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Six Flags $1bn Saudi Park Opens with Record Rides

Saudi Arabia's new $1bn Six Flags Qiddiya City opens to huge queues, featuring the world's tallest rollercoaster. Part of a major push to diversify the economy away from oil. Read the full story.

Davos 2025: Economic Warfare Named Top Global Risk

Ahead of the Davos summit, a WEF survey of 1,300 experts identifies economic clashes as the biggest short-term threat, with climate risks looming large over the next decade. Read the full analysis.

World Bank: 25% of developing countries poorer than 2019

A World Bank report reveals a quarter of developing nations are poorer than pre-pandemic, with sub-Saharan Africa hit hardest. Global growth has 'downshifted', threatening poverty reduction. Read the full analysis.

Climate policy reframed as economic populism in US

Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.

2026 Economic Outlook: AI, Tariffs and Job Risks

Global growth is set to slow in 2026 as Trump's tariffs hit trade and AI's promise faces a reality check. Explore the five key charts shaping the economic year ahead for the UK and world.

South Africa Tipped as 2026's Hottest Stock Market

As fears of an AI bubble grow, portfolio managers are diversifying. Discover why South Africa's JSE, with its mining and banking stocks, is a top contender for 2026's surprise performer.

UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG

KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.

US Markets Defy 2025 Turmoil with 11% Growth

Despite Trump's tariff shock and AI competition, US markets delivered strong 2025 performance. Discover why diversification remains key for UK investors seeking growth.

Ben Jennings' 2025 Rachel Reeves Budget Cartoon

Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' 2025 budget through his latest Guardian illustration. Explore the visual critique of UK economic policy.

OBR Downgrades UK Growth Forecasts Until 2030

Rachel Reeves to reveal OBR's downgraded UK growth forecasts for next five years, blaming Tory underinvestment. Budget measures aim to offset £20bn annual tax shortfall.

China's Poverty Strategy Outperforms US Approach

New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.

Brexit's £30bn hole undermines UK economy

Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.

Fiscal Uncertainty: Britain's Hidden Business Tax

MP Liam Byrne warns Britain's fiscal instability is a major tax on growth. Discover the five key shifts needed to unlock investment and rebuild the UK's growth machine for the AI age.

OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent

The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.

London office shortage threatens 2.2m jobs

London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.

Play the Budget Game: Be Chancellor for a Day

Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?

Wealth Tax Limitations in Tackling UK Inequality

Examining why a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich falls short of addressing Britain's deep-rooted inequality problems. Discover what structural changes are truly needed for economic fairness.

London's £600m Fraud Fightback as Crime Soars

London launches £600m justice hub to tackle fraud affecting 4.1 million people. New police HQ and courts aim to restore trust and secure the Square Mile. Discover how the City is fighting back.

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