Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
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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.
Rachel Reeves's economic credibility crisis deepens
The new Chancellor's economic blueprint faces mounting scepticism as growth forecasts disappoint and spending cuts loom. Can Rachel Reeves restore confidence in her fiscal strategy?
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Transform UK Housing
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
Reeves: No income tax rise in Labour budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes bold pledge to freeze income tax rates, national insurance, and VAT in Labour's first budget, positioning party as pro-economic stability.
APEC 2025: Reshaping Global Trade and Economics
As world leaders gather for the critical APEC summit, discover how this powerful economic alliance is reshaping global trade dynamics and why it matters for Britain's economic future.
US Government Shutdown Costs Economy $10+ Billion
The 2025 US government shutdown has inflicted over $10 billion in economic losses, with federal workers facing unpaid wages and critical services disrupted amid political deadlock.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
Labour's 1.5 Million Homes Plan Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.
Reeves: UK Economy Defying Gloomy Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Labour's 1p Income Tax Hike: What It Costs You
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed income tax increase could impact household budgets across Britain as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fiscal changes.
Milei's Argentina Crisis: Polls Plummet Amid Economic Chaos
Argentine President Javier Milei faces collapsing approval ratings as his radical economic reforms fail to curb hyperinflation, with new polls revealing growing public discontent and comparisons to Trump's political style.
UK economy stagnates with zero growth in April
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
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.
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.
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.
Labour's 2030 Clean Energy Plan Faces Cost Criticism
The Labour government's ambitious 2030 clean power target faces mounting criticism as energy experts question its financial viability and practical implementation.
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.
Labour donor shops for new leader in Starmer challenge
Exclusive: Labour's biggest private donor demands new leader shopping list as Starmer faces internal rebellion over policy direction and party unity.
Starmer to scrap Rwanda scheme in first 100 days
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to scrap the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme immediately if elected, branding it an 'expensive gimmick' that has failed to deter Channel crossings.
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.
Reeves: No magic money tree for UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers hard-hitting speech at Wembley, ruling out immediate tax rises while promising tough spending decisions and economic stability.
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.
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 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.
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