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Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise

Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.

Trump mining nomination sparks safety concerns

Former President Donald Trump's planned nomination of a former mining executive to oversee mine safety has drawn fierce criticism from labour advocates and Appalachian communities.

UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed

Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.

Reeves' Calm Pre-Budget Speech Hides Economic Tensions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintained remarkable composure during her crucial pre-Budget speech, but subtle tells revealed the immense pressure facing Labour's economic plans. Discover what the calm exterior concealed about Britain's financial future.

No Brexit assessment in Reeves' budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals the Autumn Budget won't include formal Brexit economic analysis, citing OBR forecasting constraints and prioritising immediate economic challenges.

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.

UK unemployment falls as wages outpace inflation

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.

Late-night pub hours failing communities, report warns

A sobering new analysis reveals that relaxed late-night licensing laws are creating more problems than prosperity, with local residents bearing the brunt of noise and disruption while promised economic benefits fail to materialise.

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.

French crisis sparks global bond market meltdown fears

As France's political turmoil sends shockwaves through European bond markets, experts warn Britain and other governments face similar debt crises. Discover why global financial stability hangs in the balance.

London's inflation crisis defies UK-wide cooling trend

Exclusive analysis reveals London's inflation rate remains significantly higher than the UK national average, creating a severe cost-of-living crisis for the capital's residents despite the Bank of England's efforts.

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 Ditches GDP for Holistic Wellbeing Framework

Australia unveils a revolutionary 'Measuring What Matters' report, shifting from pure economic growth to a holistic wellbeing framework that prioritises health, environment, and social equity for a truer measure of national prosperity.

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