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Why a 100-month car loan is a bad financial move

Financial experts caution against 100-month auto loans, revealing how lower monthly payments lead to paying double the car's price in interest and leaving you 'underwater' for years.

Pakistani consortium buys 75% stake in PIA

A Pakistani consortium has acquired a 75% stake in the national carrier PIA for 135bn rupees, marking a key privatisation demanded by the IMF. Read the full details.

Economists Call for Sri Lanka Debt Payment Halt

Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah. Read their urgent plea for a new restructuring plan.

Sunak defends Covid loan schemes at inquiry

Rishi Sunak tells the Covid Inquiry that government support saved 500,000 businesses and 3 million jobs. He insists the fraud risk was 'unequivocally' worth it.

Martin Lewis: Check Student Loan for Refunds

Martin Lewis urges 5 million in the UK to check if they've overpaid their student loan. You could be due a refund if your income dropped below the threshold. Act now!

Global Debt to Hit 100% of GDP by 2029 - IMF

The International Monetary Fund issues stark warning as global government debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP within five years, with the UK facing particularly challenging economic headwinds.

IMF backs Rachel Reeves as UK becomes 'beacon of stability'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives major IMF endorsement for her economic strategy, with Britain praised as a model of stability amid global uncertainty. Discover how tax reforms and fiscal discipline are driving UK growth.

IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer

The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.

US-China Rare Earths Showdown in Beijing Talks

In a critical diplomatic mission, US Treasury Secretary meets Chinese officials amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals, port fees, and IMF concerns about global trade fragmentation.

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.

UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools

UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.

Gold breaks $4,000 barrier in historic market move

Gold prices smash through the $4,000 barrier for the first time ever amid Federal Reserve speculation and economic concerns, while Vertu Motors warns of profit hits from JLR supply disruptions.

Farage Partner's Firm in £1.2m Covid Loan Scrutiny

GB Broadcasting, linked to Nigel Farage's partner Laure Ferrari, faces scrutiny over a £1.2m Bounce Back Loan. Documents suggest potential misuse of government pandemic support funds intended for struggling businesses.

Badenoch Denies UK in Secret IMF Bailout Talks

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.

Reeves' "Healey Moment" as UK Faces £22bn Budget Crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts an economic firestorm, drawing stark parallels to Denis Healey's 1976 IMF crisis. With soaring borrowing costs and a £22bn budget black hole, the UK faces its gravest fiscal challenge in half a century.

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