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Canada's deficit soars as Carney fights Trump tariffs

In a dramatic fiscal shift, Canada's new Liberal government under Mark Carney unveils a budget adding tens of billions to the deficit, deploying massive spending to counter economic damage from Trump's tariffs.

Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis

As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.

Tesco removes £1 coin requirement from shopping trolleys

Tesco is introducing a significant change to its shopping trolley policy that will affect customers in every UK store. The supermarket giant is removing the £1 coin requirement in a move that's set to make shopping more convenient for millions.

Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue in $27B mega-deal

In a landmark healthcare deal, Kimberly-Clark announces plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a consumer goods powerhouse worth over $100 billion and reshaping the industry landscape.

HMRC Tax Refund Scam: Protect Your Money

Exclusive investigation reveals how criminals are exploiting HMRC's repayment system, leaving thousands of taxpayers out of pocket. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated fraud.

UK's £200m Baby Powder Legal Battle Unveiled

A landmark legal case in Britain sees thousands of claimants pursuing millions in compensation over alleged health risks from talcum powder products. Discover the shocking details of this consumer safety showdown.

Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Break Promises or Cut Services?

Exclusive analysis reveals the Chancellor faces a critical choice: break manifesto promises with strategic tax increases or risk collapsing public services. The political stakes have never been higher.

Tax Office pays private debt collector £42m

The Australian Taxation Office has paid debt recovery firm RecoveriesCorp over £42 million to chase unpaid taxes, raising serious questions about outsourcing public debt collection to private contractors.

FCA's £4bn car finance scandal robs victims

Millions of British drivers face fresh injustice as the FCA's proposed redress scheme for mis-sold car finance could shortchange victims by billions. Exclusive analysis reveals how the regulator's plan might benefit lenders over consumers.

Data Breach Fallout: Brands Before Customers

New research reveals corporations prioritise reputation management over consumer protection when handling data leaks, leaving victims vulnerable to ongoing security risks.

London emergency services waste £11m on false alarms

Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.

$33M BOM website revamp cost revealed after public outrage

The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website overhaul has cost Australian taxpayers a staggering $33.4 million, with the final price tag revealed after widespread public outrage over functionality issues and downtime.

Princes tuna firm plans London stock market float

Major UK tinned food producer Princes, owner of popular tuna brands, is preparing for a potential London Stock Exchange listing that could value the business at hundreds of millions of pounds.

Labour ploughs ahead with higher welfare spending

In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.

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