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.
Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea councils are investigating serious IT breaches with the National Cyber Security Centre. Contact services are disrupted. Stay informed.
Political cartoonist Ella Baron delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025. Discover the symbolism and critique behind this powerful visual response.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, and Hammersmith & Fulham councils hit by a serious cyber security incident. NCSC assessing impact, critical services maintained. Read the latest.
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.
Trump administration terminates protected status for Myanmar nationals despite ongoing military dictatorship. Learn how this affects thousands and the legal challenges ahead.
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.
All eight seasons of the intense thriller Homeland are back on Netflix UK. Fans hail Claire Danes' performance and the 'perfect' ending. Stream now.
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?
Security researchers discovered a method to expose WhatsApp users' phone numbers and profile data. Learn how to protect your privacy and what this means for your security.
UK security services issue rare warning after MPs face 'covert and calculated' Chinese espionage attempts via fake LinkedIn profiles. Learn how to protect yourself.
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
The Technaxx TX-100 plug-in alarm offers a simple, budget-friendly security solution for your car, motorhome, or boat. Read our full review of this clever anti-theft device.
A scathing report from MPs warns the UK lacks a national defence plan and is moving too slowly to create one, despite rising threats. Read the critical findings.
Security service MI5 warns UK parliamentarians of new Chinese espionage attempts via LinkedIn headhunters. Read the latest on the government's security response.
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.
The TUC warns Britain's fiscal watchdog is hardwired for austerity and demands urgent modernisation. Discover why its productivity forecast timing has sparked Treasury fury ahead of the autumn budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appears to have ruled out cutting pension tax-free cash. Discover the potential £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice schemes and its impact on your retirement savings.
In a rare political statement, US Catholic bishops have condemned the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, citing a 'climate of fear'. Read the full story and its implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise. Discover the budget shortfall solutions, major rental reforms, and the Ariana Grande security breach. Stay informed in 10 minutes.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to raise income tax in a major policy reversal ahead of the 26 November budget. Discover the political fallout.
Vladimir Putin uses three identical presidential offices across Russia to conceal his location and thwart assassination attempts, according to new investigation. Discover the elaborate security measures.
A plain-clothes ICE agent pointed his firearm at a woman in Southern California, prompting police intervention. Read the full details of this disturbing incident and its implications.
A scathing auditor's report uncovers catastrophic security lapses at the Louvre, detailing how thieves exploited alarm failures and staff shortages in one of Paris's most audacious art thefts.