The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 4%, but experts see encouraging signs beyond the headline figure. Discover why this decision might signal economic resilience rather than stagnation.
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
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.
New GfK survey reveals British consumer morale hits near-historic lows as households brace for economic challenges ahead of government budget announcement.
The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
The UK faces a prolonged period of dull, grey weather as high pressure brings widespread cloud cover and limited sunshine across most regions until next week.
The International Monetary Fund warns of significant economic damage from new US trade policies, with UK growth projections downgraded amid global uncertainty.
Exclusive winter forecast reveals America faces a season of intense nor'easters, significant snowfall, and prolonged cold spells that could disrupt travel and energy supplies.
Major Microsoft outage hits millions of users as popular services including Minecraft, Outlook email and Xbox Live experience widespread disruption. Technical issues reported across the UK and Europe.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.
New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.
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.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development predicts the UK will be the fastest-growing economy in the G7 next year, with inflation expected to return to the Bank of England's 2% target. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomes the 'major improvemen
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.
In a major vote of confidence, Moody's upgrades Greece's credit rating to Ba3, highlighting a dramatic economic recovery driven by falling debt and political stability. What does this mean for Europe's former crisis nation?
Twisted double murderer Benjamin Field is sentenced to life for the brutal killings of two stable girls, as his haunting 'I'm free' confession to police is revealed.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee votes 7-2 to maintain current interest rates as inflation remains stubbornly above target, despite economic slowdown signals.
The equestrian community mourns the loss of respected trainer Leanne Hartley, who tragically died after being kicked by a horse at her Queensland property. Emergency services responded but were unable to save the experienced horsewoman.
The Met Office's latest UK weather forecast reveals a weekend of sunshine and showers. Find out when and where the rain will hit and the best times to enjoy dry, bright spells.
New data from the Bank of England shows British businesses slashed jobs at the most rapid rate in four years during summer 2025, amid weakening demand and persistent economic pressures.
A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.
The Bureau of Meteorology's Spring 2025 Outlook forecasts above-average rainfall for eastern and northern Australia, with a heightened flood risk following saturated catchments. Southern regions brace for persistent damp conditions.
New data reveals a sharp decline in optimism across Britain's vital services sector, driven by mounting cost pressures and subdued consumer demand, raising concerns for the economic outlook.
A US tourist was airlifted to hospital after a brutal shark attack off the coast of Abaco in the Bahamas. The victim suffered severe injuries but is now in stable condition.
Basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalised following a fall at a Los Angeles concert but is now in stable condition, his representatives confirm.
Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Howard faces a major setback with a serious injury. Find out how this impacts the team's season and what steps they might take next.
The US economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in Q4 2023, driven by robust consumer spending despite high interest rates. Economists remain cautiously optimistic about 2024.
Discover the best free email services in the UK, from Gmail to ProtonMail, and find out which one suits your needs for privacy, storage, and features.
A significant cyberattack has disrupted Microsoft's SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams, raising concerns over corporate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.