4 Million Children Impacted by Family Economic Abuse
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
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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.
Starmer: Labour's economic plan will take years
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
OBR: UK finances vulnerable despite budget measures
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's budget leaves public finances exposed to future shocks despite increased financial buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Tax Rises & Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a budget taking taxes to a record high amid economic growth downgrades. Listen to the full analysis on the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast.
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.
Reeves' Budget Averts Labour Crisis But Dangers Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
City AM Reacts to Rachel Reeves' Second Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget. Watch City AM's live reaction show from the London Stock Exchange with top political and City experts.
Budget Leaked Early in OBR Technical Error
Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget details revealed prematurely as OBR publishes forecasts early. Growth downgraded and tax rises confirmed ahead of Chancellor's statement.
£750m Marlow Film Studios approved by ministers
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
Fiscal rules turn UK budgets into expensive pantomime
UK chancellors prioritise fiscal rule compliance over sound economic policy, creating budget farces. Discover why debt continues to climb despite political promises.
UK Still Paying £439bn Lockdown Debt in Budget
Britain's public finances remain constrained by £439bn lockdown borrowing as analysis reveals costs outweighed benefits. Discover the economic trade-offs.
Budget 2025: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes Budget with stamp duty scrapped for new listings but a dozen tax rises. Growth forecasts remain bleak. Join our live analysis.
Reeves Faces Brexit Reality in Budget Struggles
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's post-Brexit economic reality as budget pressures mount. Will Labour dare tell the truth about Britain's European predicament?
New Zealand's record exodus amid economic crisis
Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities abroad as economic pressures mount. Discover why citizens are abandoning their homeland despite deep emotional ties.
Dutton breaks records as Australia's least popular leader
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
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.
Migration Debate Fuels Racism Amid Economic Inequality
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
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.
OBR Downgrades UK Growth Forecasts Until 2030
Rachel Reeves to reveal OBR's downgraded UK growth forecasts for next five years, blaming Tory underinvestment. Budget measures aim to offset £20bn annual tax shortfall.
Reeves faces criticism over 'shambolic' budget process
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire for 'shambolic' pre-budget management as economists blame speculation for flatlining UK growth. Key events from the CBI conference.
China's Poverty Strategy Outperforms US Approach
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
Santa Monica's bold revival plan amid urban crisis
Santa Monica faces unprecedented challenges with empty shops, safety concerns and financial distress. Discover the city manager's bold plan to revive this iconic beach destination.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: Labour's High-Stakes Fiscal Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
Brexit's £30bn hole undermines UK economy
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.
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.
UK Consumer Confidence Hits Bleak -19 Before Budget
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.
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