2 w. ago Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy

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2 w. ago ‘Rising’ risk UK economy will fall into negative growth, says Bank’s Taylor

The rate-setter said he thinks the likelihood of a ‘soft landing’ following the recent uptick in inflation is now receding.

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2 w. ago Talk up UK economy or risk Farage, Treasury tells business leaders

Rachel Reeves is pushing a positive narrative on Britain in the run-up to her November Budget

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2 w. ago No decisions made on Ayr town centre cycle lane say South Ayrshire Council

The proposals have sparked a backlash with the town's MP warning the cycle lane would risk the town centre's "economic viability."

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3 w. ago MP warns cycle lane would place Ayr town centre economy at 'serious risk'

Elaine Stewart has made a plea to South Ayrshire Council officials to think again.

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last month South Ayrshire Council bosses reveal plan to rip up Ayr town centre for giant cycle lane

Officials are facing questions over a plan to cut parking provisions in place of a cycle lane at the heart of the town.

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