APEC 2025: Reshaping Global Trade and Economics
As world leaders gather for the critical APEC summit, discover how this powerful economic alliance is reshaping global trade dynamics and why it matters for Britain's economic future.
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US Government Shutdown Costs Economy $10+ Billion
The 2025 US government shutdown has inflicted over $10 billion in economic losses, with federal workers facing unpaid wages and critical services disrupted amid political deadlock.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
Reeves: UK Economy Defying Gloomy Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Reeves rules out major tax rises in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.
Labour scraps mansion tax in major policy U-turn
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.
Milei's Argentina Crisis: Polls Plummet Amid Economic Chaos
Argentine President Javier Milei faces collapsing approval ratings as his radical economic reforms fail to curb hyperinflation, with new polls revealing growing public discontent and comparisons to Trump's political style.
UK economy stagnates with zero growth in April
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
Australia's unemployment shock signals cooling economy
Australia's unexpected unemployment surge to 4.4% signals an economy cooling faster than anticipated, raising urgent calls for economic stimulus rather than interest rate hikes.
Reeves demands economic growth plan in first day as Chancellor
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Shock Office for National Statistics data reveals zero growth in April 2024, handing incoming Chancellor Rachel Reeves immediate economic challenge days before taking office.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Property Market Crisis
Fresh economic data reveals China's growth hitting its slowest pace since the pandemic era, with falling house prices and stock market jitters creating a perfect storm for the world's second-largest economy.
Political Division Fuels America's Economic Pessimism
New research reveals a startling disconnect between America's economic reality and public perception, with political tribalism creating a nation divided over its own financial health.
UK Economy Stalls with Zero GDP Growth in August
Britain's economic recovery hit a roadblock in August with zero growth, raising concerns about the nation's financial resilience amid ongoing challenges.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.
UK economy grows 0.4% in August, Reeves welcomes recovery signs
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
IMF Downgrades US Economy as Australian Tourists Avoid America
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets
Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.
IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
Reeves shatters Treasury fiscal rules in economic reset
Labour's first female Chancellor announces dramatic overhaul of Treasury spending rules, prioritising economic growth over rigid fiscal constraints in major policy shift.
Tory Economic Credibility in Tatters: Badenoch Cartoon
Ella Baron's biting political cartoon captures the crumbling economic credibility of the Conservative Party as Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces mounting criticism over fiscal policy failures.
Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low
New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.
Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Under Milei
President Javier Milei confronts escalating economic turmoil as inflation soars and social unrest grows, testing his controversial austerity measures in Argentina.
Ex-RBS Chair to Lead Scotland's Economic Advisory Council
Sir Douglas Alexander returns to economic leadership role, appointed to chair Scotland's new Council of Economic Advisors in strategic move to bolster nation's financial future.
Yen crashes to decades low as Nikkei hits record high
The Japanese yen crashes to its weakest level in decades while the Nikkei hits record highs following Sanae Takaichi's election victory. Gold continues its spectacular rally, nearing the $4,000 milestone as global markets react to Japan's political shift.
Anna Turley: Farage's policies would decimate Britain
Former Labour MP Anna Turley launches blistering attack on Nigel Farage's political agenda, warning his policies would cause catastrophic damage to Britain's economy and society.
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