Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied a £1bn emergency funding request from Health Secretary Wes Streeting to cover NHS redundancy payouts for 18,000 staff. Discover the implications for the health service.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism over self-imposed fiscal rules forcing tax rise debates. Experts suggest alternatives as Labour navigates economic challenges. Read analysis.
Expert advice on using Buy Now Pay Later services wisely this festive season. Learn how to manage BNPL debt and protect your credit score with our essential tips.
Britain reduces Global Fund contribution by 15%, risking hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. Charities warn this undermines decades of progress in disease elimination.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax threshold freezes, breaking an election promise. Discover what the 2025 Budget could mean for your income and finances.
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb proposes a 5-year minimum State Pension guarantee, allowing heirs to inherit payments if retirees die early. Discover how this reform aims to create fairness.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce a 3p pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles in the Autumn Budget. Learn how this new road pricing rule could impact drivers and the UK's transition to EVs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for November budget, hinting at breaking tax pledges to avoid public spending cuts while considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
A 31-year-old paying thousands into his pension warns that proposed NI taxes on salary sacrifice could destroy retirement planning for young Britons. Discover why this policy threatens financial futures.
Exclusive poll reveals public fury over potential tax rises with two-thirds demanding Chancellor's resignation. Labour faces political crisis as Reform leads voting intentions.
NHS staff report feeling deliberately intimidated by St George's flags, creating 'no-go zones' in communities. Health leaders warn of a return to 'ugly' racism impacting patient care.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates breaking manifesto tax pledges and lifting two-child benefit cap in November budget. Get the latest political analysis.
As the Autumn Budget looms, experts argue the government should be flexible on tax promises. Will voters accept rises for better public services? Read the analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to cap tax-free pension contributions at £2,000 annually. Discover how this budget change could affect your retirement savings and national insurance payments.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates Labour may abandon key manifesto commitments due to worse-than-expected economic inheritance. Budget to focus on NHS waiting lists and growth.
New South Wales introduces harsh penalties, including $165,000 fines and jail time, for landlords complicit in the illicit tobacco and vape trade. Discover the government's crackdown.
The Trump administration is poised to approve another PFAS pesticide, putting UK food and water supplies at risk. Learn how this decision impacts public health.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans a £2bn raid on pension savings by capping salary sacrifice tax advantages. Discover how this could impact your finances and what alternatives exist.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a US-style whistleblower scheme for HMRC, offering informants up to 30% of recovered taxes to combat large-scale fraud and close the UK's £5.5bn tax gap.
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz falsely claimed audits revealed $1bn spent on healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Experts confirm the audits were routine administrative checks, stoking fear in immigrant communities.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly set to increase dividend tax rates to fill a £30bn fiscal hole. Discover how this could impact investors and UK businesses.
UK economic growth slowed to 0.2% in Q3 2025 as Budget tax rumours dampened activity. Key data on unemployment and wage growth due this week. Read the full analysis.
A 32-year-old man from Stockport facing a three-year prison sentence for GBH seeks expert advice on managing his debts and monthly bills while incarcerated. Get essential financial guidance.
A Peckham beauty store has been hit with over £30,000 in fines for a second time after selling illegal skin lighteners containing chemicals linked to cancer and organ damage. Read the full investigation.
An Indigenous mother takes NSW police to federal court alleging racial discrimination after her sons endured 150 bail checks in 20 months. Read the full investigation into disproportionate policing of Aboriginal children.
Exclusive: Home Office travel data flaws led to thousands of parents incorrectly losing child benefit payments. HMRC apologises for distress caused.
DeVere Group CEO Nigel Green warns a proposed 20% exit tax on wealthy individuals would be 'self-defeating', damaging UK competitiveness and accelerating an exodus of entrepreneurs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves navigates bond market pressures and a £30bn fiscal gap ahead of her autumn budget. Will welfare cuts or tax rises prevail? Analysis inside.
Millions in UK eligible for £10 DWP Christmas bonus in early December 2025. Check if you qualify for this automatic tax-free payment and when it arrives.