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UK Construction in Worst Run Since 2008 Crisis

UK construction output contracts for 12th straight month, with housebuilding at its weakest since May 2020. Industry faces deep challenges despite glimmers of optimism. Read the full analysis.

Majestic Wine profits halved, blames tax policies

Majestic Wine saw pre-tax profit slump to £7.7m, blaming Rachel Reeves' tax policies and a complex new alcohol duty regime. Read the full analysis of the retailer's challenging year.

How to Tackle the Mid-Afternoon Energy Slump

Struggling with the 3pm crash? Nutritionists and sleep experts reveal why it happens and share science-backed strategies, from smart lunch choices to light exposure, to boost alertness and productivity.

Booksellers Break Reading Slump with Personal Picks

Stuck in a cycle of binge-reading and slumps from online recommendations, a self-confessed book nerd turned to real-life booksellers for help. Discover the three transformative novels that broke the drought and sparked unexpected tears.

Global markets post best year since 2019

World equities see strongest annual gains since 2019, with the MSCI index up over 21%. Discover the key drivers, from AI to US dollar weakness, and what it means for investors.

London cuts affordable housing requirement to 20%

Deputy Mayor admits GLA 'never wanted' to slash developer affordability rules from 35% to 20%, citing a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges. Discover the details of the emergency deal.

French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure

French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.

Housing crisis deepens as building costs soar

England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?

Housebuilding in England falls to 9-year low

England's housebuilding slumps to a 9-year low as developers warn of a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and regulations. Can the government's 'Build, baby, build' ambition survive?

Planner exodus threatens UK housebuilding goals

One in five UK planners plan to leave by 2028, creating severe capacity shortages that jeopardise Labour's 1.5 million home target. Discover the crisis facing local authorities.

Reeves' 8am shock and awe economic bombshell

Chancellor Rachel Reeves stuns Westminster with unprecedented morning press conference, declaring immediate end to Tory planning restrictions to spark housebuilding revolution.

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