UK Service Sector Growth Hits 7-Month Low
Britain's service sector growth hits weakest pace since January amid falling new orders and rising costs, sparking recession concerns.
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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.
FTSE 100 Plummets as UK Economy Shows Strain
London's FTSE 100 index faces significant losses amid economic stagnation fears and global market uncertainty. Expert analysis reveals what's next for UK investors.
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.
South Korea raises cyber threat level after data centre fire
Critical infrastructure crippled as fire devastates key data facility, forcing government to elevate national cyber threat level amid fears of digital chaos.
Auto Collapse Sparks 2008-Style Recession Fears
The dramatic downfall of a major automotive player has triggered alarming parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, raising urgent questions about the UK's economic stability and sending shockwaves through the industry.
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.
Roland Orzabal, 64, welcomes baby boy with wife Emily
Tears For Fears frontman Roland Orzabal and his wife Emily have welcomed a son, a source confirms. The joyful news for the 64-year-old rocker and his 38-year-old partner adds a new member to their family.
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.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
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.
US Shoppers Defy Recession Fears with Surprise Spending Spree
New data reveals a stunning paradox in the US economy: consumer spending soars to a six-month high despite deepening recession anxieties and soaring inflation. Discover the sectors booming against the odds.
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.
Michael Palin's Terrifying Hostage Fear From World Travels
Monty Python legend Sir Michael Palin reveals his deepest fears from decades of globetrotting, from political detention to extreme isolation, in a shocking new interview.
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.
Russia's Nuclear Sub Sparks WW3 Fears Off UK Coast
Tensions reach boiling point as a Russian nuclear submarine, capable of triggering radioactive tsunamis, is tracked off the UK coast in what experts call the most perilous underwater game of cat-and-mouse in decades.
UK Gilt Yields Hit 27-Year High in Market Meltdown
UK financial markets face a severe stress test as long-term government borrowing costs surge to levels not seen since 1998. The gilt sell-off, driven by stubborn inflation data and hawkish central bank fears, triggers a flight to safety, sending gold and
Kate Ferdinand's baby health scare fear
Former TOWIE star Kate Ferdinand reveals her ongoing anxiety for baby daughter Shae's health following a recent hospital scare, detailing the family's emotional ordeal and her fears as a mother.
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
My Health Is Failing: Fear My Husband Can't Care For Me
A woman shares her deeply personal fears about her declining health and her husband's potential inability to provide care. This powerful account explores the emotional turmoil of facing illness and relationship uncertainties in later life.
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.
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