UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
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OBR in Crisis: Is the UK's Budget Watchdog Fit for Purpose?
After leaks and a resignation, the Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential questions. We examine its role, accuracy, and whether it still serves the public interest. Read the full analysis.
Tom Harwood: The Simple Way to 'Abolish' the OBR
GB News's Tom Harwood argues the Office for Budget Responsibility's power stems from government borrowing. The solution? Run a surplus and render the fiscal watchdog irrelevant.
OBR Chief's Departure Eases Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
The surprise resignation of the OBR's chair offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves temporary relief from fiscal scrutiny, but experts warn the underlying economic challenges remain. Discover the implications for UK economic policy.
OBR official criticises pre-budget leaks for causing damage
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.
Guardian corrects government spending chart and obituary
The Guardian has published corrections to a government expenditure chart that mislabelled £400bn and omitted £62bn, and an obituary for architect Christopher Mullan. Read the full details of the amendments.
Reeves Denies Misleading Public Over Budget Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget tax rises, denying she misled the public over OBR forecasts. Timeline reveals key details of the fiscal standoff.
Starmer Binds Himself to Chancellor Reeves Amid Budget Fallout
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves, revealing he considered an income tax manifesto breach. Analysis shows the budget was driven by political survival, not ambition. Read the full story.
OBR vs Treasury: Ministers' Fiscal 'Theatre of Errors'
The Treasury is accused of undermining the OBR's forecasts, creating a 'theatre of errors' that risks UK economic stability. Read our analysis of the fiscal rules clash.
Reeves Accused of Misleading on OBR Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
OBR chair quits over early budget release
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.
Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak
The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.
OBR calls budget leak 'worst failure' in its history
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
OBR report leaked twice due to staff technical errors
The OBR's fiscal report was leaked before the Budget due to technical errors, marking its 'worst failure' in 15 years. The watchdog pledges major changes to its publication process.
PM and Chancellor questioned over budget 'black hole' claims
Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves as a new podcast probes whether they exaggerated the budget deficit to justify tax rises. Plus, EU defence talks stall and OBR head in the spotlight.
NSW Law Change Eases Child Conviction Rules
New South Wales reforms doli incapax, removing court requirements to consider a child's moral capacity. Critics warn this risks incarcerating more vulnerable children. Explore the implications.
OBR Leaks Budget 40 Minutes Early, Sparks Investigation
The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its full budget analysis online 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, moving markets and prompting a major inquiry. Discover the full story behind the breach.
Labour's Budget: Gains for Families, Cuts Looming
Rachel Reeves' first budget lifts 350,000 children from poverty but faces OBR warnings of future Osborne-style cuts. Analysis of the fiscal strategy and its impact on public services.
OpenAI responds to lawsuit over teen's ChatGPT suicide
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
OBR downgrades growth forecasts until 2030
The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade UK growth forecasts across a five-year period, dealing a blow to Labour's economic plans. Read the full analysis.
Chris McCausland explores AI's revolutionary impact for blind
Comedian Chris McCausland investigates groundbreaking AI technology that could transform independence for blind people in his BBC documentary Seeing into the Future. Watch now on iPlayer.
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.
AI Threatens Novelists' Livelihoods, Survey Finds
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' in £700m deal, say MPs
Labour MP alleges Microsoft overcharged the NHS in major software contracts as MPs call for more government spending with British tech firms. Discover the details.
Netflix UK adds Emmy-winning drama Responsible Child
Critically acclaimed British film Responsible Child, inspired by a real murder case, climbs Netflix charts. The Emmy-winning drama explores England's age of criminal responsibility.
Meta begins Australian teen account shutdowns
Meta starts notifying Australian teens under 16 that their Facebook, Instagram and Threads accounts will be deactivated by December 10. Affected users can download content or return at 16.
AI sanitary pad tracks period flow and clot size
Joii, the world's first AI-powered menstrual health app, uses smart pads to measure blood loss with clinical precision. Discover how this innovation could transform women's healthcare.
European Technology Network Launches to Save Tech Media
London entrepreneurs Ronan Chambers and Luke Knight launch European Technology Network, securing £150k funding to become Europe's answer to US tech podcasts. Discover their vision for European tech media.
Lloyds buys Curve fintech for digital growth
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
Ocado share price falls as Kroger shuts warehouses
Ocado's share price returns to its 15-year listing price after Kroger closes three automated US warehouses. Discover the challenges facing the UK delivery firm's expansion.
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