Cost of Living
Florida Governor Candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly Fact-Checked at Summit
At the WLRN Sunshine Economy Summit, Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly debated affordability and faced PolitiFact checks.
HMRC clarifies State Pension tax rules
HMRC has reaffirmed that the State Pension is legally taxable, clarifying rules as rising payments push retirees toward the frozen personal allowance threshold.
Morning Call Guild walks off job in 1-day strike
The Morning Call Guild walked off the job in a one-day strike to protest low wages, pay disparities, and corporate cost-cutting by owner Alden Global Capital.
Asda data shows UK household spending power falls to six‑month low
UK household spending power has dropped to a six-month low as surging essential costs outpace ordinary wage increases, according to fresh Asda data.
British home price increases to lag inflation this year and next
New polling data reveals British home price increases will lag behind wider inflation this year and next as high borrowing costs constrain buyer demand.
Donald Trump faces press freedom backlash over White House media ban
Donald Trump is facing an intensifying press freedom backlash after moving to ban several major news organizations from the White House.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% further complicates Bank of England meeting
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August due to soaring fuel and energy costs, increasing pressure on policymakers as they prepare their interest rate decision.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as petrol prices and airfares surge
UK consumer price inflation climbed to 3.1% in August, driven by surging fuel costs and airfares, raising pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its rate decision.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as fuel costs surge
UK inflation climbed back above three per cent in August driven by soaring fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on households and the Bank of England.
Searchlight Institute proposes universal free school meals
The Searchlight Institute has proposed a sweeping federal plan to provide universal free breakfasts and lunches to every public school student nationwide.
UK government faces backlash over plans to seize asylum seekers' jewellery
The UK government is facing heavy political backlash over sweeping immigration reforms that include plans to seize high-value assets and jewellery from asylum seekers.
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The UK state pension is projected to cross £13,000 a year driven by 3.9% wage growth, sparking debates over fiscal sustainability and retiree tax exemptions.
Dan Thomas quits as Reform Wales leader after police involvement
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas has stepped down following police involvement over the weekend, while Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid Cymru.
Kazakhstan and South Korea discuss doubling trade during Tokayev visit
During an official visit to Seoul, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed doubling bilateral trade turnover and unveiled a new 2027-2030 economic roadmap.
ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find
A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.
Anthropic study projects AI could boost US GDP 32% by 2030 but disrupt jobs
A new working paper from the Anthropic Institute explores how artificial intelligence could expand the U.S. economy by 2030 while threatening labor market disruption.
NATO Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
World leaders and survivors gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, while the CIA released declassified intelligence briefings.
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates four times
Money market traders are heavily betting that the Bank of England will raise interest rates four times by next summer, pushing the rate to 4.75% as energy costs surge.
Social Security’s Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Is Set to Make History 3 Different Ways
Driven by tariffs and energy disruptions, Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is projected to offer beneficiaries a larger increase, though experts warn rising expenses may absorb the gains.
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The UK economy expanded by an unexpected 0.4 per cent in July, propelled by a surge in artificial intelligence activity and tech sector growth.