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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

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.

UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011

Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

UK's £57m 'Smart Town' Digital Transformation Unveiled

A historic UK market town is at the heart of a groundbreaking £57 million digital transformation project, aiming to become a national blueprint for future-proofing communities with cutting-edge technology, full-fibre broadband, and smart infrastructure.

US jobless claims fall to eight-month low

New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.

Sweden Targets Fully Cashless Society by 2030

Sweden is leading a financial revolution, with plans to eliminate physical currency entirely within the next decade. Discover how this bold move is transforming everyday life and what it means for the future of money.

UK Housing Crisis: Homes Vanish from Market at Record Rate

Exclusive investigation reveals a severe property shortage across major UK cities, with available listings plummeting by up to 20% annually. Discover which areas are hardest hit and what it means for buyers and the market.

New-Build Homes Now Cheaper Than Old Ones In UK Market Shift

A startling shift is occurring in the UK housing market. Exclusive analysis reveals new-build properties are now significantly cheaper than older homes in some regions, signalling potential market distress and a crisis in buyer confidence. Experts warn th

UK's First Digital Detox Town Bans Mobile Signals

Nestled in the Peak District, the idyllic spa town of Bakewell is pioneering a radical retreat from modern connectivity. With a council-backed initiative to create signal-free zones, it's becoming the ultimate destination for Brits seeking a genuine digit

Las Vegas Housing Market Freeze: 'It's Like a Morgue'

The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects

UK House Prices Hit Record High of £375,131

New data reveals UK average house prices have soared to a record £375,131, with dramatic regional variations. Discover the hotspots and areas with the biggest growth in our comprehensive 2025 property market analysis.

UK House Prices Hit Record High for Third Month Running

UK property market continues its remarkable surge as Halifax reports house prices rose 0.9% in September, marking the third straight monthly increase and pushing average prices to a new record high of £293,835.

Tony Blair Demands Mandatory Digital ID for UK

Former PM Tony Blair's institute urges the next government to implement a mandatory digital ID system, claiming it could save billions and revolutionise public services. Critics raise privacy concerns.

UK Property Market Plunge: Homebuyer Panic Hits Record

Exclusive: Britain's housing market faces a severe crisis as a record number of panicked buyers abandon purchases amid soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Property chain collapses hit unprecedented levels.

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