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.
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UK Economy Shows Zero Growth in April as Sectors Struggle
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
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.
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.
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 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.
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'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.
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.
Shrinking States: The Positive Future with Fewer People
Forget the doomsday scenarios. New research reveals a future with fewer people offers a surprising opportunity for greater equality, a healthier planet, and a higher quality of life for all. Discover the positive revolution in global demographics.
UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis
Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.
Argentina's Milei Faces Ultimate Election Test Over Radical Reforms
President Javier Milei's controversial austerity programme and radical economic reforms face a decisive verdict as Argentina heads to the polls. This analysis examines the high-stakes battle shaping the nation's future.
Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals
A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.
Australian Household Spending Surge Defies Economic Gloom
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Rachel Reeves' make-or-break moment on UK economy
Exclusive analysis reveals the immense pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces a critical turning point. With economic stagnation and public patience wearing thin, her upcoming fiscal statement could define this government's legacy. Will she sei
UK faces £71bn fiscal black hole as policies fail, NIESR warns
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issues a stark warning that UK government policies are failing, creating a £71bn fiscal black hole and risking a 'vicious cycle' of stagnation. Expert analysis reveals the critical challenges facing t
Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth
Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.
England's Coastal Towns: Paradise Lost for Young Residents
A startling investigation reveals the harsh realities of growing up in England's picturesque seaside towns, where economic decline, poor transport, and mental health crises create a 'perfect storm' for young residents.
Labour's blueprint for UK economic revival revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's five-pillar strategy to rebuild Britain's economic foundations, boost productivity, and deliver sustainable growth after years of stagnation.
DC restaurants struggle post-National Guard withdrawal
Local eateries in the US capital face financial hardship as reduced National Guard deployments lead to a sharp decline in customer numbers.
Labour's economic legacy for Australia
Exploring Labour's economic policies and their potential long-term impact on Australia's financial landscape.
Chalmers hails economic reform success
Treasurer Jim Chalmers celebrates the outcomes of the high-profile Economic Reform Roundtable, signalling progress for Australia's economic future.
Las Vegas Economy in Freefall: What’s Next?
Las Vegas faces unprecedented economic challenges, with tourism dwindling and businesses struggling. Experts warn of long-term decline unless urgent action is taken.
Australia's economic dinosaur: Is Chalmers' roundtable outdated?
Australia faces an existential economic tsunami, yet Treasurer Jim Chalmers' latest policy roundtable risks being outdated before it even begins. Can the nation adapt in time?
Chalmers' economic roundtable: reform or retreat?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' upcoming economic roundtable presents a crucial opportunity for transformative reforms. With Australians facing mounting financial pressures, experts argue that half-measures are no longer an option.
Japan's 2025 birth rate crisis: Population plummets
Japan's population decline accelerates with plummeting birth rates, raising alarms over economic and social stability by 2025.
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