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Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Seven UK Property Markets Shift to Favour Buyers

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic power shift in the UK property landscape, with seven major metropolitan areas now favouring purchasers amid growing concerns of a market correction. Discover the locations where negotiating power is returning to buyer

UK Sees 60% Surge in Million-Pound Home Sales

Exclusive analysis reveals a 60% surge in £1 million+ property sales across England and Wales, with the Cotswolds, Knutsford, and Harpenden emerging as the top hotspots for luxury home buyers.

Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana

Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.

Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn

Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.

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

UK House Price Divide: South Stalls, Scotland Soars

Exclusive analysis of the latest ONS figures shows a stark North-South divide in the UK property market, with Scotland's house prices surging as the South East plateaus. Discover the regions bucking the national trend.

Sunbelt Housing Panic: Property Prices Plummet

Exclusive: The Sunbelt's red-hot housing market faces a sharp correction as property prices plummet and inventory surges, signalling a major shift for buyers and investors.

Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

Sydney Property Booms as Melbourne Market Stagnates

A dramatic two-tier property market emerges across Australia. New data reveals Sydney's house prices are skyrocketing towards record highs, while Melbourne's market stagnates and Brisbane shows strong growth. Experts analyse the driving forces behind this

Luckin Coffee Overtakes Starbucks in Chinese Market

In a stunning corporate comeback, Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee has dethroned Starbucks to become the market leader in China, reporting record sales and profitability just years after a major accounting scandal.

UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs

Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri

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.

UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows

New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

Tesla Shares Crash After Musk's $56bn Pay Deal Rejected

Tesla faces a staggering $50bn market valuation loss as shareholders reject Elon Musk's colossal $56bn pay package, triggering a dramatic share price collapse and raising serious corporate governance concerns.

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