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?
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UK Still Paying £439bn Lockdown Debt in Budget
Britain's public finances remain constrained by £439bn lockdown borrowing as analysis reveals costs outweighed benefits. Discover the economic trade-offs.
Budget 2025: Tax Hikes and Growth Pledges Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a 'smorgasbord' of tax increases to fill a £30bn fiscal black hole while promising the 'biggest drive for growth in a generation'. Discover the key announcements.
Reeves Vows Growth Drive in Budget Amid Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges biggest growth drive in a generation while announcing tax rises to fill £30bn black hole. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Economists criticise Reeves' Budget amid £20bn OBR downgrade
Rachel Reeves faces Budget scrutiny as senior economists question her fiscal strategy ahead of expected tax rises. Discover why experts claim productivity warnings were ignored.
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.
Nando's posts £38.2m profit after years of losses
Nando's has returned to profit for the first time since 2016 with £38.2m, but warns Rachel Reeves' tax hikes threaten future performance. Discover the full financial turnaround.
Reeves faces £30bn tax gap before Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must address a £30bn fiscal shortfall with potential tax rises, risking business and consumer confidence. Discover the Budget's impact.
Hillingdon Finance Chief Forced Out in Council Shake-Up
Exclusive: Hillingdon Council's finance chief was asked to stand down as financial crisis deepens. Labour claims 'chaos' as council seeks third government bailout.
Government borrowing third-highest October record
Official figures reveal UK government borrowing reached £17.43bn in October, exceeding forecasts as consumer spending fell unexpectedly. Stay informed about economic developments.
UK's £15bn October Borrowing as Energy Cap Set to Fall
Final UK economic health check before the budget reveals £15bn October borrowing, stagnant retail sales, and a slight energy price cap fall from January. Stay informed on the key data.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Bleak -19 Before Budget
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.
World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
World Cup Play-Off Draw Sets Up Tense Battles
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
Mansion Tax Back? Chancellor's Budget Dilemma
With one week until the budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough tax decisions to fix the public finances. Listen to the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast for expert analysis.
Reform and Tories Battle Over Budget Spending Cuts
Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives intensify pressure on Labour with £72bn spending cut demands ahead of crucial Budget. Read the full analysis.
HMRC accused over child benefit handling
HMRC faces criticism for 'cavalier' approach affecting child benefit claimants' finances. Learn about the payment issues and what it means for families.
4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Ireland's World Cup Dream Ends in Swiss Defeat
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Read our match analysis and what's next for the team.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Is the UK's fiscal black hole actually real?
Sky News Daily podcast explores whether the UK's fiscal black hole is genuine or self-imposed as Sir Keir Starmer faces budget pressures. Listen now for expert analysis.
English Rugby's £34m Crisis: Six Clubs Insolvent
Shocking audit reveals English rugby's financial crisis with £34m losses. Former star Haskell warns the sport is heading 'off a cliff'. Discover the urgent reforms needed.
Three Quarters of Brits Pessimistic About UK Future
New polling reveals 76% of Britons believe the UK is heading in the wrong direction amid economic concerns. Discover what's driving this pessimism ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Turkey suspends 1,024 players in betting probe
Turkish football faces a moral crisis as 1,024 players are suspended and eight individuals arrested in a widespread investigation into alleged match betting. Discover the full story.
Chelsea legend backs £40m star for European elite status
Former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot makes bold prediction about current Blues star, claiming he has the potential to rank among Europe's finest players.
Dan Burn Enters Football's Heading Pantheon
Explore how Newcastle's Dan Burn joins football's elite headers, FIFA's groundbreaking peace initiative, and the latest Premier League drama in our comprehensive podcast breakdown.
Nigeria's Justin Madugu: Transforming Women's Football
Exclusive interview with Nigeria's head coach Justin Madugu on transforming women's football, developing young talent, and his ambitious World Cup vision.
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