Category : Economy


China's Economy: Resilient Data vs. Household Strain

China's economy shows export strength and AI breakthroughs, yet a deepening property crisis leaves ordinary citizens feeling the pinch. Explore the growing divide between official figures and lived reality.

Upscale restaurant reveals tiny profit margins

A celebrity chef's Chicago steakhouse reveals a mere 5% profit margin on a £400 meal, highlighting soaring beef prices and post-pandemic costs for UK restaurant owners to note.

Bulgaria adopts the euro on 1 January 2026

Bulgaria prepares to swap the lev for the euro, becoming the 21st eurozone member. Explore the public's mixed reactions and what this means for the EU's southeast frontier.

Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Countering Russian Influence

Bulgaria's historic adoption of the euro marks a major geopolitical shift, strengthening EU unity and directly challenging Russia's disinformation campaigns in the Balkans. Discover the economic and security implications.

Billionaires Plan California Exit Over Wealth Tax

Tech billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page are planning to leave California to avoid a proposed 'super tax' on fortunes over $1bn. Could this spark a major talent and revenue drain?

HMRC Urges Families to Claim Child Benefit Cash

HMRC urges UK parents earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. Claim up to £2,275 for two children and boost your State Pension. See if you're missing out.

26 Key Money Changes for Your Wallet in 2026

Your complete guide to the 26 major financial changes in 2026, including the end of the two-child benefit cap, inheritance tax reforms, and key dates for bills and taxes. Plan your year now.

Great Depression Christmas card's message of hope

A 1933 Christmas card, crafted from a paper bag during the Great Depression, delivers a powerful message of resilience and humour that resonates today. Discover this poignant piece of history.

UK GDP per head to drop to 21st globally by 2026

A new report warns Britain's economy will slip behind Hong Kong and Finland due to Labour's tax policies, with growth stagnating and unemployment rising. Read the full analysis.

UK 'Unprepared' for Ageing Society, Lords Warn

A stark House of Lords report warns the UK is 'strikingly unprepared' for its ageing population, with serious consequences for the young. Learn the key findings and urgent calls for policy change.

US GDP grows 4.3% in Q3, complicating Fed's path

The US economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annualised rate in Q3 2025, far exceeding forecasts. Discover how AI investment and consumer spending fuelled growth amid tariff uncertainty and a data-disrupting government shutdown.

US Braces for Record Tax Refund Season in 2026

Experts forecast a historic US tax refund season in 2026 due to unchanged payroll withholding, but warn it's not new income. Learn the implications for household finances.

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