Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
Discover 23 budget-friendly gifts under £10 that deliver exceptional value. Perfect for Secret Santa, stocking fillers, and thoughtful presents without breaking the bank.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
The OBR's entire Budget forecast was published online 40 minutes early. Ex-security chief Ciaran Martin is now investigating the serious breach. Read the full details.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its full budget analysis online 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, moving markets and prompting a major inquiry. Discover the full story behind the breach.
Rachel Reeves' first budget lifts 350,000 children from poverty but faces OBR warnings of future Osborne-style cuts. Analysis of the fiscal strategy and its impact on public services.
Ben Jennings' latest cartoon offers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' budget announcement. Discover the artist's take on UK economic policy through powerful visual satire.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no surprises after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full budget online before delivery. Read analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Budget. Discover how her announcements on Wednesday 26 November impact your personal finances with our interactive calculator.
In-depth analysis of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's autumn budget. Has her tax and spending gamble done enough to silence critics? Read our full breakdown.
Rachel Reeves delivers Benefits Budget with £26bn tax increases despite previous pledges. Frozen thresholds and new charges will cost hardworking families. Read the analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second Budget introduces £26bn in tax rises. Use our guide to understand how the new fiscal measures will impact your personal finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves caps salary sacrifice pension contributions at £2,000 annually from 2029, affecting high earners and raising £4.7bn. Discover the impact on retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with major tax changes expected. Watch live at 12:30pm as Labour faces crucial economic test. Full analysis of property, pension and income tax measures.
A journalist put Lidl's festive range to the test, buying a full Christmas dinner for four people. The final bill of just £27.09 for turkey, all the trimmings, pudding and fizz delivered a stunning budget victory.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?
Experts debate the value of pre-Budget leaks. Does it prevent government mistakes or create costly uncertainty for the UK? Read the analysis.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
Political cartoonist Ella Baron delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025. Discover the symbolism and critique behind this powerful visual response.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
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.
UK racing secures major budget victory as government targets gaming taxes over betting duties. Find out how this decision protects 85,000 jobs and rural economies.
Explore the 160-year history of the Chancellor's red box, from Gladstone to Rachel Reeves. Discover the traditions, mishaps, and what to expect from the Autumn Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Join City AM's LIVE Budget Day broadcast on Nov 26. Get expert analysis from the London Stock Exchange on market reactions and political fallout. Stream from 2pm!
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?
Deep funding reductions to Australia's CSIRO threaten vital climate science. Will these cuts deliver intended results or damage crucial environmental research?
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 further job cuts, described as 'some of the worst cuts ever seen' for publicly funded science.
Former Bank of England chief Andy Haldane warns daily tax rise speculation is causing businesses and consumers to 'hunker down', stifling growth. Read his urgent call for reform.