Australia's unemployment shock signals cooling economy
Australia's unexpected unemployment surge to 4.4% signals an economy cooling faster than anticipated, raising urgent calls for economic stimulus rather than interest rate hikes.
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Reeves demands economic growth plan in first day as Chancellor
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
Reeves's economic tightrope: balance books, fight inequality
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils ambitious economic strategy targeting both fiscal responsibility and reduced inequality through tax reforms and strategic investments.
Japan's Takaichi bids to become first female PM
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi launches bold leadership bid, promising Thatcher-style economic reforms and challenging Japan's political establishment.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Shock Office for National Statistics data reveals zero growth in April 2024, handing incoming Chancellor Rachel Reeves immediate economic challenge days before taking office.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's New Prime Minister
Japan enters a new political era as conservative hawk Sanae Takaichi takes office, promising bold economic reforms and strengthened national security amid regional tensions.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Property Market Crisis
Fresh economic data reveals China's growth hitting its slowest pace since the pandemic era, with falling house prices and stock market jitters creating a perfect storm for the world's second-largest economy.
Chancellor: Welfare system faces major overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares the welfare system cannot remain untouched this parliament, signalling significant reforms ahead of autumn budget amid economic pressures.
Reeves warns Labour MPs over welfare reform battle
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns Labour colleagues she's prepared for welfare reform battles, citing market confidence as validation of her economic strategy following emotional Commons response.
Reeves Declares War on 'Ghost' Housing Developments
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis by seizing control of stalled building sites and fast-tracking construction in a major economic intervention.
Political Division Fuels America's Economic Pessimism
New research reveals a startling disconnect between America's economic reality and public perception, with political tribalism creating a nation divided over its own financial health.
UK Economy Stalls with Zero GDP Growth in August
Britain's economic recovery hit a roadblock in August with zero growth, raising concerns about the nation's financial resilience amid ongoing challenges.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.
UK economy grows 0.4% in August, Reeves welcomes recovery signs
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
Reeves: Age of irresponsibility over in first budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils radical planning reforms and spending restraint in her debut budget, promising economic stability after Tory 'chaos'.
IMF Downgrades US Economy as Australian Tourists Avoid America
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Radical Budget Overhaul
Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping economic reforms including tax system modernisation and business investment drive in landmark speech positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility.
Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets
Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.
Trump hosts Argentina's Milei in strategic White House meeting
Former US President Donald Trump welcomes Argentina's controversial President Javier Milei to Washington DC in a meeting that signals shifting global political alliances and economic strategies.
Reeves declares war on planning red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to fast-track housing and infrastructure projects across England, promising to end 'antiquated' rules blocking economic growth.
IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.
Stamp Duty Abolition: Property Tax Shake-Up
In a dramatic overhaul of Britain's property market, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to abolish stamp duty land tax, delivering on Labour's manifesto pledge to stimulate economic growth and ease the burden on homebuyers.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
Reeves shatters Treasury fiscal rules in economic reset
Labour's first female Chancellor announces dramatic overhaul of Treasury spending rules, prioritising economic growth over rigid fiscal constraints in major policy shift.
Tory Economic Credibility in Tatters: Badenoch Cartoon
Ella Baron's biting political cartoon captures the crumbling economic credibility of the Conservative Party as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces mounting criticism over fiscal policy failures.
Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low
New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.
Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Under Milei
President Javier Milei confronts escalating economic turmoil as inflation soars and social unrest grows, testing his controversial austerity measures in Argentina.
Ex-RBS Chair to Lead Scotland's Economic Advisory Council
Sir Douglas Alexander returns to economic leadership role, appointed to chair Scotland's new Council of Economic Advisors in strategic move to bolster nation's financial future.
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