China announces rule changes to jump-start Shanghai zone investment

BEIJING, Sept 28 (Reuters) - China has introduced a fresh round of regulatory changes in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone in a bid to jump-start interest in the district, which has been struggling to attract more overseas companies, a government website said on Sunday.

EU-US trade deal could add £10bn to UK economy a year, claims minister

The government has rebutted accusations that a vast free trade deal being negotiated between the EU and the US will act as a cover to privatise the NHS while also watering down food standards and banking regulations.

U.S. jobs rose since '08 crisis, but pay is 23 pct less: report

(Reuters) - Jobs growth in the U.S. since the 2008 recession has been undermined by lower wages, with workers earning an average 23 percent less than earnings from jobs which were lost, a report by an organization representing U.S. cities said on Monday.

Jobs, factory data point to strengthening economy

(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region accelerated in June, more evidence the economy was strengthening after a disastrous first quarter.

Britain's productivity: still a puzzle for policymakers and industry leaders

In a modern mill in a small industrial estate in the textile town of Bury, Lancashire, more than 100 whirring machines roll out 11m metres of high strength fabric every year.

Three-month low in U.S. jobless claims offers hope for labor market

(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits hit a three-month low last week, suggesting some strength in a labor market that has been hobbled by severe weather.

Australia jobless rate hits decade high, sinks A$

(Reuters) - Australia's jobless rate unexpectedly jumped to a decade high in January, intensifying concerns about the future of the manufacturing sector as global carmakers prepare to pull out.

On jobs, US President Barack Obama calls 2014 'a year of action'

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is calling 2014 "a year of action" for creating jobs and economic opportunities for American families.

Canada Adds 12,500 Jobs in April as Manufacturers Hire

Canadian employment rose in line with economist forecasts in April as manufacturers added the most jobs in 11 months, adding to evidence of a modest expansion.

UK construction PMIs offer recovery hope

Construction continued to power ahead in April with strong levels of new business and employment, according to a closely-watched economic indicator.