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UK inflation climbs to 3.3% as Middle East tensions drive fuel costs higher

The UK inflation rate has risen to 3.3% in the year to March, marking a sharp increase from 3% in February as regional tensions in...

Apr 18, 2026 · admin

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UK jobless rate surprises with unexpected drop to 4.9%

The UK's jobless rate has surprised economists with an unexpected fall to 4.9% in the period ending February, based on the latest figures from the...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Suspicious Trading Patterns Shadow Trump’s Major Policy Announcements

Market analysts have detected a worrying pattern of suspicious trading activity that consistently precedes Donald Trump's key policy announcements during his second term as US...

Apr 16, 2026 · admin

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Why a third of young British men still live at home

More than one in three young men in the United Kingdom are now living with their parents, marking a notable change in residential patterns over...

Apr 15, 2026 · admin

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Evergrande Founder Admits Guilt in China’s Property Reckoning

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China's formerly dominant Evergrande Group, has admitted guilt to embezzlement of corporate assets and corporate bribery, marking a turning...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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Mortgage rates begin recovery as geopolitical tensions ease

Mortgage rates have commenced their rebound after reaching highs during escalating international conflicts, with prominent banks now making "meaningful" cuts to deals for fresh applicants....

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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Oil surges past $100 as US prepares Iranian port blockade

Oil prices have jumped beyond $100 a barrel as crude markets resumed trading in Asia on Monday, in the wake of the failure of talks...

Apr 13, 2026 · admin

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Global Finance Chiefs Voice Alarm Over Powerful New AI Security Threat

Finance ministers, monetary authorities and high-ranking bank officials have raised urgent alarm over a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model that jeopardises the integrity of global financial...

Apr 13, 2026 · admin

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Britain’s Gamble: Why Ministers Welcome Chinese Car Dominance

A Chinese car has topped Britain's new vehicle sales rankings for the first time in history, signalling a major transformation in the car industry. The...

Apr 12, 2026 · admin

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UK Economy Surges Ahead of Middle East Crisis Uncertainty

The UK economy has defied expectations with a strong 0.5% growth in February, according to official figures released by the Office for National Statistics, significantly...

Apr 12, 2026 · admin