UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Supermarket bosses slammed Labour’s calorie-cutting plan as rushed, costly, and ineffective, warning it adds red tape without tackling obesity properly. As reported by The Telegraph, retail and food industry heads criticised government proposals to mandate calorie tracking
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK jobless rate rose to 4.6%, the highest in nearly four years, as tax hikes and wage pressures contributed to a sharp fall in payrolls and slowed hiring. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The OECD predicts UK growth at just 1% in 2026, citing Donald Trump tariffs, persistent inflation, and limited public spending capacity. As reported by The Guardian, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warns Britain’s economic
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, which was above forecasts, driven by rising household bills and wage pressures, delaying expected interest rate cuts. As reported by The Guardian, Office for National Statistics data shows inflation in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1, defying gloomy forecasts amid tax hikes and tariffs, though experts expect slower growth ahead. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows the UK economy expanded 0.7% in Q1, overcoming
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs urge Treasury to back cash reserves as digital networks face threats from blackouts, cyber strikes, and potential banking system breakdowns. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs urged the Treasury to advise on cash savings in preparation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s annual borrowing surged past predictions by £15bn, sparking fears of tax rises and deeper cuts to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules. As reported by Sky News, official figures reveal government borrowing exceeded estimates by nearly
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation fell to 2.6% in March, adding pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates amid weak demand and global trade uncertainty. As reported by The Guardian, a drop in UK inflation to 2.6% has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK payrolls fell by 78,000 in March, showing a slowdown, but wages continue to rise and unemployment remains steady at 4.4% despite global economic pressures. As reported by The Guardian, Britain’s company payrolls saw their fastest decline
