Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates
Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.
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New Orleans Office Market Crisis: Record Vacancies & Defaults
Exclusive investigation reveals New Orleans' commercial property market facing unprecedented challenges with soaring vacancy rates and widespread loan defaults threatening economic stability.
M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
M&S launches major expansion with 20 new stores
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
Liverpool's retail vacancies hit record low amid crisis
Liverpool defies national trends with shop vacancy rates plummeting to just 14.2%, while other major cities struggle with empty storefronts. Discover how the city achieved this remarkable turnaround.
Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs
Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.
UK Retail Inflation Crisis: Businesses Demand Budget Help
British retailers warn of persistent inflationary pressures as they urge the Chancellor for decisive action in the upcoming budget to address rising business costs and support struggling high streets.
Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs
Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.
Australia's rental crisis deepens as vacancy rates hit record low
Exclusive analysis reveals Australia's rental vacancy rates have plummeted to unprecedented levels, sparking a fierce political battle over housing affordability and government response.
UK Supermarkets Face £1.7bn Business Rates Crisis
Major UK supermarkets could be hit with a staggering £1.7 billion business rates increase, potentially triggering higher food prices for struggling families across Britain.
Supermarkets warn tax hike will increase food prices
Britain's leading supermarkets warn Rachel Reeves that planned business rate increases could force another wave of food price rises, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by the cost of living crisis.
Reeves pledges business rates overhaul as shop inflation falls
Shadow Chancellor announces radical reform of business rates and planning system to boost retail sector, as new data reveals shop price inflation has fallen to lowest level in over two years.
Supermarkets warn of price hikes from business rates rise
Major UK supermarkets warn of significant price increases as business rates threaten to add £500 million to operating costs, potentially impacting household budgets nationwide.
Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion
Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.
Target CEO warns of organised retail crime surge
Target's chief executive Brian Cornell reveals escalating organised retail crime is putting staff safety at risk and costing retailers billions annually.
Target Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Stagnant Sales
American retail colossus Target reveals plans to cut thousands of corporate positions in strategic cost-cutting move following disappointing sales performance and changing consumer habits.
Major retailer announces 83 store closures across UK
Another beloved high street name faces significant restructuring as economic pressures force the closure of 83 stores nationwide, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
Tesco Extends Dominance as Britain's Retail Giant
Tesco extends its dominance as Britain's largest retailer with strategic price cuts and digital innovation, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace in the fiercely competitive grocery sector.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
Potter rejects Sweden manager role
Ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter has declined the chance to become Sweden's next head coach, choosing to wait for the right club opportunity despite interest from the Scandinavian nation.
Armed Raid on Woolworths Sparks UK Retail Crime Alert
Shocking armed robbery at Woolworths store highlights escalating retail crime wave sweeping Britain, with police hunting multiple suspects after dramatic staff confrontation.
Retailers demand Budget rescue for high street crisis
UK retail leaders issue urgent plea to Jeremy Hunt for business rates reform and cost relief as high streets face unprecedented pressure ahead of key budget announcement.
Walmart expands in New York as Macy's closes stores
Retail giant Walmart announces ambitious expansion into New York City, opening new stores and creating hundreds of jobs while challenging established competitors.
Petco announces US store closures in major retail shakeup
Pet retail giant Petco announces significant store closures across the United States, joining growing list of retailers facing challenging market conditions and shifting consumer habits.
UK Housing Market Crisis as Major Lenders Issue Warnings
Halifax and Nationwide issue stark warnings about UK property market stability as inflation and interest rate pressures mount. Exclusive analysis reveals growing concerns for homeowners and buyers.
Tory business rates crisis threatens shops and pubs
Conservative Minister Mel Stride faces mounting pressure as business rates threaten to decimate UK high streets, with shops and pubs bearing the brunt of soaring costs.
23 High Street Stores Face Closure in Latest Retail Blow
Another major blow hits the UK High Street as popular retailer confirms 23 store closures across England and Wales, leaving staff and communities reeling from the latest retail casualties.
Tesco boss warns against business rates hike
Tesco chairman John Allan warns that increasing business rates could force supermarket giants to raise prices, hitting millions of British households already struggling with inflation.
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