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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.

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

Microsoft Services Crash: Minecraft & Outlook Down

Major Microsoft outage hits millions of users as popular services including Minecraft, Outlook email and Xbox Live experience widespread disruption. Technical issues reported across the UK and Europe.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.

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.

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.

OECD: UK to Lead G7 Growth in 2025 as Inflation Falls

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts the UK will be the fastest-growing economy in the G7 next year, with inflation expected to return to the Bank of England's 2% target. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomes the 'major improvemen

UK Job Cuts Accelerate at Fastest Pace Since 2021

New data from the Bank of England shows British businesses slashed jobs at the most rapid rate in four years during summer 2025, amid weakening demand and persistent economic pressures.

Microsoft Outlook Email Service Crashes Across Europe

A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.

BOM Forecast: A Wet Spring Soaking for Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology's Spring 2025 Outlook forecasts above-average rainfall for eastern and northern Australia, with a heightened flood risk following saturated catchments. Southern regions brace for persistent damp conditions.

68-hour UK rain warning sparks flood fears

The Met Office has issued a 68-hour rain warning across parts of the UK, with heavy downpours expected to cause flooding and travel disruption. Find out which areas are most at risk.

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