Record growth in public sector pay and rising welfare costs have pushed government borrowing to its highest annual level outside the pandemic, according to official figures.
Economist warns UK is heading into a debt crisis
Gerard Lyons has warned that Britain and several other major advanced economies are moving toward a sovereign debt crisis as governments struggle to rein in public spending and global borrowing
Wall Street boss warns Starmer: don’t tighten the rules on banks
Brian Moynihan, chief executive of Bank of America, has cautioned Sir Keir Starmer against tightening regulation in the City, just a week after the Chancellor opted not to raise taxes
FTSE tipped to edge higher as Budget dust settles and US markets return
London stocks look set for a modest lift as trading resumes with a calmer tone following Wednesday’s Budget and the Thanksgiving break in the US.
FTSE set for muted open as Budget verdict sinks in
The FTSE 100 looks poised for a hesitant start on Thursday as investors continue to digest the implications of Labour’s first Budget, with initial enthusiasm giving way to more cautious
FTSE edges higher as global rally overshadows Budget anticipation
London stocks opened modestly higher, but the uplift owes more to renewed global optimism than excitement about today’s Budget.
FTSE 100 set for strong open as markets rally ahead of Reeves’ Budget
London stocks are poised for a bullish start on Wednesday as anticipation builds for Rachel Reeves’ Budget statement at 12.30pm.
UK stocks edge higher as investors brace for Budget day
UK shares ticked higher as investors waited anxiously to see how the Chancellor’s Budget will impact businesses and households.
Trader’s Café With Zak Mir: The Week In Small Caps, Sunday 16th November 2025
An End of Week Dip
French Borrowing Costs Surpass Italy’s for First Time Since 1998
French Yields Overtake Italy’s for First Time Since 1998 Amid Political Turmoil
French Government Collapses as Bayrou Ousted in Confidence Vote
France has been plunged into political chaos after Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted from office following a crushing defeat in a confidence vote in the National Assembly.
Gold prices climbed 1% on Friday, heading for their strongest weekly gain in six weeks.
Gold Rises 1%, Set for Best Week in Six Amid Weaker Dollar and U.S. Fiscal Concerns