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UK unemployment set to hit 11-year high in 2026, NIESR forecasts
Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM novak says
Germany's merz says economy his main focus after jobless numbers hit 12-year high
UK's metro bank plans third round of job cuts, FT reports
Spain's high job creation brings unemployment rate to lowest level since 2008
Date: January 27, 2026
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Spain's unemployment rate fell to 9.93% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 10.45% three months earlier, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Tuesday, the...
Germany's fiscal boost lifts growth hopes but reforms lag
Date: January 26, 2026
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office last year promising an unprecedented fiscal splurge that would revive growth in Europe's largest economy after...
UK businesses report post-budget bounce
Date: January 23, 2026
Jan 23 (Reuters) - British businesses this month reported the fastest upturn since April 2024 but also rising inflation pressure and joblessness, according to a survey on Friday that will add to...
Societe generale to cut 1,800 jobs in France
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Societe Generale said on Thursday it would cut 1,800 positions in its French retail banking branch and potentially beyond. The announcement follows a press statement labour union...
Capgemini plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in France
Date: January 20, 2026
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Capgemini said on Tuesday it planned to cut up to 2,400 jobs in France, or about 6% of its workforce in the country, as the IT services group grapples with weak demand in key...
Last czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day
Date: January 16, 2026
By Radovan Stoklasa and Jan Lopatka STONAVA, Czech Republic, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The last Czech black coal shaft will shut at the end of January, closing the door on more than 250 years of deep mining...