Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
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Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
NSW Opposition Leader Demands Return of Baby Bonus
New South Wales Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane urges federal government to reintroduce baby bonus as Australia faces record low birth rates. Discover the growing demographic crisis.
Five Crises That Could Topple the UK
From war with Russia to an AI jobs apocalypse, discover the five major threats that could severely damage the UK's standing and stability. Read the full analysis.
23 US states slide into recession as economy struggles
Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi reveals nearly half of US states are in recession territory. Discover how California and New York hold the key to America's economic fate amid AI uncertainty.
UK economy grows 0.1%, tax hikes loom to avert crisis
The UK economy is stalling with growth of just 0.1%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough tax decisions to avoid a market meltdown. Can the government find a path to recovery?
US Stocks Plunge Amid Widespread Layoffs and Hiring Freezes
Wall Street faces dramatic sell-off as employment data reveals widespread hiring freezes and rising layoffs across major US corporations, sparking recession fears.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
UK business activity hits 7-month low amid manufacturing slump
Britain's private sector hits weakest growth since November as manufacturing contraction and service sector slowdown signal economic headwinds ahead.
UK Economic Storm: Energy and Mortgage Crisis Deepens
Millions of British families face financial turmoil as energy prices skyrocket and mortgage costs escalate, creating a perfect storm for household budgets. New government data reveals alarming trends that could push the UK toward recession.
Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Recession Concerns
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% as Britain faces recession warnings and economic uncertainty. Get the latest on inflation, energy prices, and what it means for your finances.
Chalmers' economic mistake threatens Australian recession
Exclusive analysis reveals how Jim Chalmers' economic strategy is backfiring, creating a perfect storm of inflation and stagnation that could plunge Australia into recession. Experts warn of dire consequences for households and businesses.
UK economy stagnates with zero growth in April
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
Subprime Lender Collapse Sparks 2008 Crisis Fears
Major US subprime lender files for bankruptcy protection, triggering alarm bells across financial markets and reviving memories of the 2008 global banking meltdown.
Amazon Cloud Crisis Sparks UK Recession Fears
A catastrophic failure in Amazon Web Services has plunged businesses into chaos, with experts warning the widespread disruption could trigger a UK recession. Discover how the cloud computing collapse is affecting everything from banking to retail.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Shock Office for National Statistics data reveals zero growth in April 2024, handing incoming Chancellor Rachel Reeves immediate economic challenge days before taking office.
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q1 2024, beating forecasts
Britain's economy grows at fastest pace in over two years with 0.6% expansion, beating expectations and marking strong recovery from recession. Services sector leads growth while Chancellor celebrates 'brighter economic outlook'.
Dimon: Worst economic crisis since WWII could be coming
Wall Street banking titan Jamie Dimon warns of potentially devastating economic storms ahead, citing persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions as major threats to global stability.
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