The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed the UK's growth forecast for 2025, revising it down from 1.6% to 1.1%. The downgrade is largely attributed to the impact of U.S.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on top economists like Jeffrey Sachs and Glenn Hubbard weighing in on how bad Trump is handling the economy. .
The effects of the IMF's downgraded forecast on UK consumers could unfold over the next few months to a year, depending on how businesses, markets, and policymakers react. Here's a rough timeline: Short-Term (Weeks to Months) Investor & Business Confidence: Businesses may pause hiring or adjust pricing in response to economic uncertainty.
US Customs chaos: could the suspension of high-value shipments to America spread to more carriers? Two major international carriers have already suspended the delivery of B2C shipments valued at over $800 to the USA. As Trump's new tariff regulations bite, Parcelhero has the latest updates and analysis as to whether more carriers will shelve high-value US deliveries.
The start of 2025 has been a rocky road for shares, bonds and the dollar. Is it just a minor correction or is this the start of a bigger decline in share prices?.
the IMF's downgraded UK growth forecast has had an impact on financial markets today. The announcement has contributed to volatility in UK stocks, particularly in sectors sensitive to trade policies and borrowing costs.
A look at impact of the bond market and why this market can have a big influence on government policy..
The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as Chief Officer Education - Primary and Early Years. The appointment completes the new senior management structure of the Council's People Service Cluster under the leadership of Kate Lackie, Assistant Chief Executive – People.
The timetable for the election of one Councillor to represent Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and one Councillor for Ward 10 Eilean a' Cheò on The Highland Council has been confirmed. The by-elections are being held following the resignations of former Councillors Maxine Smith from Ward 6 and Calum Munro from Ward 10.
Rachel Maddow reports on concerns by Senate Democrats that Donald Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long, has questionable ties to people involved in a tax credit scheme. Maddow additionally shares reporting by The Lever that Long's recent campaign debt from a failed Senate bid appears to have been paid off in part by companies in the tax industry or involved in "tax-related legal battles.".
Why doesn't the UK government care about the fact that UK company law is not enforced?. What is the point of having law that they will not impose, at considerable cost to society?.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax goes live on 6 April 2026 - supporting the government's Plan for Change to deliver economic growth.
Jonathan Fisher KC has begun work on part 2 of his Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences. Better protections for the British public against fraud, and tougher enforcement against the perpetrators, will be the goals of the first independent review carried out in 40 years into the UK's fraud laws.
How much longer before US politicians get him under control. .
In March 2025, Donald Trump signed a trade action that could reshape - or dismantle – America's most iconic industry. The move was framed as a way to bring back jobs and reclaim manufacturing.
A community-owned visitor centre in Aviemore is being transformed into a vibrant hub for local people and visitors. The Glenmore Visitor Centre was taken over by community group, Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust (AGCT) from Forestry and Land Scotland in November 2024.
Economist Tejvan Pettinger looks at why many local councils are getting close to bankruptcy in England. Scottish councils are facing significant financial challenges, though the situation differs somewhat from England.
Banks are not your friend. They exist to exploit you, and they will whenever they can.
Explain the background of the US-China trade war and Hong Kong's unique economic status. Detail the new restrictions and the suspension of postal services from Hong Kong to the US.
Let's study Richard Wolff's thoughts on where America is heading, in particular with relation to China..