Charity to close nearly 50 shops across UK
The British Heart Foundation reveals devastating plans to shut down dozens of charity shops across the UK, blaming economic pressures and declining donations for the unprecedented closures.
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NHS Faces Five-Virus 'Quindemic' This Winter
Health chiefs issue urgent warning as COVID-19, RSV, norovirus, flu and whooping cough create perfect storm, threatening to overwhelm NHS services during coldest months.
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.
NHS Children's Hospital Crisis: 150% Capacity Reached
Major NHS hospitals declare critical incidents as paediatric emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with one children's hospital operating at 150% capacity.
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.
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.
NHS Crisis: Patient's 15-Hour Ordeal with Shattered Leg
Exclusive report on a patient's 15-hour ordeal after a fall, exposing the human cost of ambulance delays and A&E pressures within the UK's National Health Service.
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
California's 50-Year-Old Family Pizzeria Closes Its Doors
After half a century of serving the community, a cherished family-run pizzeria in California has closed permanently, citing insurmountable economic pressures and the loss of its lease, leaving locals heartbroken.
NHS Crisis: Leicestershire Hospital Declares Critical Incident
Glenfield Hospital in Leicester declares critical incident as NHS faces unprecedented winter pressures with bed shortages and extreme demand across emergency services.
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
NHS Deploys 'People Experts' to South London Hospitals
NHS England deploys a unique team of 'people experts' to hospitals in South London to manage severe winter pressures, patient flow, and staff welfare during a major incident.
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.
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.
Labour's economic legacy for Australia
Exploring Labour's economic policies and their potential long-term impact on Australia's financial landscape.
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?
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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