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UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
UK house price growth slows, London values fall
Annual UK house price growth eased to 1.7% in October, with London seeing a 2.4% drop. Experts anticipate a Bank of England rate cut, potentially boosting mortgage offers. Read the full analysis.
ANZ warns of 'extended period' of high mortgage rates
Homeowners in Australia face a prolonged period of high interest rates as ANZ abandons plans for cuts. The RBA holds the cash rate at 3.6% amid stubborn inflation. Read the full analysis.
Mortgage rate rise adds £422 to monthly payments
Average UK mortgage rates have increased slightly, adding hundreds to monthly costs. We break down the impact on buyers and what experts predict for the rest of the year.
Businesses to Slow Hiring After Autumn Budget
A new poll shows 56% of business leaders plan to slow hiring due to the Autumn Budget's measures, including tax threshold freezes and a higher minimum wage. Discover the impact on UK growth.
US Foreclosures Soar 20% in Economic Warning
US foreclosure filings surge nearly 20% annually as higher mortgage rates and inflation strain homeowners. Explore the latest housing market data and economic concerns.
Bank Governor faces backlash over mortgage comments
Andrew Bailey's suggestion that struggling homeowners should 'just absorb' higher mortgage payments sparks outrage as Nationwide reports significant payment increases for thousands.
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.
UK lenders slash mortgage rates after inflation fall
Nationwide and Lloyds Banking Group announce significant mortgage rate reductions following improved inflation data, providing relief for borrowers across Britain.
RBA holds rates at 12-year high amid cost crisis
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its tough stance against inflation, keeping interest rates at 4.35% while households face mounting financial pressure from rising expenses across housing, utilities and essentials.
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates in market shake-up
Britain's largest building society cuts selected mortgage rates by up to 0.31%, offering relief to borrowers amid ongoing cost of living pressures. Find out which deals are changing.
Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates in Market Move
Nationwide Building Society has launched significant mortgage rate cuts across its product range, offering relief to borrowers amid changing market conditions.
RBA Holds Rates as Inflation Surprise Rattles Economy
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates despite unexpected inflation data, signalling cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty. Analysis of what this means for mortgages and the broader economy.
Barefoot Investor: RBA flying blind on rates
Financial guru Scott Pape delivers scathing assessment of Reserve Bank's interest rate decisions, claiming Australians are paying the price for economic mismanagement in cost of living crisis.
UK business insolvencies surge 32% as crisis deepens
New data reveals a 32% spike in UK business distress as thousands of companies face collapse amid high interest rates and economic pressures, with construction and hospitality sectors hit hardest.
SpudBros accused of bullying small business in trademark row
A family-run potato business faces David vs Goliath battle after SpudBros allegedly threatened legal action over similar branding in what's being called corporate bullying of small UK enterprises.
Mortgage Rate War: Lenders Slash Costs
Barclays, HSBC and Santander lead charge with significant mortgage rate reductions, offering relief to borrowers amid shifting economic landscape. Find out which deals could save you thousands.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Heiress's Power Battle
The gripping story of Gina, a modern tech dynasty heiress, battling corporate intrigue and family betrayal in a high-stakes power struggle that mirrors the hit TV drama.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
Steven Bartlett: Some businesses should go under
Social Chain entrepreneur Steven Bartlett delivers hard truths about business survival in current economic climate, revealing why some companies are doomed to fail.
Colchester research exposes UK business advice failures
Groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of UK businesses receive inadequate professional guidance, with devastating financial consequences for SMEs nationwide.
UK Housing Market Crisis as Major Lenders Issue Warnings
Halifax and Nationwide issue stark warnings about UK property market stability as inflation and interest rate pressures mount. Exclusive analysis reveals growing concerns for homeowners and buyers.
Texas CEO's viral post on California business exodus
A Texas CEO's social media post praising his company's move from California to the Midwest has ignited discussion about business regulations, taxes, and the future of American enterprise.
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