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Israel faces unprecedented global boycott movement

A comprehensive international boycott movement against Israel is gaining unprecedented momentum, targeting everything from consumer goods to academic ties, as global frustration mounts over ongoing policies.

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.

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.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Russian shadow fleet captain faces trial in France

The captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker from the so-called 'shadow fleet' will stand trial in France, marking a significant escalation in Western efforts to enforce sanctions against Moscow.

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.

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 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.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

EU Imposes Major New Sanctions on Russian Oil & Gas

The European Union unveils its most aggressive sanctions package yet, directly targeting Russia's critical oil and gas sectors. The move aims to cripple Putin's ability to fund the ongoing war in Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the West's eco

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.

Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions Over NATO Oil Purchases

Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.

Reeves: Russia's Sanction-Hit Economy is a "Failure"

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a scathing critique of Russia's economic collapse under sanctions, contrasting it with the UK's resilience and outlining Labour's plan for economic security.

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.

UK sanctions target Russian metals and diamonds

The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.

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