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Trump Halts Asylum Cases, Imposes Bans on 19 Nations

President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.

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.

Fiscal Uncertainty: Britain's Hidden Business Tax

MP Liam Byrne warns Britain's fiscal instability is a major tax on growth. Discover the five key shifts needed to unlock investment and rebuild the UK's growth machine for the AI age.

OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent

The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.

London office shortage threatens 2.2m jobs

London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.

Play the Budget Game: Be Chancellor for a Day

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?

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.

London's £600m Fraud Fightback as Crime Soars

London launches £600m justice hub to tackle fraud affecting 4.1 million people. New police HQ and courts aim to restore trust and secure the Square Mile. Discover how the City is fighting back.

Inflation falls to 3.6% amid rising food costs

UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, but food prices climbed to 4.9%. The Bank of England faces pressure on interest rate decisions. Read the latest economic analysis.

Reeves Urged to Boost Economy with Narrative

Economist Paul Ormerod argues Chancellor Rachel Reeves must learn from Keynes and create a positive economic narrative to boost Britain's animal spirits and confidence.

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