JD Sports profits fall as consumer finances strained
JD Sports Fashion reports a sharp drop in annual profits and sales, blaming the cost-of-living crisis for dampening consumer demand for trainers and athleisure wear.
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Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.
Treasury Warns Reeves: No Cash for Labour's Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
Sarah Ferguson's 'Reckless Spending' Forces Royal Split
The Duchess of York's extravagant lifestyle and mounting debts reportedly led to a dramatic intervention from her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, sparking a new royal crisis.
Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams' shocking mortgage struggle
Beloved Australian veterinarian and television personality Dr Kate Adams opens up about her desperate battle to secure a mortgage for her first home, facing unexpected rejection despite her public success.
Opinium Survey Reveals Brits' Top Financial Worries
Exclusive research from Opinium uncovers the financial pressures keeping Britons awake at night, with energy bills and grocery costs leading anxiety levels across UK households.
Police raid SNP Perth office in major financial investigation
Police Scotland launches a major investigation into SNP finances with a raid on the party's Perth headquarters, plunging Scottish politics into turmoil and raising questions about transparency.
Man Utd Financial Crisis: Ratcliffe's FFP Warning
Exclusive analysis reveals Manchester United's precarious financial position under INEOS ownership, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitting the club must sell players before buying due to Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick's Search for Love and Financial Stability
Beloved TV veterinarian Noel Fitzpatrick opens up about his desire for a wife and children, while confronting the financial challenges facing his renowned Surrey veterinary practice.
King profits £1.1m from scrapped HS2 land deal
Exclusive: The Crown Estate sold land to government for abandoned HS2 leg, raising questions about royal finances and taxpayer value.
Daily Mail's Stark Warning: UK Economic Crisis Looming
The Daily Mail issues a powerful critique of the UK's unsustainable economic trajectory, warning of dire consequences from unchecked public spending, soaring debt, and a looming crisis that threatens future generations.
UK Consumer Confidence Stagnates at -22, GfK Reports
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.
UK Borrowing Hits £37.6bn, Exceeding Forecasts
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.
UK Borrowing Rises as Consumer Confidence Slumps
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.
IFS Exposes £18bn Black Hole in Labour's Spending Plans
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.
Bank of England's QT Gamble Squeezes UK Finances
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.
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.
Man Utd Debt Soars to £773m Despite Ratcliffe's £1.5bn Injection
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.
Kate Middleton's Family £50M Net Worth Revealed
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.
Man Utd post record £666m revenue despite £33m losses
Manchester United posts record-breaking £666m revenue for 2024-25 but reports £33m losses amid ongoing club restructuring and stadium redevelopment plans.
Man Utd Financial Crisis: £28.7m Loss Despite Improvements
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.
Reeves Faces £9bn Tax Black Hole in Budget Crisis
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.
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
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.
Millions of Brits Too Scared to Enjoy Outdoors Due to Costs
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.
France Credit Rating Downgraded by Fitch Amid Debt Crisis
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.
UK seizes £1.4bn in dirty money crackdown
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.
UK Economy Flatlines in July: 0.0% Growth Recorded
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.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
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.
2/3 of UK Parents Pressured to Buy Branded Snacks
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.
Reeves: Tory Ministers Left £22bn Black Hole in Finances
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.
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