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UK Interest Rates Could Surge Above 4% Amid Persistent Energy Shock, Warns Niesr
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns that prolonged Middle East conflict could spike oil and gas prices, forcing the Bank of England to raise interest rates above 4% and complicating fiscal policy.
UK Economy Returns to Growth: Data Centres and Consumer Spending Lead Recovery
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a modest rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.
UK Faces Weakest Economic Growth in a Century, Warn Leading Think Tanks
The Resolution Foundation and Institute for Fiscal Studies warn of bleak economic growth and borrowing challenges, with GDP forecasts downgraded and defence spending pressures mounting.
Trump's Iran War Could Cost US Economy Up to $210 Billion, Analysis Reveals
The ongoing US military conflict with Iran is projected to cost the American economy between $50 billion and $210 billion, with a current estimate of $115 billion, disrupting global trade and energy markets.
Trump's Iran Conflict Threatens Global Economic Stability and Household Wealth
A potential US-Israeli attack on Iran risks triggering stagflation, soaring energy costs, and stock market turmoil that would impact households worldwide, with political consequences for Trump
Treasury Launches Leak Inquiry After Budget Briefings to Media
A Treasury minister confirms a leak inquiry is under way with the Chancellor
Why a Bloated City of London Holds Back UK Growth, Not Fuels It
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is cosseting City bankers, but research reveals the UK
Economist Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Famine
Australian economist Steve Keen warns that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could cut fertiliser supplies, potentially causing a global food crisis affecting billions.
State Pension to Increase by £575 Annually for Millions Under Triple Lock
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a 4.8% state pension increase from April, adding £575 annually for millions under the triple lock mechanism.
State Pension Age Rises to 67 from April 2026 as DWP Confirms Payment Increase
The DWP confirms the State Pension age will rise from 66 to 67 starting April 2026, impacting specific birth years. A 4.8% payment increase is also announced alongside an independent review of future age thresholds.
Senate Estimates Grilling Reveals Australia's Fiscal Challenges
Key ministers face intense questioning in Senate Estimates over the national fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and public service cuts. Get the latest details.
Royal Mail Stamp Prices Soar: First Class Hits £1.80 Amid Delivery Woes
Royal Mail has increased first class stamp prices to £1.80 and second class to 91p, despite ongoing delivery failures and service performance concerns.
Rachel Reeves Urged to Tackle Cost of Living in Crucial Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls to use her Budget to ease the cost of living crisis, cut energy bills, and ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes.
Reeves Budget: Rail Fare Freeze & Tax Rises to Tackle Cost of Living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges action on the cost of living in her Budget, with a rail fare freeze and expected tax rises. Will it ease the pressure on families?
Reeves Unveils Growth Drive and Tax Rises in 2025 Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises the biggest growth drive in a generation while warning of tax rises to fix public finances. Full Budget details revealed.
Reeves Faces Business Clash Over Minimum Wage Hike and Tax Rises in Crucial Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces business backlash over minimum wage increases and wealth taxes in her make-or-break Budget. Will her cost-of-living measures balance the books?
RBA Rate Rise Politics: A Basic Debate in Australian Governance
A podcast explores whether the political discourse around RBA interest rate hikes is overly simplistic, examining economic impacts and policy complexities.
Reeves' Budget Targets Living Costs Amid £20bn Gap and Labour Unrest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget tackling cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax increases, while battling to keep Labour MPs supportive amid £20bn spending gap.
Parents Can Secure Three Key Benefits Through HMRC Child Benefit Claims
Over 1.4 million parents and carers claim Child Benefit, offering weekly payments, state pension credits, and National Insurance numbers for children under 16 or 20 in education.
Only Benefit Families Gain Under Labour as Middle Incomes Face Years of Decline
A think-tank reveals that only low-income households on benefits will see living standards rise under Labour, while middle and higher earners face years of decline, with child poverty set to increase.
OBR Warns Record Tax Burden Could Stifle UK Economic Growth
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns the UK
Reeves Under Fire as OBR Exposes Treasury Leaks and £4.2bn Forecast
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure after the OBR revealed damaging Treasury leaks misrepresented its forecasts. Calls grow for her resignation as the watchdog sets the record straight. Read the full story.
Middle East Conflict Puts UK Living Standards Gains at Risk, Warns Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation warns that a fresh energy price shock from the Middle East crisis could wipe out projected living standards gains for UK families, despite a forecasted one-off increase this year.
Middle East Conflict Threatens UK Living Standards Growth for Poorest Families
The Resolution Foundation warns that while UK living standards are set to rise this year, Middle East conflict could spike energy prices, threatening gains for low-income households.
Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economic Stability, Experts Warn
Escalating tensions in the Middle East risk destabilising global markets, with potential impacts on oil prices, inflation, and trade routes, according to economic analysts.
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