UK labor market shows signs of weakness ahead of employer tax hike 

LONDON: Britain’s labor market showed signs of weakening ahead of this month’s increase in a tax on employers, data released Tuesday showed. However, strong wage growth persisted, complicating the Bank of England’s efforts to curb inflation.  Financial markets indicate a 90% chance of a quarter-point interest rate cut when policymakers meet in early May, followed by…

Sony announces PlayStation 5 price increases

Sony has announced price hikes for some PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming consoles in multiple markets, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The price increases, effective Monday, come as the company grapples with what it describes as a “challenging economic environment,” citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.  In a blog post confirming the…