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RBA Set to Slash Interest Rates in August: What It Means for You

RBA to cut rates in August: experts

Experts predict the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates this August, offering relief to borrowers amid economic uncertainty.

Japan Faces Demographic Crisis: Population Could Plummet by a Million Annually by 2040s

Japan's population may drop by 1M yearly by 2040s

Japan's birth rate crisis is set to worsen, with projections showing a potential loss of one million people per year by the 2040s, threatening economic stability and social structures.

Mortgage Crisis: How Rising Interest Rates Are Squeezing Homeowners and Savers

Mortgage crisis as interest rates keep rising

With the Bank of England hiking interest rates yet again, homeowners on variable mortgages face steep repayments while savers see little benefit. Here’s what it means for you.

Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 5.25% – Relief for Borrowers, But Inflation Concerns Linger

Bank holds base rate at 5.25% amid inflation concerns

The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25%, offering temporary relief to mortgage holders. However, experts warn that persistent inflation could lead to future hikes, squeezing household budgets further.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 0.1% in Emergency Move Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Bank of England cuts rates to 0.1% in emergency move

The Bank of England has slashed interest rates to a historic low of 0.1% in an emergency response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Find out what this means for savers, borrowers, and the UK economy.

British Journalist Survives Five-Day Ordeal After Failed Solo Hike in Norway

Journalist survives 5-day ordeal after Norway hike

A British journalist miraculously survived five days with little food after getting lost during a solo hike in Norway. Despite serious injuries, he was eventually rescued and is now recovering.

Trump's Misleading Crime Rate Claims Debunked by FBI Data

FBI data contradicts Trump's crime rate claims

Former US President Donald Trump's claims about soaring crime rates under Biden are contradicted by the latest FBI statistics showing a significant drop in violent offences.

British Journalist, 38, Vanishes During Solo Hike in Norway After Missing Flight Home

British journalist missing after Norway hike

A 38-year-old British journalist has gone missing during a solo hiking trip in Norway after failing to board his return flight to the UK. Authorities are urgently searching the remote area.

Gary Neville Slams Labour's National Insurance Hike: 'A Betrayal of Workers'

Neville: NI hike betrays workers

Former footballer and business owner Gary Neville criticises Labour's plan to increase National Insurance, calling it a betrayal of working-class voters.

China's Bold Move: Cash Incentives to Boost Birth Rates Amid Population Crisis

China Pays Couples to Have More Kids

China introduces financial incentives to encourage couples to have more children as the country faces a looming demographic crisis. Experts weigh in on whether this strategy will work.

Queensland Crime Rate Debate: Crisafulli Claims Drop, Labor Accuses Data Manipulation

Queensland crime rate debate heats up

David Crisafulli asserts a decline in Queensland's crime victim rate, but Labor criticises the data as cherry-picked. A heated debate unfolds over crime statistics.

RBA Interest Rate Cut Hangs in the Balance as Inflation Data Looms

Inflation figures to determine RBA rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia faces a critical decision on interest rates as new inflation figures set the stage for potential cuts. Experts weigh in on the economic outlook.

The Decline of the British Family: How Smaller Households Are Leading to a 'Cousin Crash'

UK faces 'cousin crash' as family sizes shrink

New research reveals a dramatic drop in the number of cousins per child in the UK, as family sizes shrink and birth rates decline. Experts warn of social and cultural implications.

Albanese Faces Backlash Over Controversial Tax Hikes – What It Means for Aussie Households

Albanese tax hike plan faces fierce backlash

Australian PM Anthony Albanese's proposed tax changes spark outrage as critics warn of financial strain on families. Treasury forecasts reveal potential long-term impacts.

Amazon Quietly Raises Prices on Essentials – Breaking Its Own Price Pledge

Amazon hikes essential item prices, breaks pledge

Amazon has discreetly increased prices on essential household items, contradicting its earlier promise to keep costs low for consumers. Find out which products are affected and why.

City Traders Cleared: High Court Overturns Rate-Rigging Convictions

City traders cleared in rate-rigging appeal

Two former City traders have had their convictions for rigging key financial rates quashed by the Court of Appeal, marking a dramatic turn in a long-running legal saga.

California's Fast Food Wage Hike Sparks Industry Backlash – What It Means for Workers & Chains

California's $20 fast food wage sparks industry backlash

California's new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has triggered layoffs and price hikes, with chains like Pizza Hut and Chipotle cutting jobs. Governor Newsom defends the policy amid growing industry unrest.

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