Category : Economy


UK's Radical New Blueprint for Taxing Extreme Wealth

Exclusive: A groundbreaking report reveals how Britain could finally make its super-rich pay their fair share without a traditional wealth tax. Discover the innovative policies set to redefine economic fairness.

Reeves' "Healey Moment" as UK Faces £22bn Budget Crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts an economic firestorm, drawing stark parallels to Denis Healey's 1976 IMF crisis. With soaring borrowing costs and a £22bn budget black hole, the UK faces its gravest fiscal challenge in half a century.

Trump's 'Greatest Economy' Claim Debunked by Data

Former US President Donald Trump falsely boasted of achieving the 'greatest economy in history' during a Washington rally. Official data and economic experts swiftly dismantle his revisionist claims.

Urgent Child Benefit Deadline: Claim for 2013 Kids Now

HMRC issues critical alert as thousands of British families risk missing out on thousands of pounds in Child Benefit and National Insurance credits. Time is running out to claim for children born as far back as 2013.

Liverpool sends aid convoy to affluent London borough

In a stunning reversal of roles, a convoy of aid supplies organised by Merseyrail staff has been sent from Liverpool to support vulnerable residents in affluent Chiswick, West London, highlighting the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

UK faces £71bn fiscal black hole as policies fail, NIESR warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issues a stark warning that UK government policies are failing, creating a £71bn fiscal black hole and risking a 'vicious cycle' of stagnation. Expert analysis reveals the critical challenges facing t

Reeves scraps non-dom status and cuts landlord tax

In a dramatic first move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses her inaugural major speech to scrap the non-dom tax regime and abolish Stamp Duty for first-time buyers on properties up to £425,000, signalling a new economic direction for Britain.

UK Inflation Soars, Energy Price Cap Rocketing

Exclusive: New economic forecasts predict a severe cost-of-living squeeze for UK households, with inflation surging and energy prices set to skyrocket. The government faces mounting pressure to act as a winter crisis looms.

UK Economy Stalls as GDP Flatlines in April

The UK's economic growth ground to a halt in April with 0.0% GDP growth, dashing hopes for a swift recovery. Key figures like Sir Richard Branson and Jo Malone voice concerns over political instability hindering business momentum.

UK Government Borrowing Hits 26-Year High

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern economic test as public sector net borrowing hits £27.6bn, the highest since 1999. Rising debt interest payments and welfare costs drive the surge, complicating Labour's fiscal plans.

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.

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