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UK economy suffers worst monthly contraction since 2023
The 0.3% drop in GDP during April marks a notable setback for the UK economy, underscoring the difficulty faced by the government in stimulating economic expansion.
Read Full Article →UK prioritises health and defence as other budgets face squeeze
The government's budget plans allocate increased funding to healthcare and defense sectors while imposing tighter restrictions on other areas, reflecting shifting fiscal priorities...
Read Full Article →Reeves vows to reinstate some winter fuel payments this year
The Chancellor’s commitment to restore certain winter fuel subsidies aims to provide financial relief to households, while maintaining current income tax, VAT, and national insuran...
Read Full Article →Labour forced to postpone £5,000-a-head business conference
The delay of the exclusive business event, featuring key government officials, may impact planned investments and networking opportunities that typically generate substantial econo...
Read Full Article →GDP surge gives Reeves only brief respite from economic challenge
Although recent economic growth exceeded expectations, experts suggest the chancellor may still face the necessity of adjusting fiscal policies through increased taxes or reduced p...
Read Full Article →Friedrich Merz fails in initial vote to become Germany’s chancellor
The unexpected defeat of Friedrich Merz in the first round of the chancellor election caused fluctuations in financial markets, reflecting investor uncertainty about Germany's poli...
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