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France Lifts 2025 Growth Outlook to At Least 0.8%, Lescure Says

The upgrade reflects export gains plus firm investment ahead of a precarious Social Security budget vote Tuesday.

UK Firms Freeze Permanent Hiring Before Budget as Temp Demand Edges Up

UK and German Construction Slump Deepens in October, PMIs Show

France Weighs Alternative to Apprentice Payroll Exemption Repeal in 2026 Social Security Bill

Wauquiez Calls for Broad Right Primary as Les Républicains Confront Fresh Splits

OECD Warns UK Set for Highest G7 Inflation as Growth Slows, Raising Stagflation Risk

UK Retail Sales Rise 3.1% in August After Rate Cut and Warm Weather

Survey Finds Deep Funding Cuts Crippling French Feminist Associations

Margot Italian Restaurant to Close June 28 After Budget-Driven Cost Hikes

Head Start Funding Restored in Latest Budget Proposal, Advocates Remain Vigilant

Illegal Tobacco Trade Costs Australia $6.9 Billion in Revenue, Federal Budget Reveals

Trump Responds to Carville's Claims of Polling Decline

Marks & Spencer Reports Record Christmas Sales but Warns of Economic Challenges

Health Insurance Premiums to Rise by 6% on Average in 2025

B&Q Owner Kingfisher Faces £31m Tax Increase Following UK Budget Changes

UK Retail Sales Stagnate Amid Pre-Budget Concerns

French Municipal Police Union Announces Indefinite Strike Over Sick Leave Changes

Australia's New Budget Aims for Surplus, Targets Inflation Control