Government Shutdown Costs UK Economy Billions
Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.
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Faith Leaders Urge Britain: Reject Politics of Division
Senior religious figures from multiple faiths issue powerful joint statement calling for national unity and respectful political discourse ahead of crucial elections.
Japan's ex-defence minister visits Philippines
In a landmark diplomatic mission, Japan's former defence chief Shigeru Ishiba travels to the Philippines to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss regional security cooperation.
Brexit's role in Starmer's small boats crisis
Keir Starmer inherits a small boats crisis directly fuelled by Brexit's policy failures. Our analysis reveals how leaving the EU destroyed the returns agreement that previously kept Channel crossings manageable.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in Q2 - Strongest Since 2021
Britain's economy delivered a powerful performance in Q2 2024, with GDP growing by 0.4% - the strongest quarterly expansion since late 2021. Services and production sectors lead the charge as the UK economy gains momentum.
Trump Administration Approves Major Military Deal with Australia
The Trump administration has reportedly approved a landmark military agreement with Australia, marking a significant escalation in Pacific defence cooperation and weapons technology sharing between the two allied nations.
Zelenskyy offers Europe drone defence expertise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed sharing his nation's hard-won expertise in countering Russian drone attacks to help European nations bolster their air defences against growing threats.
Reeves urges Labour MPs: Focus on growth mission
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers powerful message to Labour MPs, demanding immediate focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline in government's first days.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
UN Chief Warns World is 'Unhinged' at General Assembly
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of a world splitting into rival blocs and calls for renewed cooperation on climate and peace, as leaders gather in New York.
Britain to be worst G7 economy in 2025, OECD warns
A damning OECD forecast predicts Britain will be the weakest economy among G7 nations next year, with growth projections slashed amid persistent inflation and political stagnation.
Global Economy Shows Surprising Resilience to Trump Tariffs
The OECD's latest economic outlook reveals a world economy weathering Trump's aggressive tariff strategy better than forecasted, with global growth holding steady at 3.1% despite trade tensions.
Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Alarms India
Saudi Arabia signs a major defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan, a move analysts warn could escalate regional tensions and challenge India's strategic interests.
West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact
In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.
Labour's Economic Challenge: Legacy Grim, But Hope Needed
The new Labour government inherits a dire economic legacy, but voters demand solutions, not excuses. Analysis of the fiscal challenges and the urgent need for a hopeful, forward-looking strategy.
Labour's wellbeing economic framework fails to deliver
The UK government's flagship wellbeing framework, designed to shift economic focus beyond GDP, has struggled with implementation and impact despite its ambitious goals, according to experts.
Haldane: Economic failure fuels far-right extremism
Former Bank of England chief economist warns that without inclusive growth policies, economic discontent could fuel far-right extremism in Britain's political landscape.
Bank CEO Warns of Appalachian Economic Disaster
Huntington Bancshares CEO Brad Smith sounds the alarm on the economic crisis unfolding in Appalachia, calling for urgent investment and national attention to reverse the region's decline.
Australia and PNG sign major defence pact amid Pacific tensions
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign a landmark security agreement, strengthening military cooperation and regional stability in the Pacific amidst growing geopolitical competition.
UK Economy Stagnates: Reeves Faces Budget Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.
Argentina's Milei Faces Ultimate Election Test Over Radical Reforms
President Javier Milei's controversial austerity programme and radical economic reforms face a decisive verdict as Argentina heads to the polls. This analysis examines the high-stakes battle shaping the nation's future.
Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals
A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.
Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit
General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.
Australian Household Spending Surge Defies Economic Gloom
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Missile Factory Expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally inspected a key weapons factory, signalling a major expansion of the country's missile production capabilities as military cooperation with Russia deepens and tensions with the US and South Korea escalate.
Rachel Reeves' make-or-break moment on UK economy
Exclusive analysis reveals the immense pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces a critical turning point. With economic stagnation and public patience wearing thin, her upcoming fiscal statement could define this government's legacy. Will she sei
Xi Hosts Putin and Modi in Strategic Summit Countering NATO
Chinese President Xi Jinping convenes with Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi in Kazakhstan for a pivotal SCO summit, reshaping global alliances as Western leaders gather for NATO.
UK faces £71bn fiscal black hole as policies fail, NIESR warns
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issues a stark warning that UK government policies are failing, creating a £71bn fiscal black hole and risking a 'vicious cycle' of stagnation. Expert analysis reveals the critical challenges facing t
Brexit Critics Fall Silent as UK-EU Trade Alignment Gains Support
A significant political shift is underway in Westminster as opposition to closer UK-EU trading ties diminishes. Key Brexit critics are softening their stance, paving the way for enhanced economic cooperation and regulatory alignment with Europe.
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