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Macro stories that shape growth, inflation, labor markets, household spending, public budgets, and investor expectations.

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Economy

June 15, 2026

David James Backs Affordable Football Kit Charities in Peterborough

David James promotes affordable football kit charities in Peterborough, backing Football Rebooted and Goal2Grow to make football more accessible and to reuse donated gear.

Economy

June 15, 2026

Fund Boosts Support For Financial Struggles In West Devon

West Devon Borough Council announced a funding boost to aid residents facing financial pressures through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, replacing the Household Support...

Economy

June 15, 2026

Oil Futures Fall As Iran Deal Promises Signal Strait Reopening

Oil futures fell as President Trump signaled a deal with Iran would be signed on Friday, easing concerns about disruption through the Strait of...

Economy

June 15, 2026

Surge in Scams as Fraudsters Use AI to Target People

UK Finance reports a surge in scam cases and losses in 2025, driven by AI-enabled deception on dating sites, social media and online purchases,...

Economy

June 15, 2026

Could Humanoid Robots Be Heading for the Battlefield?

Foundation Robotics is developing the Phantom humanoid robot for military and civilian uses, aiming to produce tens of thousands of units by 2027.

Economy

June 15, 2026

As More U.S. Business Owners Retire, Many Sell Up To Their Staff

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Economy

June 15, 2026

Is the Convertible Heading Into the Sunset? A Market Look at the Open-Top Trend

BBC assesses the fall of convertibles from a cultural symbol to a shrinking market, weighed by SUV popularity and rising production costs, and considers...