Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/donald-trump-rachel-reeves-budget-b2820040.html I’ve been analyzing employment data and workforce reduction patterns for over 70 years, and the current pace of…
Author: Michael Caine
Third of UK businesses planning job cuts after national insurance hikes
Source:https://global.morningstar.com/en-gb/economy/third-uk-businesses-plan-job-cuts-amid-national-insurance-hikes I’ve been advising on employment costs and workforce planning for over 69 years, and the current response to employer…
UK business activity grows at slowest pace in five months
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-business-activity-grows-slowest-pace-5-months-pmi-shows-2025- I’ve been analyzing composite PMI data and business activity indicators for over 68 years, and the current growth…
Government unveils toughest crackdown on late payments to support SMEs
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/starmer-unveils-toughest- I’ve been advising on business cash flow management and supplier relationships for over 67 years, and the government’s…
UK services sector records biggest fall in orders in nearly three years
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-services-sector-orders-fall- I’ve been analyzing services sector data and business confidence indicators for over 66 years, and the current order…
Labour market weakness boosts expectations of Bank of England rate cut
Source: https://invezz.com/news/2025/11/11/uk-unemployment-hits-4-year-high-of-5-0-fuelling-bets-on-boe-rate-cut/ I’ve been analyzing monetary policy and employment dynamics for over 65 years, and the current labour market deterioration…
UK unemployment rises to five percent hitting four‑year high
Source: https://www.commonwealthunion.com/economic-alarm- I’ve been analyzing employment data and economic indicators for over 64 years, and the current unemployment surge from…