12 December 2024 Despite Her Efforts, "Dire Reeves" Won't Push the UK Into Recession

Rachel Reeves "has been nothing short of dire," but this won't tip the UK into a major recession.

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10 December 2024 China's "Big Bang" Stimulus Promise Can't Come Soon Enough

Chinese authorities will be keen to stimulate domestic demand after trade data released on December 10 showed the country's factories were too reliant on external markets.

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06 December 2024 House Prices Hit New Record As Buyers Race to Beat Stamp Duty Hike

The average house price in the UK has risen to hit a record high, says Halifax, as buyers race to beat April's stamp duty increase.

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05 December 2024 Why France Will be OK, for Now

The Euro has firmed against the Dollar and French bond yields are lower.

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05 December 2024 The UK State is Eating the Private Sector

The state will play an increasingly dominant role in the UK economy, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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04 December 2024 Employment Rights Bill Not Fit for Purpose

The Labour government's flagship employee rights bill has been deemed "not fit for purpose" by the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC).

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03 December 2024 Minimum Wage Nears Jobs Tipping Point

Raising the minimum wage has been a 'risk-free' vote winner for governments for years. But this could soon change as "cheap labour is getting a lot more expensive."

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