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Spain's Planned Workweek Reduction: Ministry Asserts Economic Feasibility Amidst Administrative Concerns

The Spanish Ministry of Labor claims that reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours is economically feasible for businesses, citing high profit margins in key sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and commerce, despite concerns raised by HR professionals and some autonomous communities about administrati...

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NHS Resident Doctors Launch Strike Ballot Amidst Pay Dispute

Resident doctors in England are launching a strike ballot that could result in up to six months of walkouts, impacting 1.5 million appointments already cancelled since 2022 due to previous strikes, despite a recent 28.9% pay increase over three years, adding financial strain to the government.

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Liberty Steel Faces Liquidation, £340m Loss in South Yorkshire

Liberty Steel's South Yorkshire operations, employing 1,450, reported £340 million in losses over four years, prompting a union's call for owner Sanjeev Gupta's resignation and facing a July 16th deadline to avoid liquidation amid a broader UK steel industry crisis and a fraud investigation.

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UK to Invest £3 Billion in Training to Boost Skills, Cut Migration

The UK government will invest over £3 billion to create 120,000 new training routes across various sectors by the next general election, aiming to increase domestic worker skills and reduce net migration; however, critics warn that shifting funding away from master's-level apprenticeships could nega...

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German Machinery Makers Anticipate Short-Time Work Surge

A VDMA survey of approximately 200 machinery manufacturers in Baden-Württemberg reveals that roughly one-third expect a substantial rise in short-time work over the next six months due to low production capacity and market uncertainty; this follows recent job cuts by Trumpf, impacting 430 jobs in Ge...

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UK Government Redirects Apprenticeship Funding to Boost Entry-Level Programs

The UK government announced a plan to create 120,000 new apprenticeship training places, primarily focusing on lower-level apprenticeships for young adults, funded partly by increased charges on employers hiring from outside the UK and a reduction in funding for higher-level programs.

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Iran Truckers' Strike Challenges Regime Amid Nuclear Talks

Iranian truck drivers' nationwide strike, impacting over 100 cities since May 18, challenges the clerical regime amid nuclear talks; experts advocate for U.S. support mirroring Reagan's Poland policy.

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Global Skills Mismatch Creates 85 Million Unfilled Jobs by 2030

A global skills mismatch is causing 85 million jobs to go unfilled by 2030, driven by technological advancements and shifting industry demands; employers prioritize adaptable candidates, highlighting the need for skills-based hiring and continuous learning initiatives.

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Queensland Nurses and Midwives Vote to Strike Over Wage Dispute

In Queensland, Australia, over 96% of 50,000 nurses and midwives voted to strike due to the state government failing to deliver promised "nation-leading" wages, despite a proposed 11% increase over three years; the strike could include work stoppages and reduced services.

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French Professional Failure Stigma Impacts Economic Stability

In the first quarter of 2025, 17,845 French businesses faced potential bankruptcy, a 4.4% increase from 2024, threatening over 71,000 jobs, highlighting a cultural stigma surrounding professional failure that contrasts with American and Japanese approaches.

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Canadian Consumer Debt Delinquencies Surge to 2010 Levels

Equifax's report reveals a surge in Canadian consumer debt delinquencies in Q1 2025, reaching levels not seen since 2010, impacting young people and Ontario disproportionately due to high unemployment, inflation, and rising interest rates.

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Southwest German Mechanical Engineers Anticipate Increased Short-Time Work

Facing low production capacity, around one-third of 200 surveyed mechanical engineering companies in Baden-Württemberg, Germany expect a strong increase in short-time work in the next six months; Trumpf is cutting 1000 jobs, while the sector grapples with declining orders and revenue despite a recen...

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