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The Guardian – Business • Aug 16, 2025

‘People have a right to be happy’: the former Waitrose boss on how the UK can boost productivity

Improving employee satisfaction could increase workforce participation and contribute to stronger economic performance, potentially addressing some of the challenges currently affe...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 14, 2025

Why tariff-driven inflation and a weakening labor market haven’t been bad for U.S. stocks

Despite rising production costs and signs of slowing employment growth, U.S. equities have maintained elevated levels, indicating investor confidence amid economic challenges and s...

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BBC Business • Aug 14, 2025

UK Economic Growth Slows But Beats Forecasts

The United Kingdom’s economy grew by 0.3% in the recent quarter, indicating a deceleration from earlier in the year but still surpassing analysts’ expectations.

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Financial Times • Aug 14, 2025

UK economic growth slows to 0.3% in second quarter

The modest increase in the UK’s output during the second quarter highlights ongoing economic challenges as the government readies its fiscal plans for the upcoming budget season.

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Sky News Money • Aug 14, 2025

UK growth slows as economy feels effect of higher business costs

Official data indicates that the UK economy experienced a reduced growth rate partly due to increased expenses faced by companies and the impact of tariffs imposed by the United St...

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City A.M. • Aug 13, 2025

Dishoom warns that Brits’ low incomes pose risk for hospitality

The combination of limited consumer spending power and recent tax increases could negatively impact the revenue and growth prospects of businesses within the UK’s hospitality indus...

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The Guardian – Business • Aug 13, 2025

The UK’s bank ringfencing doesn’t need large-scale reform | Nils Pratley

Maintaining the current separation of retail and investment banking activities helps safeguard financial stability, avoiding risks that could impact the broader economy and undermi...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 11, 2025

Goldman Sachs says a dash for trash could develop — if the U.S. economy continues to thrive

If the U.S. economy maintains strong growth, investors might increasingly favor lower-rated securities, which could impact market dynamics and risk profiles despite current advanta...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 01, 2025

Bonds and the dollar are sounding the alarm about the U.S. economy. Stock investors might want to he...

Recent trends in bond yields and the U.S. dollar suggest growing economic concerns, indicating that equity markets may be overestimating future corporate profits amid weakening mac...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 01, 2025

Does international trade hurt the U.S., as Trump claims? 6 things to know about tariffs.

Tariffs and trade policies can influence economic indicators, but larger trade deficits do not necessarily correlate with reduced growth or diminished financial stability in the Un...

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Quartz • Jul 30, 2025

The U.S. economy swung back to growth as consumer spending rose despite tariffs

The increase in consumer expenditures alongside a significant decline in imports contributed to a 3% economic expansion in the U.S. during the second quarter, highlighting importan...

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Investopedia • Jul 30, 2025

GDP Rebounds in the Second Quarter as US Economy Recovers from Initial Decline

The recent increase in economic output during the second quarter reflects an improvement in overall financial activity, signaling a potential stabilization following the earlier do...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 27, 2025

Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth | Richard P...

The banking sector’s recovery and renewed risk-taking may stimulate economic expansion, but there is concern that prioritizing financial institutions could negatively impact other...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 24, 2025

European Central Bank keeps interest rates on hold despite sluggish growth

By maintaining current borrowing costs, the European Central Bank signals caution amid modest economic expansion and inflation, potentially affecting investment decisions and finan...

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City A.M. • Jul 18, 2025

UK’s mid-sized firms at fastest growth since Labour elected

Recent analysis indicates that medium-sized companies in the UK are expanding rapidly, overcoming rising expenses, as their growth is viewed as crucial to the government’s broader...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 17, 2025

Rise in unemployment shows UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsing

The recent increase in unemployment and slower wage growth indicate a cooling labor market, yet persistent wage resilience and emerging optimism suggest the economy is adjusting ra...

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City A.M. • Jul 14, 2025

Infrastructure capital trusts can help boost UK growth

A new investment model similar to venture capital trusts may enable substantial retail funding to support important local infrastructure projects, potentially contributing to the U...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 13, 2025

Why Labour should target happiness alongside economic growth

Addressing overall wellbeing alongside economic progress could help improve the country’s resilience and productivity, potentially influencing future policy priorities and financia...

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Kiplinger • Jul 11, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip Ahead of Big Earnings, Inflation Week

Investors are closely watching corporate profits and economic indicators this week, as concerns about trade policies, inflation, interest rates, and growth continue to influence ma...

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City A.M. • Jul 11, 2025

Government must learn the right lessons from PFI

A recent report highlights that securing steady and dependable funding is crucial for the government to successfully achieve its infrastructure goals without repeating previous err...

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City A.M. • Jul 09, 2025

The Debate: Should Rachel Reeves reduce the Cash ISA allowance?

Reducing the maximum contributions to Cash ISAs could impact personal savings habits and disposable income, potentially influencing overall financial stability and economic activit...

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City A.M. • Jul 08, 2025

Rachel Reeves to face fresh blow with sluggish growth data

The latest economic figures indicating minimal expansion in May may challenge the government's efforts to stimulate growth and could impact investor confidence and fiscal planning.

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City A.M. • Jul 07, 2025

Rachel Reeves urged to rip up ring-fencing in banking growth push

Removing the current banking separation rules could enable major financial institutions to expand more freely, potentially enhancing their global market presence and contributing t...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

Reeves on growth ‘hell slide’ after welfare U-turn as rebels call for wealth tax

Rachel Reeves’ plans to promote economic expansion while maintaining strict budget guidelines are challenged by the reversal of welfare reforms, which reduces expected savings and...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 30, 2025

UK economic growth confirmed at 0.7% in first quarter; Lincolnshire oil refinery calls in administra...

The confirmation of steady economic expansion alongside improvements in mortgage approvals suggests growing consumer confidence, which may support housing market activity and signa...

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City A.M. • Jun 30, 2025

Disposable income per head slumps despite economic growth

Although the UK experienced modest economic expansion driven by production, services, and construction sectors, individual earnings available for spending or saving declined notabl...

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City A.M. • Jun 25, 2025

Industrial strategy shows Labour has a long-term plan for growth

The government’s industrial policy aims to enhance productivity and stimulate economic expansion by fostering sustained collaboration between public institutions and private enterp...

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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

FCA reviewing bank risk appetite to boost home ownership 

The regulator’s assessment of lending practices aims to encourage more accessible mortgage options, potentially impacting housing affordability and stimulating broader economic act...

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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

Manufacturers falter as Reeves urged to fast-track growth policies

The decline in manufacturing output highlights the urgent need for government support through rapid implementation of skills development and technological advancements to stimulate...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 23, 2025

As Starmer unveils his 10-year plan, here’s my advice: don’t fall into the Joe Biden trap | Sam Alvi...

Significant government spending aimed at long-term economic reforms can stimulate private investment and wage growth, but policymakers must also address immediate cost-of-living co...

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