced to live into rented housing, a report from the Resolution Foundation found. The increase is due to a number of factors, including high youth…
Greece Expects Write-off of Private Debt by the Weekend
As Greece continues to struggle to find solutions to its mounting debt crisis, it has conducted a number of negotiations with private creditors. The discussions are taking place in Athens…
Ecommerce Sales Skyrocket to £50 Billion
Despite the economic concerns many customers are facing, online sales have soared this past year. According to Kelkoo, a shopping search engine and comparison site, online sales have increased by…
IMF Proposes $500 Billion Settlement to Help Struggling Eurozone Countries
The International Monetary Fund pledged to lend up to $500 billion as it strives to protect struggling Eurozone countries. This aid could very well help a number of people who…
Graduates Without Work Experience Have Difficulty Finding Employment
There was a time when people believed a college degree was the ticket to success. That has changed significantly in the past couple of years, according to a report by…
Should Workers Have More Influence Over Companies?
The Centreforum thinktank that works closely with Deputy Prime Minister Clegg is looking into new ideas that will help them improve the management of companies throughout the country. One of…
Coalition Tax and Benefit Changes to Hit Families With Dependents
New austerity measures and tax reform are being implemented throughout the United Kingdom. These changes are going to have a significant impact on everyone receiving benefits. Unfortunately, those who will…
