Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens as Budget Looms — Households Brace for Tax Rise and Bill Shock
With the Budget approaching, households face tax rises, frozen wages and fuel cost hikes as the cost-of-living crisis deepens across Britain.
The Hidden Cost of Farming: Britain’s Growers Are Being Squeezed by Supermarkets
Britain’s farmers face rising costs and shrinking margins as supermarkets dominate pricing and profits, threatening UK food security.
Chancellor Signals Tax Rises Ahead of November Budget
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax rises ahead of the 26 November Budget, pledging fiscal discipline amid slowing growth and rising debt
UK Economy Stumbles as Hiring Plans Hit Lowest Since 2020 and Business Confidence Crashes
The UK economy is faltering as Bank of England data shows hiring plans at their lowest since 2020 and business confidence crashes. Inflation remains high, job cuts are mounting, and pressure is rising on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Government Borrowing Soars as Pound Slumps: UK Faces Fiscal Crisis Ahead of Autumn Budget
UK government borrowing hit £18 billion in August—far above forecasts—while the pound fell and insolvencies rose sharply. With the Autumn Budget looming, public finances are under severe pressure.
UK House Prices Slip, Manufacturing Contracts, and Refugee Family Reunions Paused
UK house prices fall unexpectedly, manufacturing contracts for 11th month, and refugee family reunion applications paused—economic pressure mounts.
‘Veggie-flation’ Warning: Could UK See 40% Price Hike After US Surge?
Vegetable prices surged 40% in the US last month—the sharpest rise in decades. With UK crops hit by drought and storms, could British shoppers face the same “veggie-flation”?
Tomorrow’s Papers: Thursday 21 August 2025
UK front pages 21 Aug 2025: Labour councils revolt over migrant hotels, new tax fears, rising inflation, and education inequality dominate headlines.
Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates Again Amid Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4.00% next week, aiming to counter slowing inflation and rising unemployment. Analysts expect more cuts by year-end
UK Inflation Surge Forces Rethink on Bank of England Rate Cuts
By Fidelis News | 18 July 2025 | UK News – Economy Wall Street’s biggest banks have pulled back from expectations of a September interest rate cut by the Bank of England, following the release of stronger-than-expected UK inflation data this week. The decision comes amid persistent consumer price inflation (CPI) and a labour market…