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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.

Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Seven UK Property Markets Shift to Favour Buyers

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic power shift in the UK property landscape, with seven major metropolitan areas now favouring purchasers amid growing concerns of a market correction. Discover the locations where negotiating power is returning to buyer

UK Sees 60% Surge in Million-Pound Home Sales

Exclusive analysis reveals a 60% surge in £1 million+ property sales across England and Wales, with the Cotswolds, Knutsford, and Harpenden emerging as the top hotspots for luxury home buyers.

UK House Price Divide: South Stalls, Scotland Soars

Exclusive analysis of the latest ONS figures shows a stark North-South divide in the UK property market, with Scotland's house prices surging as the South East plateaus. Discover the regions bucking the national trend.

Charlie Kirk Ousts Wife Erika from Turning Point USA Board

In a seismic shake-up at the conservative student group Turning Point USA, founder Charlie Kirk has removed his wife and co-founder, Erika Kirk, from the board. The move follows intense scrutiny over the organisation's finances and leadership, sparking in

Sunbelt Housing Panic: Property Prices Plummet

Exclusive: The Sunbelt's red-hot housing market faces a sharp correction as property prices plummet and inventory surges, signalling a major shift for buyers and investors.

Scott Bessent's Hedge Fund Targets UK Mortgage Market

Hedge fund titan Scott Bessent's Key Square Capital is making a major play in the UK mortgage sector, acquiring stakes in lenders that focus on 'principal residence' loans. This strategic move signals a major bet on the stability of the UK housing market.

Sydney Property Booms as Melbourne Market Stagnates

A dramatic two-tier property market emerges across Australia. New data reveals Sydney's house prices are skyrocketing towards record highs, while Melbourne's market stagnates and Brisbane shows strong growth. Experts analyse the driving forces behind this

Luckin Coffee Overtakes Starbucks in Chinese Market

In a stunning corporate comeback, Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee has dethroned Starbucks to become the market leader in China, reporting record sales and profitability just years after a major accounting scandal.

UK House Price Crash Alert: Major Cities Show Warning Signs

Exclusive analysis reveals alarming property market indicators across Britain's largest metros. Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham show critical overvaluation signals that could precede significant price corrections. Discover which areas are most at ri

UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows

New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

Tesla Shares Crash After Musk's $56bn Pay Deal Rejected

Tesla faces a staggering $50bn market valuation loss as shareholders reject Elon Musk's colossal $56bn pay package, triggering a dramatic share price collapse and raising serious corporate governance concerns.

UK House Prices Post Sharpest Quarterly Drop Since 2011

Britain's property market faces a severe correction as new data reveals the fastest quarterly house price fall since 2011. With the Bank of England holding interest rates and a critical budget looming, homeowners and buyers brace for further uncertainty.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

US jobless claims fall to eight-month low

New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.

UK Housing Crisis: Homes Vanish from Market at Record Rate

Exclusive investigation reveals a severe property shortage across major UK cities, with available listings plummeting by up to 20% annually. Discover which areas are hardest hit and what it means for buyers and the market.

New-Build Homes Now Cheaper Than Old Ones In UK Market Shift

A startling shift is occurring in the UK housing market. Exclusive analysis reveals new-build properties are now significantly cheaper than older homes in some regions, signalling potential market distress and a crisis in buyer confidence. Experts warn th

Las Vegas Housing Market Freeze: 'It's Like a Morgue'

The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects

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