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• [New] Once the U.S. government shutdown ends, key economic indicators, such as jobs data and inflation, will be released and their results might lower expectations for anticipated rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Japan Times
• [New] Working with departments and agencies across the federal government, IIC is coordinating complex and transformative investments that will create new jobs and opportunities for Canadians in sectors central to Canada's economy. GAC
• Since allowing the operation of foreign companies in 2020, the Saudi government issued hundreds of exploration licenses, aiming to contribute an additional $64 billion to GDP and hoping to create 200,000 jobs by 2030. United States Department of State
• The UK government has set out a new defence industrial strategy where it will invest £250m in five local economies which it hopes will create jobs and fuel growth. BBC News
• Canadian Government Bonds If jobs data is stronger, bond prices may fall amid reduced odds of near-term rate cuts; if weaker, bonds could rise as markets price in potential Bank of Canada easing. FinancialJuice
• Where the U.S. government takes AI strategy and policy will have far-reaching consequences - for Americans' jobs, their lives, and their place in the world. Just Security
• By advancing transformative infrastructure projects like Wind West Atlantic Energy, Canada's new government is creating jobs, unlocking new economic opportunities, and building a stronger, more resilient Canada. The AI Journal
• The UK government says it has secured £150bn worth of US investment which it hopes will create 7,600 jobs. BBC News
• A report published by Scottish Government highlights an estimated 10,400 to 54,000 jobs could be supported by the offshore wind sector in Scotland by 2030. GOV.UK
• By mounting an all-of-government approach to climate action, we will cut emissions, lower costs, and create more than 27,000 Maryland jobs. MDEM Newsroom -
• Coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from £1.1 billion in joint government and industry investment for the maritime sector, which will unlock growth and jobs, including in the engineering, green technology and construction sectors. GOV.UK
• Currently UK Government funding is being used here to support the construction of a new Energy Incubator and Scale Up Hub; Energy Works and a new Energy Transition Skills Hub to help provide the opportunities and skills for people in the local area to move into green jobs. / UK GOV.UK
• With strong government backing Sydney is poised for significant growth in quantum technology, with a projected A$ 2.2 billion industry value and 8,700 jobs by 2030. IEEE Spectrum
• New coalition government will spend $24bn on new jobs efforts over the next five years and $32bn on rural development. Share Talk
• The federal government is loaning money to Ultium Cells - a joint venture between GM and LG Energy Solution - to build a new EV battery plant in nearby Delta Township, a $2.5 billion project expected to create up to 1,700 jobs. Bridge Michigan
• The American Federation of Government Employees, which represents over 30,000 BOP correctional officers and other agency staff members, raised alarms that the pay cuts will lead to employees leaving their jobs, exacerbating the already short-staffed workforce. Federal News Network
• A circular economy can support Queensland Government commitments to create jobs in a strong economy, transition to a net zero waste and zero net emissions economy by 2050. State of the Environment Report 2020
• The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60% of beneficiaries expected to be women. Punch Newspapers
• Government plans to cut a key benefit for disabled people could stop tens of thousands of workers from continuing in their jobs. UNISON National

Last updated: 12 October 2025