EU demands £2.6bn from UK in post-Brexit budget shock
The European Union has issued a stunning £2.6 billion demand to the UK, igniting a fresh post-Brexit financial confrontation that threatens to destabilise diplomatic relations.
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BP profits plunge 70% as oil prices retreat
BP reports staggering 70% profit drop as oil prices retreat from Ukraine war peaks. Discover how the energy titan is navigating market turbulence while maintaining shareholder payouts.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Rent Payments Now Count Toward Your Credit Score
In a major credit scoring overhaul, Experian will now include rental payment history, helping millions of UK renters build creditworthiness and access better financial products.
US Government Enters Record-Breaking Shutdown Crisis
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
US Government Shutdown Looms in Budget Standoff
Washington braces for potential government shutdown as political tensions escalate between Trump administration and Democratic opponents over funding negotiations.
DWP's £4.25 Rule Warning: Benefits At Risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent alert about little-known savings rule that could stop Universal Credit and other benefit payments immediately.
Trump Republicans Force Shutdown Over Border Wall
Republican lawmakers are hurtling toward a partial government shutdown, using federal funding as leverage to resurrect Donald Trump's border wall agenda and setting up a dramatic confrontation with Democrats.
Teal voters favour Coalition over One Nation
New polling reveals teal voters are significantly more likely to preference the Coalition over One Nation, marking a dramatic realignment in Australia's political landscape ahead of the next federal election.
Centrelink payments suspended for thousands
Major Centrelink compliance operation sees welfare payments suspended for thousands of Australians failing to meet mutual obligation requirements. Experts warn vulnerable recipients are at risk.
Trump threatens funding cuts to Chicago & LA over immigration
Former President Donald Trump threatens to slash federal funding from Chicago and Los Angeles in dramatic Halloween immigration confrontation, escalating his hardline stance against sanctuary cities.
Childcare funding crisis looms as pandemic aid expires
Millions of American families face a childcare timebomb as emergency federal funding that saved thousands of providers during COVID-19 is set to expire, threatening widespread closures and soaring costs.
Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Proof Demand for Voters
A US federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to force voters to provide proof of citizenship, calling the move 'a solution in search of a problem' that could disenfranchise millions of legitimate voters.
Judge Blocks Trump's SNAP Suspension Affecting 700K
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to suspend food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans in a landmark ruling that protects vulnerable households.
CDC hiring freeze cripples US health protection agency
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government-wide hiring freeze has left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention struggling to function, with critical positions unfilled and employee morale at breaking point.
Child benefits stopped after mother missed flight to UK
A woman travelling from Italy to Britain had her child benefit payments suspended after failing to board her flight, raising questions about the DWP's real-time monitoring systems.
Orlando Airport Nearly Closed in US Shutdown Crisis
Orlando International Airport narrowly avoided complete shutdown as air traffic controllers failed to report for work amid US budget crisis, threatening travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
ICE Agents in Southern California Shooting Investigation
Federal immigration agents were involved in a violent shooting in Southern California, leaving one person critically injured and sparking an urgent investigation into the controversial incident.
US Government Shutdown Puts Food and Health Benefits at Risk
Critical safety net programmes including SNAP food assistance and health insurance face immediate disruption as the US government begins its first shutdown in five years, threatening millions of vulnerable Americans.
Trump's Food Stamp Gambit Targets Federal Workers
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration's proposed SNAP reforms could plunge thousands of federal employees into food insecurity while rewarding political allies.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in funding clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial National Disability Insurance Scheme talks with Mark Butler, escalating tensions over funding and reforms.
Trump's Radical Second Term Agenda: Mass Deportations Planned
Exclusive analysis of the Trump administration's controversial second-term blueprint, featuring mass deportations, federal workforce purges, and dramatic policy shifts that could reshape America.
Democrat Kat Abughazaleh Indicted on Federal Charges
Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh faces federal indictment for campaign finance violations and obstruction, creating political turmoil in Virginia's Democratic primary.
Fed Cuts Rates as Trump Tariff Inflation Fears Ease
The US Federal Reserve has delivered a significant interest rate cut amid easing inflation concerns and reduced worries about Trump's proposed tariff policies, marking a major shift in monetary policy.
Home Office paid migrant £500 to leave UK
Exclusive investigation reveals the Home Office paid Ethiopian migrant Hadush Kebatu £500 to voluntarily depart Britain, raising serious questions about taxpayer-funded 'incentive payments'.
US Fed Cuts Rates as Tariff Inflation Fears Ease
The US Federal Reserve has implemented an interest rate cut amid surprising economic stability, with anticipated inflation from Trump-era tariffs not emerging as expected.
US Government Shutdown 2025 Costs Economy Billions
The 2025 US government shutdown has triggered staggering economic losses, with new analysis revealing billions in damages and widespread disruption across federal services.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The US Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates as inflation concerns persist. Discover what this means for global markets and UK borrowers.
PIP eligibility overhaul could save £9bn yearly
Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment eligibility could save taxpayers £9 billion annually, but disability advocates warn of devastating consequences for vulnerable claimants.
PayPal & OpenAI Partner for ChatGPT Payments
Digital payments giant PayPal partners with OpenAI to integrate payment capabilities directly into ChatGPT, revolutionising how users transact through AI conversations.
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