Anna Turley: Farage's policies would decimate Britain
Former Labour MP Anna Turley launches blistering attack on Nigel Farage's political agenda, warning his policies would cause catastrophic damage to Britain's economy and society.
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Labour's migration strategy could make Britain economic superpower
As Labour confronts Britain's migration challenges, an unexpected opportunity emerges. Discover how green industrial strategy could transform immigration from political headache to economic superpower.
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.
Starmer warns of tough choices ahead, won't rule out tax rises
Sir Keir Starmer declares Britain must confront 'tough choices' as he refuses to rule out tax increases while outlining his vision for national renewal and economic stability.
Labour: Brexit leaves no alternative to tax rises
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals Brexit's economic fallout has left Labour with 'no alternative' but to consider tax increases, in a stark admission about the UK's post-EU financial reality.
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.
Starmer's Vision: Labour's Blueprint for Britain
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers powerful conference speech outlining ambitious economic reforms, constitutional shake-up, and mission-driven government approach for 2025.
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.
Rachel Reeves's Economic Wonderland: Fantasy Over Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism as her economic policies draw alarming parallels to fantasy over reality. Experts question the sustainability of her borrowing plans and warn of serious consequences for Britain's economy.
Reeves Targets Youth Unemployment in First Speech
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils ambitious plan to tackle Britain's youth unemployment crisis, calling it 'economic waste' and 'personal tragedy' in landmark Treasury address.
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: Labour to build 1.5m homes and ban no-fault evictions
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour will be 'builders not blockers' in major conference speech, promising sweeping planning reforms and economic stability to boost UK growth.
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.
Reeves pledges planning revolution to build 1.5m homes
Shadow Chancellor pledges radical planning reforms to build 1.5 million homes and fast-track infrastructure projects, positioning economic growth as Labour's 'national mission'.
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.
Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside
Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.
Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row
Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l
Rachel Reeves rules out major tax hikes to fuel growth
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to prioritise economic growth over significant tax increases, promising a 'decade of national renewal' with a focus on planning reform and infrastructure investment.
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.
Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'
Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.
Rachel Reeves vows to tackle UK's 'joblessness epidemic'
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's unemployment crisis head-on, outlining Labour's strategy to boost job creation and economic growth in a major policy speech.
Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members
Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.
Reeves: Russia's Sanction-Hit Economy is a "Failure"
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a scathing critique of Russia's economic collapse under sanctions, contrasting it with the UK's resilience and outlining Labour's plan for economic security.
Russia's 3.1% unemployment defies sanctions amid Ukraine war
Exclusive analysis reveals how Russia's wartime economy defies Western sanctions with record-low 3.1% unemployment, creating a paradoxical economic resilience that puzzles experts.
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.
Rachel Reeves Confronts Bond Market Crisis as UK Yields Soar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern test as UK bond yields surge, echoing France's recent market turmoil. Can Labour's economic plan withstand the pressure from global markets?
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