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Stride pledges to protect OBR in clash with Farage

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride commits to safeguarding the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, creating a clear divide with Reform UK's Nigel Farage on economic policy. Read the full analysis.

Cuba's Crisis Deepens After US Intervention in Venezuela

As the US ousts Nicolás Maduro, Cuba faces an existential threat to its crucial Venezuelan alliance. Can Havana survive the loss of oil and security support? Analysis from experts on the island's fragile future.

Climate policy reframed as economic populism in US

Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.

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.

Public Reaction to Rachel Reeves's Budget

Analysis of the public response to Rachel Reeves's budget, exploring taxpayer sentiment and the defence of long-term economic planning. Read the full debate.

Labour's £26bn budget gamble to buy time

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.

Democratic Party Shifts Toward Economic Populism

The Democratic Party is unifying around Bernie Sanders-style economic populism, with James Carville now advocating for a $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. This shift could help Democrats win back working-class voters.

Ben Jennings' 2025 Rachel Reeves Budget Cartoon

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.

Wealth Tax Limitations in Tackling UK Inequality

Examining why a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich falls short of addressing Britain's deep-rooted inequality problems. Discover what structural changes are truly needed for economic fairness.

Badenoch on Milei's Falklands 'competition'

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch praises Javier Milei's economic reforms and responds to his vision for a 'competition' over the Falkland Islands' future. Read the latest on UK-Argentina relations.

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