Labour's 2025 Budget: A High-Stakes Election Gamble
Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
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.
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Rachel Reeves faces criticism for 'deceiving' Budget that delays fiscal repair as economists warn of interest rate hold fears. Key details on borrowing and tax changes.
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Rachel Reeves delivers a £26bn tax-raising budget with only 20% directly helping households. Analysis reveals this is more about political survival than economic transformation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's second budget unveils £26bn in tax rises, targeting wealthier households amid OBR growth downgrades. Will it reassure markets and boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget with £25-30bn tax rises and spending cuts to reassure bond markets. Will her fiscal balancing act satisfy Labour MPs and investors?
UK chancellors prioritise fiscal rule compliance over sound economic policy, creating budget farces. Discover why debt continues to climb despite political promises.
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
Discover why proving your identity to your own bank has become an absurd bureaucratic nightmare in the digital age. Read this eye-opening account of modern banking frustrations.
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Eurovision implements major voting reforms following allegations of Israeli government interference. Discover how new rules aim to restore contest integrity ahead of Vienna 2026.
Eurovision introduces major rule changes, including a voting cap and promotion limits, following allegations of Israeli government interference. Read the full story on the contest's future.
Premier League clubs have voted against controversial 'anchoring' but agreed a new 85% squad cost ratio. Discover the implications for football finance.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals sweeping changes to legal migration, extending indefinite leave requirements and facing criticism from both sides. Read the full details.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces a major UK immigration overhaul, introducing a 10-year path to settled status with carve-outs for high earners and entrepreneurs to boost economic growth.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping immigration reforms, extending indefinite leave to remain from five to ten years for many migrants. Discover the full impact.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
Sophie McKay leads Carlton's young brigade as the Blues ride unprecedented momentum into the AFLW preliminary final against Brisbane. Discover how the cultural overhaul transformed their fortunes.
JPMorgan appoints new UK private banking head as wealth management expands. Discover the strategic moves shaping London's financial landscape.
Premier League clubs meet to decide on new financial rules including spending caps and anchoring that could reshape English football's competitive balance.
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?
JPMorgan's UK private banking head reveals ambitious five-year growth strategy to double business, focusing on wealthy entrepreneurs and international clients.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces drastic legal migration changes, doubling the indefinite leave to remain wait. Andy Burnham voices concerns over the 20-year limbo for asylum seekers.
New immigration proposals could trigger mass NHS nurse exodus, with up to 50,000 considering leaving. Union leaders warn of patient safety risks and workforce crisis.
As global tensions rise, experts debate whether international law is dying or evolving. Discover why the 1945 framework remains crucial despite current challenges.
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
Lloyds Banking Group's capital markets head departs amid strategic reshuffle. Discover the leadership changes and future direction of Britain's largest lender.