Australia announces major defence bureaucracy overhaul
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
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UK Economy Set to Cool in 2026, KPMG Warns
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
Two-Tier Holiday Season: Wealth Gap Impacts Spending
A tale of two economies this festive season as high earners in affluent areas spend freely while others struggle with debt and inflation. Discover the data shaping UK retail.
England fans boost spending despite Ashes defeat
England cricket fans increased spending by 59% after first Test defeat in Perth, while Australian fans tightened belts. New data reveals surprising post-match spending patterns.
Monsoon owner hits out at Reeves' Budget tax rises
Adena Brands, owner of Monsoon and Accessorize, warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax increases are forcing it to stop growth investment. Read the full financial impact.
Badenoch brands Labour's welfare budget 'unchristian'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
Americans slash holiday spending as economy worries grow
Guardian readers across America reveal how rising prices and unemployment fears are forcing them to cut back on festive spending. Discover how economic uncertainty is changing holiday traditions.
75,000 Polish Homes Lose Power in Heavy Snowfall
Extreme weather causes chaos: 75,000 homes in Rzeszów, Poland, lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods and mudslides. Read the full analysis.
IFS Warns Budget Tax Plans Are 'Fiscal Fiction'
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
IFS Challenges Reeves' 'Fiscal Fiction' Tax Plan
The IFS warns Rachel Reeves' Budget relies on 'heroic' spending restraint, with major tax rises delayed until 2028, risking future fiscal credibility. Read the full analysis.
Councils pay £630m to housing middlemen
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils have spent £633m on rent-to-rent schemes since 2020 as housing crisis deepens. Discover how middlemen profit from desperate local authorities.
Budget Leak Exposes £25bn Tax Rise & Economic Slowdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget leaked before Commons speech, revealing record tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP to fund £70bn welfare increase. Discover the full economic impact.
Military chiefs in crisis meeting over defence funding
Britain's top military leaders held tense discussions amid concerns defence review ambitions cannot be met without additional funding. Read the full analysis.
Army's Ajax vehicle injures troops again
The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.
TfL's £4.3m annual phone bill revealed
Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.
Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Reeves Confronts £110bn Debt Crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
Australia's public sector faces 5% budget savings search
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms departments must identify savings from low-priority spending, denying major job cuts while facing Coalition criticism over election promises.
Army Pauses Ajax Use After Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.
EU Court Rules Poland Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages
The EU's top court has ruled that Poland must recognise a same-sex marriage conducted in Germany, affirming rights to family life across the bloc. Discover the implications.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: £17.4bn Borrowing Spike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget crisis as borrowing hits £17.4bn in October. Growth Commission proposes £105bn spending cuts to break economic 'doom loop'. Read analysis.
BoM Website Redesign Cost Soars to $96.5 Million
The cost of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's website overhaul has skyrocketed to $96.5m, prompting an official explanation. Discover the full story behind the budget blowout.
Brits save £1,411 each by cutting back on spending
New research reveals 83% of Brits have tightened their budgets, saving £1,411 annually. Discover how households are adapting to the cost of living crisis.
$96.5m BoM website cost sparks ministerial anger
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces scrutiny after revealing its controversial website redesign cost taxpayers $96.5m. Environment minister demands explanation for massive budget overrun.
Reeves Launches £1.2bn Universal Credit Crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Rachel Reeves' Crucial Budget for Economic Stability
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a pivotal budget to restore economic calm. Can she deliver bold tax-and-spend decisions to make future budgets reassuringly dull?
Frank: Spurs Not Close to £100m Transfers Like Arsenal
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank discusses the club's transfer strategy, revealing they're not ready for £100m signings despite new investment. Can they challenge Arsenal?
Government can't track £1.4bn consultancy spending
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to halve the UK's £1.36bn consultancy bill, but a damning NAO report reveals inconsistent data hinders progress tracking. Discover the fiscal challenge.
Premier League clubs vote on financial overhaul
Premier League clubs meet to decide on new financial rules including spending caps and anchoring that could reshape English football's competitive balance.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
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