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UK Unemployment Hits 5.1%, a Four-Year High as Job Market Cools

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.1%

The UK's unemployment rate has climbed to 5.1%, its highest level since early 2021. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.

FTSE 100 Rises 0.2% Amid US Rate Cut Hopes, Defying UK Construction Slump

FTSE 100 climbs as investors eye US rate cut

The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: Pros, Cons & Key Considerations for UK Buyers

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A UK Buyer's Guide

Considering an adjustable-rate mortgage? Discover the pros, cons, and essential factors to determine if this UK property finance option aligns with your homeownership goals.

UK Inflation Drops to 3.6%, Fuelling Hopes for Pre-Christmas Rate Cut

UK inflation falls to four-month low of 3.6%

UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October, raising expectations for a Bank of England interest rate cut in December. Discover the impact on food prices and the cost of living.

Bank of England Holds Firm: Interest Rates Stay at 5.25% Despite Inflation Pressure

Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% for the sixth consecutive meeting as inflation concerns persist. Governor Andrew Bailey signals cautious optimism amid economic uncertainty.

RBA Holds Firm: Interest Rates Remain at 12-Year High as Australians Battle Soaring Living Costs

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.

Budget Fallout: Pound Plummets Against Dollar and Euro as Markets React to Labour's Tax Plans

Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget

Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.

RBA Holds Firm: Interest Rates Remain at 4.35% Amid Economic Uncertainty

RBA holds interest rates at 4.35% for fifth meeting

The Reserve Bank of Australia maintains current interest rates at 4.35% for the fifth consecutive meeting as inflation battle continues. Governor Michele Bullock signals cautious approach despite economic pressures.

Risky 'Arm' Loans Make Worrying Comeback as UK Property Market Faces Perfect Storm

Risky 'Arm' Loans Make Worrying UK Comeback

Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous interest-only mortgages are returning to Britain's housing market, raising alarm bells among financial experts as economic uncertainty grows.

UK's 2025 Bank Holiday Calendar Shake-Up: Six Dates You Need to Know

2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed

Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Bank of England's £200bn Gold Reserves at Risk as Security Guards Vote for Strike Action

Bank of England gold at risk in security strike

Exclusive: The Bank of England faces an unprecedented security crisis as guards protecting Britain's £200 billion gold reserves prepare to walk out over pay disputes, raising alarm about the safety of the nation's wealth.

Australian Mortgage Crisis: One-Third of Homeowners Face Severe Financial Stress as Interest Rates Bite

Australian Mortgage Crisis: 1 in 3 in Severe Financial Stress

Exclusive analysis reveals nearly a third of Australian mortgage holders are experiencing 'severe financial stress' with interest rate hikes pushing thousands toward breaking point. Experts warn of potential defaults and economic fallout.

RBA Holds Firm: Interest Rates to Remain at Current Levels as Inflation Concerns Prevail

RBA holds rates steady, no cuts in sight

The Reserve Bank of Australia has dashed hopes for imminent rate cuts, maintaining current settings amid persistent inflation pressures and economic uncertainty.

Russia's Demographic Crisis Deepens: Population Plummets Amid War and Declining Birth Rates

Russia's population crisis deepens with 2M loss

New statistics reveal Russia's population has dropped by over 2 million since 2021, with deaths significantly outnumbering births as Putin's war and economic pressures create a perfect demographic storm.

UK Inflation Plummets to 2% Target: What It Means for Your Wallet and Interest Rates

UK Inflation Plummets to 2% Target

In a dramatic economic turnaround, UK inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, sparking speculation about imminent interest rate cuts and relief for households.

UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Worker Demand Cools: What It Means for Your Pay Packet

UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools

UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.

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