US Jobs Growth Beats Expectations in January, but 2025 Revisions Show Weakest Year Since Pandemic
US added 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectations, but 2025 job growth revised down sharply to 181,000, weakest since pandemic.
Category : Economy
Iran War Casts Shadow Over UK Economic Forecasts
UK faces muted inflation but weak jobs market as Iran war impacts global economy; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists.
OBR Chair Resigns Over Early Budget Publication
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns after internal inquiry into early budget document release, as PM Starmer defends Chancellor Reeves amid opposition criticism.
Airfare Relief Unlikely Despite Iran Deal Fuel Price Drop
Airlines save billions on fuel after Iran deal, but tight capacity keeps fares high. Passengers unlikely to see immediate relief.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Reeves Responds to Spring Forecast as Energy Prices Surge
Reeves responds to OBR spring forecast as energy prices surge amid Middle East conflict; FTSE 100 falls sharply; Reach shares slump on Google traffic decline.
Record Number of UK Residents in 'Very Deep Poverty', Analysis Shows
Record 6.8 million people in UK live in 'very deep poverty', with incomes failing to cover basics, JRF analysis shows.
Government Rejects Calls to Exempt State Pension from Income Tax
Government rejects petition to exempt State Pension from income tax, citing cost and fiscal challenges.
UK Household Savings Fall to Record Low, Raising Debt Fears
UK household savings fell to a record low of 3.3% in Q4 2016, raising fears of a consumer debt crisis as disposable income also declined.
IMF Backs Reeves as Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge
IMF urges UK to cut borrowing amid leadership uncertainty, upgrades growth forecasts and backs Reeves' fiscal plan.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Bank of England Warns Middle East Conflict Could Force Interest Rate Hikes
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but warns Middle East conflict could force two rate hikes this year as energy prices surge and inflation risks rise.
Trump Threatens 'Obnoxious' Tariffs as UK and EU Seek Clarity on Trade Deals
Trump threatens 'obnoxious' tariffs after court ruling; UK and EU seek clarity on trade deals as new 15% global tariff causes market uncertainty.
Labour’s Squeezed Middle Crisis Deepens
Former Labour MP Derek Wyatt responds to John Harris's article on the 'squeezed middle', highlighting pension taxation and NHS delays as key concerns.
UK House Prices Hit Record £299,331 Despite Regional Variations
UK house prices rise to record £299,331 in August, with regional variations and potential budget impacts.
Markets Calm Amid Trump Tariff Threats, but Long-Term Risks Loom
Markets stay calm amid Trump's tariff threats, but long-term risks include recession and capital market escalation.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Burnham Faces Tight Budget: War, Bond Markets Limit Spending
Andy Burnham inherits a tight fiscal position with £23.6bn headroom eroded by Iran war costs, rising borrowing, and defence spending. Tax rises may be needed in autumn.
Australia Housing Downturn: First Home Buyers Step Back
First home buyers and investors retreat as Australia's housing market enters a downturn, with auction clearance rates below 50% and prices falling in top-tier segments.
HMRC Loses 62% of Penalty Appeals as Taxpayers Fight Back
HMRC loses 62% of penalty appeals as taxpayers win over 20,000 cases in six months, prompting experts to urge more people to challenge automatic fines.
Four in Five Britons Fear Food Inflation Due to Iran Conflict, Poll Finds
Poll shows 80% of Britons fear food price rises due to Iran conflict, as retailers urge government action on energy costs.
US Economic Growth Slows to 1.4% in Fourth Quarter Amid Government Shutdown
US GDP grew 1.4% in Q4 2025, below forecasts, as government shutdown and consumer spending slowdown weighed on growth.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Parents from 1978-2010 could claim £5,000 in state pension back payments
Parents and carers from 1978-2010 may be owed £5,000 average in state pension back payments due to HRP errors. Over £1.1bn unclaimed.
Democrats Push Windfall Tax on Fossil Fuel Firms Amid Iran War
Democrats propose windfall tax on oil firms profiting from Iran war, aiming to offset rising living costs for Americans.
Tin Foil on Windows Cools UK Homes, Says Cambridge Expert
Cambridge professor Hannah Fry recommends attaching tin foil to the outside of windows to reflect up to 90% of solar heat, keeping homes cooler during the UK's third heatwave with 30°C highs.
Swift and Kelce Net Worth: $2B Combined Before Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's combined net worth exceeds $2 billion as they prepare for a lavish $10-20 million wedding at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026.
Lee Andrews Reveals Earnings From Charging Fans £41 for Videos
Lee Andrews, husband of Katie Price, shares his Cameo earnings of $5,830.27 in five days after charging fans £41.16 for videos, amid fraud accusations.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Liverpool 22C Weekend as Met Office Forecasts Warmth
Liverpool is set for a 22C weekend as the Met Office forecasts 'very warm' conditions, with temperatures rising day by day and potential heatwave thresholds next week.
Burnham Warned Tax Raid on London Could Drive Wealthy Out
Andy Burnham faces warnings that taxing London heavily to fund reforms could spark an exodus of the wealthy, making Britain poorer, warns Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Elizabeth Campbell.
Andy Burnham Admits May Raise Taxes to Fund Government Plans
Andy Burnham has admitted he may increase taxes to fund his government's plans, prompting a warning from Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride about a 'Labour tax bombshell.'
Burnham Rules Out Crude Benefit Cuts, Pledges Tax Reforms
Andy Burnham vows no crude benefit cuts, focuses on youth employment, and proposes business rate changes and energy cost relief. He also hints at cultural change in Westminster.
Burnham Urged to Adopt Radical Economic Populism
Poll shows radical policies like rent control and wealth taxes could help Labour retain majority, with Burnham urged to adopt economic populism to combat cost of living crisis.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Albanese Mocks Taylor's Speech, Backs First-Home Buyers
PM Albanese trashes Angus Taylor's off-record Midwinter Ball speech, saying he wouldn't mention it, and defends tax changes against billboard critic Joseph Dowd, backing first-home buyers.
Page 19 of 67
