OECD: UK Growth to Slow as Tax Hikes Bite
The OECD forecasts UK growth will slow to 1.2% next year, warning of 'substantial' risks from fiscal tightening. Inflation is set to remain high among G7 nations. Read the full analysis.
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OECD: UK Growth Slows to 1.2% on Fiscal Tightening
The OECD forecasts UK growth will slow to 1.2% in 2026 due to tax hikes and spending cuts, with inflation remaining high. Read the full economic outlook.
OECD: Labour's Migration Policies Slow UK Economic Growth
The OECD warns UK growth is sluggish due to falling migration and productivity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as forecasts show high inflation and rising unemployment. Read the full analysis.
UK Braces for -7C Feels-Like Temperatures This Week
The UK faces a dramatic temperature drop, with wind chill making it feel as cold as -7C by Friday. The Met Office warns of hail, thunder, and potential snow. Read the full forecast.
US Braces for Record Cold as Polar Vortex Descends
A polar vortex breakdown is set to plunge the US into record-breaking cold, with winter warnings in 30 states. Heavy snow and ice threaten travel chaos. Read the full forecast.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG predicts UK GDP growth will cool to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys signal further weakness in services and manufacturing. Read the full economic outlook.
UK Snow Bomb: 10cm to Hit Cities in December
Advanced weather maps predict a 'snow bomb' will hit the UK, with two storms bringing up to 10cm of snow to major towns and cities from December 4. Brace for disruption.
Reeves' 2025 Budget: More Taxes, Less Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget raises multiple taxes while failing to boost economic growth, leaving Labour vulnerable to public discontent. Analysis of the political fallout.
OBR: UK finances remain vulnerable despite budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's tax-raising budget leaves UK public finances exposed to future shocks, despite doubling the fiscal buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Economists: Budget papers over cracks in UK economy
UK growth forecasts downgraded despite temporary tax rises. Economists warn Budget measures mask underlying fiscal risks as inflation and unemployment outlook worsens.
Tax Hikes Hit 1.7 Million as Growth Forecasts Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7 million Britons. OBR forecasts downgraded growth and apologises for early budget leak. Read the full analysis.
Tax hits 1.7 million as Reeves raises rates to record high
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises hitting 1.7 million Britons. Freeze on thresholds drags workers into higher tax bands as growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves Budget: Tax Rises and Child Poverty Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils tax increases including mansion tax and pension reforms while scrapping two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Full analysis.
Reeves hikes taxes to all-time high in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7m with higher income tax. OBR forecasts downgraded and apologises for early document release.
UK Forecast: Higher Inflation and Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and unemployment, with the tax burden set to hit a record high. Discover the full economic outlook for Britain.
OBR Forecast: UK Inflation Up, Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and a record tax burden. Economic growth is set to weaken. Discover the full impact on household finances.
Budget leak reveals £26bn tax rise and growth downgrade
OBR's premature release details Rachel Reeves' Budget, forecasting slower economic growth and £26bn in tax rises by 2030 through frozen thresholds. Discover the full impact.
Budget Leak: £26bn Tax Rise and Growth Downgrade
OBR forecasts reveal UK tax increases rising to £26bn by 2030 and significant economic growth downgrades following early Budget release. Discover the full impact.
Budget 2025: Tax Freezes Extended, Growth Forecast Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget with tax threshold freezes until 2030, scrapping two-child benefit cap and revised growth forecasts. Key measures analysed.
Met Office Christmas 2025 forecast rules out snow
The Met Office predicts a mild, wet Christmas for the UK in 2025, contrasting sharply with bookmakers' slashed odds for snow. Get the latest festive forecast details here.
Nature's Signs Point to a Hard Winter Ahead
Ancient folklore suggests animal behaviour predicts a harsh UK winter. Discover the truth behind fat squirrels, spider invasions, and caterpillar myths. Read the facts now.
OBR's 15-year low growth forecast pressures Reeves' Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves focuses on 'fairness' in pre-Budget speech as OBR prepares to issue most pessimistic growth forecasts in 15 years. Read the full analysis.
Met Office: White Christmas Unlikely in UK
The Met Office indicates snow is improbable for Christmas week across the UK, with temperatures expected to be above average. Discover the latest long-range forecast details.
UK's 'Growth Emergency' Ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a 'growth emergency' with the OBR set to issue its most pessimistic economic forecasts in 15 years. Discover the Budget's potential impact.
RBA: Inflation to rise faster than wages in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will rise faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and creating a cost-of-living crisis for British households.
UK Flood Alert: Met Office Issues Urgent Weather Warnings
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across Britain as heavy rainfall threatens widespread flooding, travel chaos, and property damage. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
UK growth forecast cut as investment plummets
The EY Item Club warns Britain's economic growth prospects are dimming as business investment retreats following tax rises and policy changes, creating a perfect storm for the UK economy.
UK Snow Forecast: Arctic Blast Brings Widespread Snow and Ice
The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as Arctic air brings snow and ice to multiple UK regions this week. Find out which areas will be affected and when the cold snap will peak.
Arctic Blast: UK Braces for Snow and Ice Disruption
Britain faces a dramatic temperature drop with snow and ice warnings in place across Scotland and northern England. The Met Office alerts travellers of hazardous conditions as freezing air sweeps in from the Arctic.
Your Zodiac Wake-Up Call: This Week's Reality Check
Astrological forecasts reveal which zodiac signs are in for a major reality check this week, with cosmic alignments pushing for personal growth and necessary changes.
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