The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Risks of UK housing crash rising by the day as fixed-rate mortgage deals end

The tipping point for the economy could come if fixed-rate mortgages rise above 7%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023

People are finally waking up to the truth about our economy

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The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

North East business leader urges Chancellor to 'kickstart' region's economy

Chamber of Commerce chief executive John McCabe was meeting Chancellor Jeremy Hunt alongside other business leaders

Birmingham Post · Jul 4, 2023

Retailers beware: Resumption of student loan payments could lead some buyers to pull back

The reprieve is over

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Here are the 5 things to know about the state of the economy this Independence Day

As the U.S. celebrates its birthday with hot dogs and fireworks, the economy continues to grow, the job market is strong, but inflation and rising interest rates are keeping recession fears alive.

WEKU · Jul 4, 2023

Rishi Sunak's five pledges six months on - from NHS waits to small boats crisis

Rishi Sunak is scrambling to turn around the Tories' fortunes but time is running out for him to deliver on his 'five priorities' for Government ahead of the next general election - see how he's fared

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Riots leave France with ‘250 million euro bill’ as economy counts cost of unrest

Tourism sector professionals have joined politicians in warning that the clean-up would cost multi-millions

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023

Afternoon Update: RBA warns of more rate hikes; dogs rescued from ‘horrific conditions’; and Australia records 7th-warmest June

Cash rate pauses at 4.1% but governor says further rate rises are possible depending on the economy and inflation

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023

Mortgage crisis shows once again that the Tories are not fit to run the country

Amid spiralling mortgage costs, a tanked economy and rising food and energy costs, Record View urges Scots to give the Tories the boot at the next election.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Better care for locals and the ocean to make Indonesia's blue economy more viable

The world depends on the ocean to meet increasing demands for food, income, energy and minerals and transportation. However, marine ecosystems face serious challenges from over-exploitation, extraction, pollution, loss of biodiversity and climate change.

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2023