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Business leaders call for action on UK economy In a recent statement, leading business figures have urged the UK government to take immediate steps to address the ongoing economic challenges facing the
Thousands march in Italy against rising living costs and military spending
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Italy in protest of high prices and increased military spending, reports BritPanorama. The demonstrations unfolded in various cities, with a notable focus in
Burnham and Healey diverge on EU relations as chancellor dismisses rejoining in his lifetime
Andy Burnham and his chancellor John Healey appear to be at odds – once again – over the direction of Britain’s relationship with the EU, reports BritPanorama. The prime minister has been
Russia’s central bank faces deepening losses among smaller lenders
Almost one in four Russian credit organisations was loss-making in August, as the country’s prolonged war and strained monetary policy deepen the financial sector’s divisions. The number of loss-making credit organisations rose
Healey outlines economic strategy focused on public spending control and growth potential
Chancellor John Healey delivers first major speech amid economic challenges Chancellor John Healey has refused to rule out further tax rises ahead of the Budget as he delivered his first major speech,
Chancellor announces £150m growth fund for the North amid economic challenges
John Healey bets on growth amidst market turmoil Chancellor John Healey today announced a bold strategy to stimulate economic growth in the face of ongoing volatility in the money markets, reports BritPanorama.
Brexit losses could eliminate NHS waiting lists, leading economist warns
The billions the UK has lost to Brexit could wipe out NHS waiting lists and create a world-class service if recouped, a leading economist has warned, reports BritPanorama. In an exclusive interview,
One in three Russian companies made a loss in the first half of 2026
One in three Russian organisations made a loss in the first half of 2026 as the country’s continuing war against Ukraine intensified pressure on businesses, according to official statistics. The share of
Russia’s regional budget deficit set to reach record 2tn roubles
Russia’s regional budget deficit is forecast to reach 2tn roubles (£17bn) in 2026, a rise of 500bn roubles, or 33%, as the cost of Vladimir Putin’s war and the Kremlin’s economic policies
Burnham advised to review pensions triple lock and welfare spending amid economic challenges
Burnham faces pressure to reduce pensions spending amid economic fallout Andy Burnham has been urged to reduce spending on the pensions triple lock or welfare as the fallout from the Iran war
Andy Burnham prepares for first Prime Minister’s Questions against Kemi Badenoch amid economic challenges
Andy Burnham prepares for first PMQs facing Kemi Badenoch Andy Burnham is set for his first session of Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) against Kemi Badenoch as both seek to assert their positions
Andy Burnham faces first Prime Minister’s Questions since taking office today
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is gearing up for a political milestone today as he steps up for his first Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), reports BritPanorama. Following a marathon three-hour and 23-minute session
Burnham warned that raising defence spending will require tax increases for middle earners
Andy Burnham, in his first address as prime minister, attributed the ongoing economic challenges facing the UK to the legacy of Brexit, stating it has “ushered in a decade of low growth,”
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