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Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds
Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woes
Twice as many Americans believe their financial security is getting worse than better,.. - source: The Guardian - 29.12.2025
The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth
Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0?
The US economy is thriving, according to Donald Trump: jobs are surging, prices.. - source: The Guardian - 28.12.2025
Bulgaria prepares to join eurozone amid fears of Russian-backed disinformation
Balkan country will become 21st country to adopt EU currency, with policymakers hoping move will boost economy
Bulgaria is preparing to adopt the euro in January amid fresh domestic.. - source: The Guardian - 28.12.2025
‘They can open doors’: the community-based project helping people into work in Teesside
Stockton’s JobsPlus is a pilot scheme with caseworkers who connect individual people with potential jobs, providing direct financial help where necessary
“We’ve had quite a few people.. - source: The Guardian - 27.12.2025
Renewed zeal for Boxing Day sales expected to ring up £3.8bn for retailers
High streets and online sellers set to benefit as cash-strapped consumers eke out post-Christmas bargains
UK shoppers are expected to spend £3.8bn this Boxing Day, 2% more than last year,.. - source: The Guardian - 25.12.2025
From childhood staple to luxury food: how Nigeria’s jollof became too expensive to eat
High inflation and a cost of living crisis mean that the familiar favourite has become a rare Detty December treat for many in the country
In Lagos, the holiday season is well under way... - source: The Guardian - 25.12.2025
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The pound has hit its highest level against the US dollar in three months.
Sterling hit $1.3534 early this morning, its.. - source: The Guardian - 24.12.2025
US economy grew strongly in third quarter, GDP report says
GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected
The US economy surged over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday in one of the.. - source: The Guardian - 23.12.2025
Tesla sales fall across Europe again as BYD surges – business live
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Tesla’s sales didn’t fall everywhere last month, though.
The Norwegian market was a bright spot – Tesla’s sales in.. - source: The Guardian - 23.12.2025
Rachel Reeves sets early March date for spring statement as OBR prepares forecast
3 March update aims to give ‘stability and certainty’ after criticism over leaks before November budget
Rachel Reeves has set a date of 3 March for an early spring statement, as Labour.. - source: The Guardian - 22.12.2025
Britain’s economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?
The idea of a customs union has gained traction, but agreeing a deal would be far from straightforward
Almost a decade on from the Brexit vote, the verdict is clear. Britain’s immediate.. - source: The Guardian - 22.12.2025
UK consumers saving less as taxes squeeze incomes, data shows
ONS finds households’ savings ratio has dropped to lowest rate for more than a year across third quarter
UK consumers saved less money during the third quarter of the year as higher taxes.. - source: The Guardian - 22.12.2025
Gold and silver hit record highs amid rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions – business live
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Gold was already on track for its best year since 1979, and is up 68% since 1 January.
Some economists have predicted.. - source: The Guardian - 22.12.2025
UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI
Business lobby survey finds firms ‘put brakes on key spending decisions’ before autumn budget
Heather Stewart: Four reasons to be cheerful about UK plc in 2026
Wes Streeting urges.. - source: The Guardian - 22.12.2025
Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah
Group of 120 experts including Joseph Stiglitz urge fresh debt restructuring plan given scale of destruction
A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner.. - source: The Guardian - 21.12.2025
UK borrowed more than expected in November amid pre-budget pressure
ONS figures show public sector net borrowing was £11.7bn – £1.9bn less than in same month last year
The UK government borrowed more than expected in November, official figures show,.. - source: The Guardian - 19.12.2025
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Non-food retailers, such as department stores and clothing shops, bucked the downward trend last monh with a 1% rise in sales.. - source: The Guardian - 19.12.2025
Trump announces $1,776 payment for military workers amid tariff uncertainty
The ‘Warrior Dividend’ comes ahead of a supreme court decision that could force the return of tariff revenue
Donald Trump promised a one-time $1,776 payment for 1.45 million US military.. - source: The Guardian - 18.12.2025
Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today – business live
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UK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% amid slowdown in food price rises
Yesterday’s larger-than-expected drop in UK.. - source: The Guardian - 18.12.2025
UK inflation falls by more than expected to 3.2%, adding to case for interest rate cut
Slowing pace of price rises in November makes Bank of England cut to cost of borrowing on Thursday more likely
UK inflation significantly cooled in November to 3.2%, official figures show,.. - source: The Guardian - 17.12.2025