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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
55-Inch Bum Too Big For Plane Seats: Travel Ordeal
A British tourist with a 55-inch hip measurement reveals the humiliating reality of air travel for plus-size passengers, from squeezed seats to public weigh-ins and extra charges.
Labour's blueprint for UK economic revival revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's five-pillar strategy to rebuild Britain's economic foundations, boost productivity, and deliver sustainable growth after years of stagnation.
Truck driver in Noem-Newsom migrant policy clash
A migrant truck driver, Harjinder Singh, becomes the unlikely centre of a heated political debate between South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and California Governor Gavin Newsom over border policies.
Labour may strip wildlife protections for growth
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash from environmental groups as Labour considers rolling back protections for bats and newts to accelerate development projects.
Labour's economic legacy for Australia
Exploring Labour's economic policies and their potential long-term impact on Australia's financial landscape.
AMLO Expands Mexico's Welfare Policies Amid Debate
President López Obrador expands Mexico's welfare policies amid rising debate over their long-term impact. Critics warn of fiscal strain, while supporters hail them as transformative.
Stephen Miller: Trump's Immigration Mastermind
Explore the pivotal role of Stephen Miller in shaping Donald Trump's hardline immigration strategies, from the travel ban to family separations at the border.
Trump’s AI Tariff Plan Sparks Global Trade Debate
Former US President Donald Trump proposes sweeping tariffs on imports and exports, with a focus on AI technology, sparking debate over global trade impacts.
Chalmers hails economic reform success
Treasurer Jim Chalmers celebrates the outcomes of the high-profile Economic Reform Roundtable, signalling progress for Australia's economic future.
Australia's economic dinosaur: Is Chalmers' roundtable outdated?
Australia faces an existential economic tsunami, yet Treasurer Jim Chalmers' latest policy roundtable risks being outdated before it even begins. Can the nation adapt in time?
Jacinta Allan's work-from-home gambit pays off
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is sparking debate over remote work policies, as businesses unwittingly fuel her political agenda. What does this mean for Australia's workforce?
Playboy relocates to Florida, slams California policies
Playboy announces dramatic relocation from California to Florida, with CEO slamming the Golden State's 'hostile' business climate. Find out why the brand is making this bold move.
Chalmers' economic roundtable: reform or retreat?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' upcoming economic roundtable presents a crucial opportunity for transformative reforms. With Australians facing mounting financial pressures, experts argue that half-measures are no longer an option.
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