London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
Category : Economy
Fuel Duty Freeze End Fears: New War on Motorists?
Exclusive: Treasury documents reveal plans to end fuel duty freeze, sparking fears of soaring petrol prices and fresh conflict with Britain's drivers amid cost of living crisis.
Billie Eilish's billionaire criticism sparks wealth debate
Pop icon Billie Eilish joins growing chorus demanding billionaires pay fair share as wealth inequality reaches crisis levels. Analysis of why the ultra-rich are under fire.
Benefits claimants get subsidised Christmas card stamps
UK benefits claimants can now send Christmas cards using subsidised stamps in radical Post Office overhaul, raising questions about government spending priorities during cost of living crisis.
UK services sector rebounds as business confidence soars
Britain's dominant services industry shows strongest growth in nine months amid rising business optimism and easing cost pressures, new PMI data reveals.
Labour's Motorist Tax Revolt: Highest Burden in 70 Years
Exclusive polling reveals British drivers' fury as Labour considers unprecedented tax hikes on motorists while slashing public spending. Discover how the budget could hit your wallet.
Vietnam Cities Forming Major Economic Corridor
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
Rachel Reeves: Economic Prophet or Perdition?
Quentin Letts delivers a scathing critique of Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic vision, questioning whether her policies spell salvation or ruin for Britain's financial future.
Labour's £60BN Tax Hit for Middle-Class Britain
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's planned tax reforms could cost middle-class households billions, with higher-rate taxpayers and pension savers facing the biggest financial hit.
Levi's heir Daniel Lurie runs for SF mayor to fix city crisis
Billionaire philanthropist Daniel Lurie launches ambitious mayoral campaign to rescue San Francisco from urban decay, homelessness and economic decline.
Reeves: I won't raise taxes despite budget warning
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes firm commitment to freeze taxes while acknowledging tough economic decisions loom in upcoming Budget
Reeves's Stability Promise: Economic Mirage or Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
Chancellor Hunt's Fiscal Options Evaporate in Economic Crisis
Jeremy Hunt faces his moment of truth as fiscal flexibility evaporates amid economic stagnation and political pressure. Analysis of the Chancellor's dwindling options.
50-year income tax taboo under threat in UK
Jeremy Hunt confronts unprecedented economic pressures that could force the first major income tax threshold freeze in half a century, signalling dramatic shifts in UK fiscal policy.
Ben Jennings' Autumn Budget cartoon satirises Rachel Reeves
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a devastating visual critique of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Autumn Budget, depicting Britain's economic challenges with biting humour and sharp insight.
Reeves rules out Trump-style tax cuts for Labour
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to fiscal responsibility, ruling out US-inspired tax cuts and warning against unfunded spending pledges ahead of potential Labour government.
UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed
Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.
Reeves' Calm Pre-Budget Speech Hides Economic Tensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintained remarkable composure during her crucial pre-Budget speech, but subtle tells revealed the immense pressure facing Labour's economic plans. Discover what the calm exterior concealed about Britain's financial future.
Rachel Reeves Rules Out Wealth Tax for UK Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax, arguing it could deter investment and harm economic growth. Explore the implications of this controversial decision.
Labour rules out wealth tax under Rachel Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax if Labour wins power, ruling out new taxes on property, pensions, or higher earners in a major pre-budget announcement.
Reeves' budget vow drowned out by white noise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' crucial budget speech was undermined by persistent white noise, raising questions about government communication strategy and economic messaging.
Reeves: Trump election could damage UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals concerns about potential Trump presidency impact on UK economy and warns of tough spending decisions ahead in exclusive interview.
Trump's palace project amid American hunger crisis
New investigation reveals stark contrast between Trump's multi-million dollar private residence expansion and growing food insecurity affecting millions of Americans.
Labour's Emergency Budget: Reeves Plans Economic Overhaul
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is secretly drafting an emergency budget to be implemented within weeks of a Labour election victory, with major economic reforms planned.
Reeves' Tax Truth: Chancellor's Honest Budget Breakthrough
Chancellor Rachel Reeves breaks political tradition with unprecedented tax transparency in her autumn budget. Discover why her candid approach marks a pivotal moment for UK economic policy and public trust.
UK State Pension Worst in G7 Nations
Shocking analysis reveals UK pensioners receive the lowest state pension among G7 countries, falling thousands below international counterparts and raising serious retirement concerns.
Reeves pledges Treasury overhaul in Labour economic shake-up
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
Reeves vows planning revolution and housebuilding boom
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises sweeping planning reforms and ambitious housebuilding targets in landmark speech, vowing to 'get Britain building again' with a pro-business agenda.
Saudi Arabia's 'Line' Megcity Faces Major Downsizing
Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 170-mile linear city 'The Line' is being dramatically scaled back as financial pressures mount on the ambitious NEOM project, with completion dates pushed to 2030.
Rachel Reeves' budget plans face City scepticism
Labour's shadow chancellor faces mounting pressure as financial markets question her fiscal strategy ahead of the general election. Analysis reveals the challenges facing Britain's next potential government.
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