business

April 3, 2019

Investors should shun Indonesia's 'Big Coal' says Global Witness

A new report highlights the risk posed to those financing and investing in Indonesian coal companies.
March 12, 2019

IMF support for overhaul of international tax rules welcomed by Tax Justice Network

Both the OECD and the International Monetary Fund are recognising the need for change to international tax rules
December 14, 2018

Trump 'puts his business’s profits above the interests of the American people'

Images of autocratic foreign leaders that President Trump has financial ties with projected onto Trump International Hotel.
November 10, 2018

Fall in investment means higher growth unlikely to last, says TUC

TUC says growth is unlikely to last if we do not close the investment gap with other industrial nations.
November 5, 2018

Real Living Wage rates rise around the country

At least 180,000 people who work for real Living Wage employers across the country are set for a pay rise as the new Living Wage rates rise to £9 around the UK, and £10.55 in London.
October 13, 2018

Portugal’s post-crisis policies boosted growth and employment, says ILO

An ILO report says the Portuguese experience does not support conventional notion that economic recovery can be accelerated simply by reducing labour costs and making the labour market more flexible.
September 12, 2018

Lobbyists are Brexit's biggest beneficiaries, say campaigners

A new pamphlet details how Brexit has been a boon to lobbyists working behind the scenes to influence the process. Lobbyists are getting a Brexit dividend.
June 27, 2018

Union and business leaders in joint appeal for Brexit negotiation progress

Business and union leaders from UK and Europe urge progress on key issues, including regulatory alignment, frictionless trade and Northern Ireland.
June 11, 2018

Legislation on pay ratios 'must be backed by action to reduce income inequality'

Publishing pay ratios will make no difference if poverty wages are not increased, says the Equality Trust.
May 25, 2018

People with mental health problems 'failed by companies'

The number of people with mental health problems seeking advice on utilities and communications issues has soared.