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Study links preterm birth to lower income, employment, and education

Being born preterm could have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, impacting a person’s income and chances of employment and education, a new study suggests.

The Big Question

WMHD: What is the cost of poor mental health?

Two thirds of people around the world struggle to access mental health support but can we afford to continue down this path?

Economy

Which European capital city is the best for finding a good job?

There is a huge gap in how local residents across Europe perceive their chances of finding a good job in their cities. Euronews Business takes a closer look at this and explores the possible reasons behind it.

Europe News

Thousand workers rally in Brussels over fair labour conditions

A thousand European workers from cleaning, security and catering services are protesting in Brussels to demand that the €2 trillion public procurement market (14% of EU GDP) funds good working conditions and environmental targets.

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Economy

Want a job? You may no longer need a degree, according to LinkedIn

Hiring patterns for businesses in the UK have changed in recent years. Increasingly, employers are happy to recruit staff who do not have a degree. Euronews Business looks at the reasons behind the change.

Economy

How do hiring expectations differ across European countries?

Euronews Business examines hiring expectations across 21 European countries, focusing on key industrial sectors.

Business

VW considers German factory closures for first time in 87-year history

Jobs with VW in Germany are meant to be protected until 2029, but the firm could now renege on that promise.

Economy

How many people were unemployed across the EU and Eurozone in July?

Eurostat has released its latest data on the number of people without a job across the EU and Eurozone in July 2024.

Business

Germany’s business climate hits crisis-like levels as the DAX falters

The declining business climate in Germany was exacerbated by employment falling at the fastest rate in four years.

Business

McDonald's reveals big plans to widen reach in UK and Ireland

Thousands of new jobs are expected to be created as part of the chain's biggest expansion plan in the UK in more than two decades, which will also include some 200 new restaurants in Ireland and the UK.

Economy

Poland's corporate employees see wages jump - more rises forecast

Nominal pay increases are set to continue although at a slower rate, forecasters predict. Poland's employment growth, meanwhile, is contracting.

Economy

AI at work, housing, subcontracting on the menu for next EP mandate

MEP Li Andersson (Finland/The Left) discussed challenges and priorities for lawmakers on employment and social policy for the next mandate.

Economy

US inflation comes in lower than expected in July

Inflation has taken a central role in the presidential election, with former President Donald Trump blaming the Biden administration's energy policies for the price increases.

Economy

Zero-hour contracts across Europe: How do countries compare?

So-called 'casual' workers are vulnerable because of the lack of social and legal protection. While the informal employment rate in Europe is lower than the global average, it is still high in a number of countries.

Economy

Spain's unemployment rate continues to fall as tourism boosts economy

Spain's unemployment rate continues its downward trend, boosted by tourism and robust GDP growth.

Economy

Final manufacturing figures show Eurozone inching towards recovery

The index remains in negative territory but shows the smallest fall in more than a year. Spain's economic health is looking up while Germany and France continue to show weakness.

Travel News

Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year

The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job.

Economy

Is part-time work fuelling Germany’s economic woes?

The minister president of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, says a return to the 40-hour week is necessary to maintain economic prosperity in Germany.

Economy

The untapped potential of Europe's public procurement market

The EU needs more competitive and strategic public procurement to unlock the full potential of a €2 trillion market (14% of EU GDP) - and that will require a revision of the existing framework, according to Enrico Letta's recently published report on the single market.

Economy

Where in Europe was unemployment the lowest in March?

Unemployment in the Eurozone remained at a record low of 6.5% in March, the same as February.