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What the papers say – August 5

The papers on Friday focus solely on the expected recession as readers are told to ‘batten down the hatches’.

The Independent UK

Business leaders’ concern over Liz Truss plan for bonfire of EU regulations

Slashing EU red tape ‘a priority’ in plan to beat recession, says frontrunner in Tory race

The Independent UK

UK braces for long recession after biggest interest rate hike in 27 years, ASX rises to two-month high

Australian shares rise to their highest level in two months, after oil prices sink to their lowest level since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Bank of England announces its biggest interest rate hike in 27 years and warns of a long recession for Britain.

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Britain heading for year-long recession - but PM and Chancellor nowhere to be seen

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly on honeymoon in Slovenia while Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi enjoys a family break while families around the country are worried about how they'll pay their bills

Daily Mirror

Sunak scorns Truss’s claims that tax cuts can avert recession

Tory leadership rivals disagree on how to turn economy around and avoid predicted downturn in Sky news debate

The Guardian - UK

Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate

British foreign minister Liz Truss clashed over the future of the economy with former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday as the two contenders to be Britain's next prime minister debated the Bank of England's warnings of a long recession.

Reuters

Sunak accuses Truss of plans that would pour ‘fuel on the fire’ of recession

Rival insists shrinking economy is not ‘inevitable’

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Andrew Bailey hits back at claims Bank of England too slow to raise interest rate

The shocking assessment of the economy has reset the backdrop for the Conservative leadership contest

Evening Standard

Truss insists recession not inevitable as Sunak warns she will make things worse

Rishi Sunak warned pouring ‘fuel on the fire’ could create ‘misery for millions’ as he hit out at his Tory leadership rival’s plans.

The Independent UK

3 Under the Radar Penny Stocks to Buy Now

The Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes and the economy's contraction for two consecutive quarters have increased the odds of a potential recession. Nevertheless, robust corporate earnings and some positive economic data have greatly supported the downside of the benchmark indexes lately. Therefore, we think it could be wise to invest…

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Conservative leadership debate LIVE: Liz Truss says there is no need to balance books ‘prematurely’ despite interest rate rise

The Foreign Secretary claimed that her tax cuts would help to repay public debt back in the long-term

Evening Standard

Bank Of England Raises Rates Again, Says UK Is Entering Recession: Will The US Fed Follow Suit?

The Bank of England has now raised rates at six consecutive meetings to try and combat the U.K.’s rampant inflation. Its interest rate now stands at 1.75%.

Benzinga

Oil Prices Slump to Lowest Since Before Ukraine Invasion

Global oil prices dropped on Thursday to their lowest levels since before Russia's February invasion of Ukraine as traders fretted over the possibility of an economic recession later this year that could torpedo energy demand. Benchmark Brent crude futures dropped more than 3% to $93.81 a barrel after touching a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi 'missing in action' amid dire recession warning

The Chancellor was said to be “working remotely” from a family break, while the PM and wife Carrie have reportedly jetted off on a delayed honeymoon to Slovenia - as the Bank of England issued a bleak recession warning

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson and Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi on holiday despite financial gloom

Both men were away from Westminster as the Bank of England raised interest rates again and warned of the longest recession since the financial crisis.

Axios

Companies hoarding workers could keep the labor market strong

Some employers say they are hesitant to reduce headcount, even as economic growth deteriorates.

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Interest rates rise as UK faces another recession

The UK is once again facing a recession, as the Bank of England announced its predictions for the economy, alongside a 0.5% rise in interest rates.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer both on holiday as economy crumbles

BORIS Johnson has come under fire for being on holiday while the UK is forecast to go into recession amid rising interest rates and inflation.

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Evening Standard

Bank of England raises interest rates, predicts long recession

Every central banker dreams of their ‘whatever it takes‘ moment, a reference to then ECB President Mario Draghi’s 2012 commitment to preserve the euro.

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3 Low-Volatility Stocks to Invest in Right Now

U.S. GDP declined for the second straight quarter from April to June, adding to the recession concerns. Moreover, considering the lingering macroeconomic headwinds, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of low-volatility stocks Leidos (LDOS), Incyte (INCY), and The Coca-Cola Company (KO) now. Keep reading….

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'cannot afford to stay in the Union' as worst recession since 2008 looms

Pro-independence politicians have hit out following an announcement that interest rates and inflation is set to rise

Al Jazeera

Bank of England raises interest rates in bid to tame inflation

UK’s central bank hikes key interest rate to 1.75 percent, its highest level since 2008, and warns of recession ahead.

The National (Scotland)

What rise in interest rates mean for first-time buyers - and your mortgage payments

THE UK is set to fall into its longest recession since the financial crisis and inflation will peak at more than 13 as gas prices soar, the Bank…

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2 Stocks to Buy at a Discount Right Now

Better-than-expected corporate earnings and growth in the services sector last month should help offset the impact of recession fears on the stock market. However, since market swings are expected to continue, it could be wise to invest in quality stocks Exelixis (EXEL) and AutoNation (AN), currently trading at significant discounts…

Insider UK

Interest rates rise to 1.75%, with UK set to enter recession this year

Bank of England hikes rates to their highest level since January 2009

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