Category : Economy


2008 Recession-Era Restaurant Deals Make Worrying Comeback

Iconic money-saving deals from the 2008 financial crash, like 'Gourmet Burger Kitchen's' 'Two for Ten' and 'Strada's' £5 pizza, are reappearing on high streets. Economists warn this trend is a classic harbinger of an economic downturn as consumers tighten

Stealth Tax To Cost Workers £1,200 as Thresholds Frozen

A brutal 'stealth tax' is silently crippling British workers' finances. With income tax thresholds frozen until 2028, millions are being pulled into higher tax brackets despite no real-terms pay rise. Discover how fiscal drag could cost you over £1,200 an

Woman blows £430k inheritance on spiritual gurus

A woman who inherited a £430,000 fortune from her late father squandered the entire sum within a year on dubious spiritual gurus, luxury retreats, and alternative healers, leaving her with nothing.

UK Bank Holidays 2025: Your Complete Guide

Plan your year ahead! Here is the full, confirmed list of 2025 bank holidays for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, including key dates for your diary.

Pensioner wins £10k tax victory against HMRC

A retired British pensioner has successfully reclaimed nearly £10,000 after a landmark tribunal ruled HMRC unfairly taxed his pension. This case sets a crucial precedent for thousands of retirees facing similar tax demands.

Treasurer defends retiree tax breaks amid fairness push

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends generous superannuation tax concessions for retirees while promising intergenerational fairness reforms. Exclusive analysis reveals stark disparities in retirement benefits across age groups.

Griff Rhys Jones: Young People's Futures Stifled

Comedian and writer Griff Rhys Jones delivers a powerful polemic on the generational injustice facing young Britons, from the housing crisis and student debt to a stifled creative economy.

Why Baby Boomers Aren't To Blame For Everything

A new analysis dismantles the pervasive narrative that the Baby Boomer generation is solely responsible for today's housing and economic crises, calling for a more nuanced and fact-based public debate.

Spender: Tax Reform Key to Young Australians' Future

Independent MP Allegra Spender makes a powerful case for overhauling Australia's tax system, arguing it's essential for improving housing affordability, wage growth, and intergenerational fairness for young Australians.

Australia's Radical Plan: Link Wages to Productivity

A groundbreaking report from Australia's Economic Roundtable proposes a radical overhaul to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, calling for a direct link between wages and productivity to increase incomes and reform the tax system for a fairer future.

New Zealand Enters Recession as GDP Contracts Again

New Zealand's economy has officially entered a recession, with GDP contracting 0.1% in the last quarter of 2023. High interest rates and inflation are blamed for the downturn, marking a challenging start for the new coalition government.

Treasury's Fiscal Rules Become Dangerous Growth Bottleneck

Exclusive analysis reveals how the UK's rigid fiscal framework, designed for stability, is now actively hindering economic recovery, suppressing growth, and exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Experts warn the Treasury's orthodoxy is no longer fit for

£299 Cost of Living Payment: Full Guide & Dates

Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive a crucial £299 payment from the DWP. Here's who qualifies, when to expect it, and what to do if your payment doesn't arrive.

UK's 5-Point Economic Reform Plan Unveiled by Chancellor

Exclusive insights from Day Two of the UK's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal a landmark consensus on deregulation, skills investment, and a new 'Brexit Dividend' for British industry. Discover the five key takeaways shaping Britain's economic future.

Albanese's 'Productivity' Tax Overhaul Sparks UK Debate

Exclusive: The Albanese government is spearheading a controversial 'productivity'-focused tax reform, aiming to shift the UK's economic debate from austerity to strategic investment. Critics warn of potential tax hikes.

UK Food Prices See Sharpest Annual Fall on Record

In a dramatic shift for household budgets, UK shop food prices have fallen by 2.4% in the year to June, marking the most significant drop since the Office for National Statistics began tracking the data in 2005.

Tech Titan Matt Barrie's Furious Attack on PM Albanese

Australian tech billionaire Matt Barrie delivers a blistering critique of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's leadership, accusing the government of driving the economy into the ground with disastrous policies on housing, energy, and immigration.

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