British consumer confidence remains stuck at a deeply negative -22 in January, as high living costs and a bleak economic outlook continue to weigh heavily on household sentiment, according to the latest long-running GfK survey.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern fiscal test as UK public sector borrowing hits £37.6bn for the first five months of the financial year, exceeding official forecasts and complicating Labour's spending ambitions.
New ONS data reveals a sharp rise in UK public sector borrowing alongside falling consumer confidence, creating a challenging backdrop for Chancellor Rachel Reeves's upcoming autumn budget.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces immediate economic reality check as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes £18bn black hole in Labour's spending plans, forcing potential cuts to public services.
Exclusive insight into the Bank of England's quantitative tightening programme. Discover how this silent financial revolution is impacting the national debt, your mortgage, and the UK's economic future.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals Manchester United's financial turmoil continues despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's massive investment, with club debt soaring to £773.3 million and Champions League failure costing millions.
Exclusive insight into the multi-million pound empire built by Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of the Princess of Wales, and how their wealth supports the Royal Family.
Manchester United posts record-breaking £666m revenue for 2024-25 but reports £33m losses amid ongoing club restructuring and stadium redevelopment plans.
Exclusive: Manchester United reports a staggering £28.7 million loss in latest financial results as Champions League absence and stadium constraints hit commercial revenue hard. Full breakdown inside.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a massive £9 billion fiscal shortfall as Treasury officials reveal grim tax receipt forecasts, forcing potential emergency tax hikes or spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Credit agency Fitch downgrades France's sovereign rating to 'AA-' with a negative outlook, citing political instability, rising debt, and economic uncertainty under President Macron's government.
Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.
Britain's economic growth stalled in July with 0.0% GDP growth, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves and raising fears of imminent tax hikes to fill a £22 billion black hole in public finances.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
New research exposes the intense social and financial strain on UK parents, with two-thirds feeling compelled to purchase expensive branded lunchbox items and snacks for their children.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses former Tory ministers of leaving the economy in a dire state, with a £22bn black hole in the public finances. Exclusive insight into the pre-Budget spending review.
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.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
A significant rule change means thousands of UK parents could be eligible for substantial Child Benefit back-payments. Here's how to check and claim what you're owed.
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tori Spelling's shocking financial documents expose her £4,400 monthly income as divorce battle with Dean McDermott intensifies in Los Angeles courts.
The costly and secretive Daijosai enthronement ritual for Emperor Naruhito has ignited a fierce debate in Japan, pitting ancient tradition against modern financial transparency and the future of the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Exclusive research reveals the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis, with millions of UK parents skipping meals to feed their children and energy bills crippling family finances.
UK shoppers are bracing for a brutal September as a perfect storm of back-to-school costs, rising bills, and early Christmas spending threatens to empty bank accounts. Experts reveal why this month is the new January for financial stress.
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Two corrupt football club owners have been jailed for a brazen fraud scheme that siphoned millions from player transfers and club funds, betraying the trust of fans and the beautiful game.
Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering financial losses Premier League clubs are facing following Cristiano Ronaldo's seismic transfer to Al-Nassr, as Saudi Pro League spending reshapes the global transfer market.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Generation Z is navigating the cost-of-living crisis and new tariffs, turning to TikTok for budget-friendly gift ideas and redefining Christmas consumerism in Britain.