British labour market, and pay growth, slow in February - REC

Newsletter Mar 8, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [British labour market, and pay growth, slow in February - REC]( Britain's labour market showed further signs of cooling as permanent job placements fell for the fifth month in a row in February and pay growth slowed, reflecting employers' concerns about the economy, a survey published on Wednesday showed. [Gender pay progress stalls on 'motherhood penalty': study]( In Britain, gender inequality was exacerbated by a "childcare affordability crisis" and the "low take up by fathers of shared parental leave", the report said.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Bank of England gives lenders December deadline to improve data on risks]( The Bank of England will decide by year end if tougher disclosure rules are needed for banks after the near meltdown in pension funds last September highlighted weaknesses in quantifying risks, it said on Tuesday. [Baker Greggs sees more growth as Britons 'seek value']( British bakery and fast food chain Greggs forecast more growth this year, as its value products, longer opening hours, loyalty app and new menu options like hot wraps and loaded wedges help drive sales despite squeezed consumer incomes. [Pincered at sea, lobsters get new hope on land in UK]( The tiny lobsters are safe from predators -- including each other -- as they eddy in large white plastic tanks swirling with artificial currents. [dianomi]( [EU, UK, Swiss probe suspected fragrance cartel, Givaudan confirms cooperation]( Swiss fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan said on Tuesday that it was being investigated by European Union and Swiss antitrust authorities. [Oil stabilises as surprise US crude draw offsets rate hike jitters]( Oil prices steadied in early Asian trade on Wednesday as industry data showed a draw in U.S. crude oil inventories. [Court set to hear arguments in Grayscale's lawsuit against SEC over bitcoin fund]( Federal appellate court judges are set to hear arguments on Tuesday in Grayscale Investments' case against the U.S. [Australia central bank tempers hawkish outlook after hiking rates to over decade high]( Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to the highest in more than a decade on Tuesday, but suggested it might be nearly done tightening as consumer spending was slowing and there was less risk of a wages-driven inflation blow-out. [Cryptoverse: Hooked on growth, bitcoin investors turn to smart tokens]( For investors living on the digital edge, bitcoin is starting to look a little old-fashioned. [Lego looks to build on 2022 sales growth with more China stores]( Toymaker Lego said store openings in China and strong demand in Western Europe and the Americas had delivered 17% sales growth in 2022, adding that it expects to outpace the market this year. [HelloFresh shares drop as profit outlook disappoints]( HelloFresh forecast 2023 profit below analysts' expectations on Tuesday, sending its shares down as much as 12.7%, as fewer people order its meal kits in reopening economies and as inflation trims household budgets. [WH Smith now among the latest victims in new wave of cyber-attacks]( High-street retailer WH Smith was hit with their second cyber-attack in the space of a year last week. [Retail sales perform worse than previous year despite 5.2% expected rise in February]( Retail experts advise UK retailers to be transparent as customers remain prudent in spending despite increase in retail sales in February. [Recent data reveals UK consumers are experiencing a worrying amount of fraud]( Fraud reports increased by 6.5 per cent year-on-year overall, with online shopping and auctions fraud seeing the biggest increase. [British architect David Chipperfield wins Pritzker prize]( Chipperfield is renowned for renovations and reconstructions of old buildings. [PGA players benefiting from LIV revolution: McIlroy, Rahm]( The PGA Tour has responded to emergence of the lucrative LIV circuit by introducing its own money-spinning no-cut events starting in 2024. [Chelsea see off Dortmund to reach Champions League quarter-finals]( Chelsea had won just three of their previous 16 matches to fall to 10th in the Premier League and bow out early of both domestic cups. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.