FTSE 100 Rises Despite Economic Headwinds
London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.
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Reeves 'Sick of Mansplaining' Ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hits back at critics, addressing 'unforced errors', a £20bn fiscal black hole, and an emotional PMQs moment. Get the full story on the upcoming Budget.
Reeves: UK Budget must end 'muddling through'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns the UK cannot 'muddle through' and must take a new economic path ahead of her crucial November Budget. Discover the challenges she faces.
Government borrowing higher than forecast pre-Budget
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, surpassing official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Reeves' Budget Blow: Borrowing Up, Retail Sales Down
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts worse-than-expected public borrowing and falling retail sales, fuelling predictions of imminent tax hikes in the upcoming Budget. Discover the full analysis.
UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Reeves: 'I'm sick of mansplaining how to be chancellor'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses critics and admits to 'unforced errors' as she prepares a Budget to tackle a £20bn fiscal black hole. Read the full interview.
UK Government Borrowing Hits £17.4bn, Above Forecast
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, higher than forecast, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget. Discover the implications.
Reeves faces £17.4bn borrowing blow before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a £17.4bn public borrowing headache as she finalises next week's Budget. Will she raise taxes or cut spending? Discover the fiscal dilemma.
Government borrowing exceeds forecasts before Budget
Public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn last month, exceeding official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK government borrowing soars ahead of budget
UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' claims MP in contract row
Labour MP Samantha Niblett alleges Microsoft overcharged NHS in £700m deal as MPs call for more contracts with British tech firms. Read the full investigation.
NHS Fife boss retires amid discrimination scandal
NHS Fife CEO Carol Potter steps down with praise and early retirement package despite a tribunal case over female staff rights. Discover the full story behind this public sector controversy.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
Reeves' income tax U-turn stuns ministers and markets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, causing government borrowing costs to spike. Discover the political fallout and alternative tax measures now being considered.
Gilt yields surge as Chancellor Reeves abandons income tax rise
UK government borrowing costs jump as Rachel Reeves reportedly scraps income tax hike plans, breaking Labour manifesto pledge. Gilt yields surge in market sell-off ahead of November 26 Budget.
Millions Borrow from Family Amid Cost of Living Crisis
New research reveals millions of UK adults are borrowing from friends and family to cover essential costs. Share your experience with informal lending arrangements.
Gilt Yields Surge on Chancellor's Income Tax U-Turn Reports
Speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans for an income tax rise sparks a sell-off in UK government bonds, pushing borrowing costs higher. Discover the market reaction and political fallout.
Reeves' Income Tax U-Turn Spooks UK Markets
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap income tax rise plans causes pound to fall and borrowing costs to surge. Discover the market fallout and political implications.
Romania protests: Thousands rally against austerity
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4% - Silver Linings Emerge
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.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Reeves: Tax Rises Inevitable in Budget Statement
In a stark House of Commons address, Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares tax increases inevitable as Britain faces mounting borrowing costs and economic instability. Get the full breakdown of what this means for your wallet.
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.
Major Credit Score Overhaul Hits UK This Summer
Millions of Brits will see their credit scores transformed as new 'onboarding' rules launch this summer. Discover how this financial revolution affects you.
Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
Fed's Powell: No Rate Cuts Until Inflation Cools
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers cautious message on interest rates, emphasising need for sustained inflation control before considering cuts. Market reactions and economic outlook analysed.
US per capita debt surpasses Greece and Italy
Stunning analysis reveals the average American carries more government debt than citizens of European nations notorious for fiscal crises. Discover what this means for global markets.
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