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UK Economic Growth to Slow to 1% in 2026 as Unemployment Rises, KPMG Warns

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.

Lammy's Justice Reforms: Jury Trials Scrapped to Tackle 80,000 Case Backlog

Lammy's justice reforms to scrap some jury trials

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces reforms placing victims 'front and centre', including removing jury trials for some cases to tackle the crown court backlog. Read the full details.

Australia Passes Landmark Environmental Reforms to Protect Forests

Australia's Landmark Environmental Law Overhaul Passed

Australia's parliament has passed historic reforms to the EPBC Act, providing long-overdue protection for forests and biodiversity. This landmark legislation acknowledges the environment as the foundation of the economy.

Albanese's 11th-hour bid to save Labor's nature laws from collapse

Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.

Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul Amid Court Crisis

Bar Council Warns Against Jury Trial Overhaul

Bar Council chair Barbara Mills argues proposed crown court reforms risk constitutional change without evidence. The government should first fix existing inefficiencies plaguing the justice system.

UK's Biggest Immigration Shake-Up in 50 Years: 10-Year Settlement & Asylum Reforms

UK's Biggest Immigration Shake-Up in 50 Years

The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.

Labour's Asylum Overhaul Sparks Human Rights Crisis in UK

Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights

Labour's proposed asylum reforms face fierce criticism for undermining Britain's commitment to human rights and refugee protection. Experts warn these changes could violate international law.

Council Tax Shake-Up: How Budget Changes Could Hit Homeowners

Council Tax Reform: Who Faces Biggest Bills?

Exclusive analysis reveals how proposed council tax reforms could add thousands to annual bills for homeowners in England. Discover which regions face the hardest hits.

Labour's 20-Year Citizenship Plan Sparks Outrage Over Asylum Reforms

Labour's 20-year citizenship plan sparks backlash

Labour's proposed 20-year citizenship path for asylum seekers faces criticism from lifelong supporters. Critics warn it capitulates to racist rhetoric and threatens NHS staffing crisis.

Australia's Liberals Target Student and Skilled Migrant Cuts

Australia's Liberals Propose Immigration Cuts

Australia's Liberal Party unveils plan to slash immigration by targeting international students and skilled migrants. Discover the proposed changes and their potential impact.

Labour Faces Backbench Revolt Over Asylum System Tightening Plans

Labour MPs revolt against asylum system reforms

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces growing rebellion from Labour backbenchers over proposed asylum system reforms. Read about the internal party conflict and policy details.

Home Secretary Unveils Major Asylum Overhaul to Tackle Illegal Migration

Mahmood's Asylum Reforms Target Channel Crossings

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces the most significant asylum reforms in a generation, aiming to stop small boat crossings and establish new legal routes. Read the full plan.

UK's New Asylum Overhaul: 6 Key Changes to Refugee System

UK's New Asylum Overhaul: 6 Key Changes

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms including temporary status for refugees and new legal routes. Discover the full impact.

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