5 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned she can't just blame Donald Trump's tariffs for faltering economy as IMF slashes its growth forecast for Britain

In a brutal verdict on Labour's economic record, it said domestic factors had played the 'biggest role' in its decision to downgrade its UK growth forecast.

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12 h. ago What the IMF's bombshell new UK growth forecast could mean for you

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for growth in the UK economy for this year by 0.5 per cent to 1.1 per cent. Here, we look at how this could impact millions of ordinary Britons...

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12 h. ago Less money, lower living standards and higher taxes... this is what the IMF's bombshell new UK growth forecast could mean for you: JOHN

The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for growth in the UK economy for this year by 0.5 per cent to 1.1 per cent. Here, we look at how this could impact millions of ordinary Britons...

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14 h. ago IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy  Reuters

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15 h. ago Britain's growth outlook is slashed 0.5% by IMF in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves as she jets off to Washington for crunch talks as Trump's tariff war tests 'resilience of global economy'

Britain's growth outlook has been downgraded by the International Monetary Fund in a fresh blow for Labour - as Donald Trump's tariff wars deliver a severe hit to the global economy.

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15 h. ago UK economic growth forecast slashed as Trump’s tariffs hit Britain harder than Europe

The downgrade to Britain’s growth forecasts heightens the importance of Rachel Reeves securing a trade deal for the UK

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61 h. ago ‘Sell America’: investors are increasingly avoiding the US – here’s what it means for Australian markets

After decades as a safe haven, Donald Trump’s economic upheaval has some traders looking to put their money elsewhere – and countries looking to decouple their economiesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAt the same time as Australians are cutting back on plans to visit the US under Donald Trump, a new type of investment strategy designed to avoid America is fast gaining popularity.The “sell America trade”, an expression that barely existed before Trump spooked markets by unveiling his new tariff regime late on 2 April, is now a common expression among traders and appears regularly in investment notes to explain the day’s price movements. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago London's millionaire exodus 'same as losing 1.5 million taxpayers'

London's millionaire exodus 'same as losing 1.5 million taxpayers'  London Evening Standard

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4 d. ago How to watch snooker World Championship 2025: Free live stream, TV channel, full schedule and prize money

All eyes are on Kyren Wilson as he aims to become the first man to defeat the Crucible Curse

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4 d. ago Britain needs houses, and Labour’s bold plan will address that. But it may require more migrants | Polly Toynbee

Ministers are ready to be relentless over planning reform. There is a skills gap though – and they must be brave enough to fill itAmid the shock of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) halving its growth forecast last month, one remarkable finding gets too little attention. It predicts housebuilding will rise to its highest level in 40 years, adding 0.2% growth or £6.8bn by 2029-30, potentially rising to more than 0.4% by 2034-35. The government has said that housing scores the biggest positive growth effect from a “zero-cost policy” the OBR has ever forecast.This is especially remarkable given that 2024 saw the fewest planning permissions granted for new homes for a decade, and the worst on record, according to the Home Builders Federation (HBF). Planning applications plummeted when the last government scrapped councils’ mandatory housing targets, but since Labour reimposed a national planning policy framework, applications in the works have risen by more than 160%.Polly Toyn...

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5 d. ago IMF chief cuts growth forecast over ‘off the charts’ trade uncertainty

Kristalina Georgieva warns that Donald Trump’s tariff ‘reboot’ threatens to raise prices and play havoc with markets

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7 d. ago Urgent DVLA warning as drivers face £650 fees and consider selling their cars

The DVLA has increased the tax payable by millions of motorists this month, with a raft of different changes to existing charges including an increase in the standard rate for all cars and the removal of the tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs).

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1 week ago Scottish Grand National results LIVE as Willie Mullins horse backed in after flood of money

It's the big one on Ayr's west coast as 23 horses chase the £200k prize on offer and Willie Mullins looks to reign supreme

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1 week ago Car tax set to rise sharply for certain vehicles – are you impacted?

Owners of zero-emissions cars are being brought into the vehicle excise duty regime for the first time, among other changes

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1 week ago UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves

February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to comeBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures show, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.Reversing a modest fall in January of 0.1%, the increase in gross domestic product in February was five times larger than the 0.1% growth that a poll of City economists had forecast. Continue reading...

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1 week ago We need more creative funding to unlock vital infrastructure for London

TIF agreements allow local governments to borrow against future tax revenues

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1 week ago DVLA tax hike urgent warning as motorists consider selling cars after April 1 change

The DVLA has increased road tax for millions of drivers, with the standard rate up and the tax exemption for electric vehicles scrapped – but the changes could see motorists selling their cars

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1 week ago Google Pixel 9a launch live as Amazon, Sky, EE and more sell affordable new phone

Follow our live blog below as retailers stock the new Google Pixel 9a smartphone

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1 week ago Stroke victim handed criminal conviction for unpaid vehicle tax while in hospital

The 64-year-old from Streatham was convicted over unpaid vehicle tax as he lay in a hospital bed

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1 week ago India’s central bank cuts interest rates after Trump’s tariffs kick in

Reserve Bank lowers growth forecast after economists estimate US tariffs could shave 20-40 basis points off growth in world’s fifth-largest economy this year

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