Reeves Defends Budget Tax Hikes Amid OBR Row
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure over her Budget tax increases as OBR revelations challenge her economic narrative. Discover the full timeline of events.
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How historical greats would use modern note-taking tech
Amazon partners with historian Dominic Sandbrook to reimagine how icons like Shakespeare organised ideas. Discover the power of digital note-taking for modern productivity.
Morning sex linked to career success and pay rises
New research reveals morning intimacy before work can double productivity and lead to faster promotions. Discover how your bedroom habits impact boardroom performance.
500-Day streak on life-changing mental health app Finch
A journalist reveals how the Finch app, a gamified self-care tool, has boosted her productivity and mental wellbeing over a 500-day streak. Discover its features and impact.
Productivity Downgrade Adds £20bn to Budget Deficit
OBR's productivity forecast downgrade creates £20bn fiscal black hole, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider significant tax rises ahead of November Budget. Analysis by former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane.
Australia's growth hits decades-low of 2.2%
Australia's potential economic growth has slumped to 2.2%, the lowest in decades, threatening wages and living standards. Discover the causes and implications.
TUC demands OBR overhaul ahead of budget
The TUC warns Britain's budget watchdog is hardwired for austerity and strangling growth. Read why a major review is demanded before the autumn budget.
ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Ultimate Gift Guide for Entrepreneurs: 20+ Inspired Ideas
Discover unique and practical gift ideas that go beyond the ordinary to fuel innovation, productivity and work-life balance for the entrepreneurs in your life.
Britain's £85bn sickness crisis demands urgent action
New analysis reveals Britain's growing sickness absence crisis is costing the economy a staggering £85 billion annually. Discover why supporting people back into employment has become an economic imperative.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Work From Home vs Office: The Productivity Truth
New research reveals surprising truths about remote work productivity versus traditional office environments, challenging long-held assumptions about where we work best.
Brexit Worsens UK Productivity Gap, Threatens Budget
New analysis reveals Britain's productivity has fallen further behind EU rivals since Brexit, creating a £60bn economic black hole that threatens Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget plans.
Four-Day Work Week Made Permanent Amid Productivity Concerns
Exclusive investigation reveals how South Cambridgeshire Council's permanent four-day week policy is dividing opinion and raising serious questions about productivity and public service delivery.
Four-Day Week Evidence Overwhelming Despite Reed's Stance
As Labour's Steve Reed voices scepticism, new research reveals the four-day week is delivering remarkable benefits for UK businesses and employees alike. Discover why companies are making the switch permanent.
Business leaders demand four-day week government action
Top UK business leaders and charity executives are urging ministers to spearhead England's transition to a four-day working week, citing proven benefits for productivity and wellbeing.
Reeves vows Britain will defy economic forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's economic challenges head-on as OBR downgrades productivity forecasts and warns of potential tax increases ahead.
Reeves rules out income tax hikes in budget pledge
Shadow Chancellor commits to no increases in income tax, national insurance, or VAT under Labour government, focusing instead on economic growth and productivity reforms.
Beat Procrastination: Science-Backed Strategies
Discover expert-approved techniques to overcome procrastination and boost your productivity. Learn why we delay tasks and how to break the cycle permanently.
UK productivity downgrade sparks tax rise fears
Britain faces a stark economic reckoning as official forecasts slash productivity growth, triggering speculation about imminent tax rises while major corporations voice concerns over investment climate.
Work From Home Bathroom Breaks Cost Businesses Millions
Groundbreaking research exposes how remote working habits are affecting business output, with bathroom breaks becoming a surprising focal point in the productivity debate.
Expert Tips to Crush Your Gym Procrastination
Struggling to find workout motivation? Psychology and fitness experts share science-backed strategies to transform your fitness routine and finally achieve your goals.
Transform Your Mornings: 7 Science-Backed Hacks
Discover expert-approved morning rituals that can boost your mood, energy and productivity. From sleep secrets to breakfast upgrades, learn how to master your mornings.
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.
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.
996 Work Culture: Global Burnout Crisis
Explore the global spread of China's controversial '996' working culture and its devastating impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance across industries.
Early Birds vs Night Owls: Which Sleep Pattern Wins?
New research challenges traditional thinking about sleep schedules, revealing surprising advantages for both early risers and night owls in our 24/7 society.
UK economy shows zero growth in April, ONS figures reveal
New ONS figures reveal the UK economy showed no growth in April, complicating Rachel Reeves' economic strategy just days after taking office as Chancellor.
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.
UK unemployment falls as wages outpace inflation
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.
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