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Bank of England Warns of Weaker UK Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty

The Bank of England downgraded its UK economic growth forecast citing President Trump's tariffs and Middle East conflicts as increasing economic and financial risks, while also noting that 3.6 million households will face higher mortgage costs over the next three years.

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UK's Soaring Debt Leaves Nation Vulnerable to Bond Market Volatility

The UK's soaring national debt, fueled by unmet deficit reduction targets and rising welfare costs, is making the country increasingly vulnerable to bond market volatility, as highlighted by the recent turmoil surrounding potential cuts to welfare reforms.

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Lloyds CEO Criticizes Labour's Pension Plan as 'Capital Control'

Lloyds Bank CEO Charlie Nunn compared Labour's plan to mandate pension fund investments in UK assets to China's capital controls, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and negative economic consequences; this follows criticism from other business leaders about the government's incre...

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Seraphine Enters Administration, Citing Economic Challenges

Maternity fashion retailer Seraphine, known for its association with the Princess of Wales, ceased trading and entered administration on Monday, resulting in the redundancy of the majority of its 95 employees due to "fragile consumer confidence" and rising costs.

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Revolut Launches Stocks and Shares ISA, Increasing UK Investment Access

Revolut launched a stocks and shares ISA in the UK, offering access to over 100 ETFs through partnerships with Vanguard, BlackRock, Amundi, and Invesco; this follows government efforts to encourage stock market investment and comes with various fee structures.

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London "Super Sewer" CEO Receives £600,000 Pay Rise Amidst £100 Million Cost Overrun

Andy Mitchell, CEO of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, received a £600,000 pay rise to £2.5 million, despite the project's cost increasing by £100 million to £4.6 billion; this raises concerns about executive pay in the UK's water industry, which is comprised of private monopolies.

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Hovis explores sale amid declining revenue and economic pressures

Hovis, a British food company, is exploring a potential sale amid declining revenue (£446.8 million) and increased losses (£4.7 million) due to market changes and economic pressures; WPP's shares fell significantly after a revenue warning; seven housebuilders agreed to pay £100 million to affordable...

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UK Faces Unsustainable Public Finances, Warns Budget Watchdog

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warns that Britain's public finances are unsustainable, with debt projected to reach 270 percent of GDP by the 2070s, driven by factors such as an aging population, rising defense spending, and a global trade war, placing the UK in a vulnerable position com...

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Reeves's Economic Policies Face Strong Headwinds

Ahead of her July 15th Mansion House speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces strong opposition to proposed pension fund investment mandates and ISA changes, raising concerns about market disruption and negative impacts on UK savings.

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UK Youth Work Readiness Crisis: Only 47% Feel Prepared for Work

A new UK survey reveals that only 47 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds feel prepared for work after school, compared to 74 percent of over-64s, coinciding with almost one million 16-to-24-year-olds classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training), the highest level in 11 years.

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Reeves Announces Further Tax Hikes Amidst Budget Crisis

Facing a £30 billion budget shortfall, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will raise taxes in the autumn budget, despite prior promises, due to the abandonment of welfare reforms, triggering potential political and economic consequences.

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FTSE 100 Soars 7.7% in First Half of 2025, Defense and Gold Stocks Lead

The FTSE 100 index rose 7.7 percent in the first half of 2025, its best performance since 2021, driven by strong gains in gold mining and defense stocks due to increased military spending and investor flight to safety amid global uncertainty.

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