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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.

Economy

Is this the most affordable country in Europe to buy a home?

A new study compares property prices in 62 countries relative to the average local wages. The winner is, surprisingly, a European country considered to be one of the most expensive for everything else.

Economy

What is considered a good salary? European capitals compared

A good salary can vary widely depending on an individual's profession, education, and personal expectations. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what constitutes a good salary across major European capitals.

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.

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Economy

Sterling gains against the euro as UK wage growth hits two-year low

The pound sterling gained against the euro on Tuesday morning as latest data from the UK showed wage growth at a two-year low.

Economy

European financial markets 'too fragmented', warns S&P Global

Although growth in the Eurozone is back, geopolitical risks posed by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East remain, along with tighter financial conditions and the reshaping of the political landscape across Europe.

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Where in Europe can you earn more money than in the US?

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From a living wage to keeping salaries in line with inflation, this is how these European countries can pay higher wages.

Economy

Belgium pushes minimum wage over €2,000 with bid in for more

A hike in the minimum wage puts the country among the few in Europe where the minimum wage surpasses €2,000, as high taxes bite.

Economy

Dutch economy sees slight uptick in 2023 as disposable income rises

The Netherlands' GDP outgrew analysts' expectations in the final quarter of last year.

Economy

Why haven't Western sanctions worked on Russia's economy?

Renewed packages of sanctions from the EU and US were supposed to weaken the Russian economy. Instead, it has adapted, and remains robust just as Vladimir Putin is about to get reelected for a fourth presidential term.

Economy

UK unemployment rises and wage growth cools

Weakness in the job market suggests inflationary pressures are easing, although the Bank of England will likely remain cautious about rate cuts.

Business

UK employees set to see slip in salary rises in 2024

UK employees can expect lower salary increases as employers reduce hiring plans for 2024, with a widening wage gap seen between private and public sector workers.

Economy

Minimum wages in Europe: How do salaries compare across the continent?

The proportion of workers earning just the minimum wage is higher than 10% in a number of countries across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the data.

Economy

UK wage growth slows as job vacancies fall

Salaries are rising at a slower rate in the UK but are still outpacing inflationary price hikes, according to official figures released on Tuesday.

Economy

Global unemployment expected to grow this year, despite dip in 2023

The International Labour Organization warns that global unemployment may increase in 2024, alongside persisting inflation and economic woes in G20 states.

Work

Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe?

Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions.

Economy

UK wage growth slows and job vacancies fall ahead of BoE rate decision

Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday, new data shows the economy is cooling.

Work

Which countries pay teachers the most and the least in Europe?

Teachers in Europe are expected to continue striking for better pay and working conditions in 2024 after many of their salaries fell in real terms.

Economy

Germany and Spain see service sector growth despite wages challenge

Euronews Business looks at why the German services sector has performed better than expected in November and what’s holding the Spanish one back.

Economy

UK wages rise adding to Bank of England inflation woes

Earnings, excluding bonuses, were 7.7% higher than a year earlier in the period from July to September, official data showed.