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Global government debt on course to hit 100% of GDP by 2029, IMF warns | Global economy
Government debt across the world is on course to hit 100% of global gross domestic...
Rachel Reeves to pitch UK as ‘beacon of stability and growth’ at IMF, amid budget pressure – business live | Business
Introduction: Reeves to pitch UK as ‘beacon of stability and growth’ at IMF Good morning,...
UK faces highest inflation in G7 this year and next, IMF warns | Inflation
Consumers in the UK are expected to suffer the highest inflation in the G7 group...
The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Britain’s economy runs hot for profits, cold for pay | Editorial
Bloomberg’s headline said it all: “UK Faces Worst G-7 Inflation and Flat Living Standards, IMF...
World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF | Global economy
The global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but...
US shares risk ‘sharp correction’ but markets seem complacent, IMF warns | US economy
US stock markets which have rallied during the AI boom are at risk of a...
UK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job losses | Economics
Britain’s employment market has shown signs of stabilising after a sharp rise in job losses...
Soaring bills are the gift that keeps on giving for Reform. Shame Labour doesn’t have the guts to do anything about them | Mathew Lawrence
The profound squeeze on living standards has become the defining, explosive feature of British politics....
Rachel Reeves looks for extra headroom in budget to insulate UK economy against bond market | Budget
Rachel Reeves is aiming to create more “headroom” against her fiscal rules in November’s tax-raising...