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The False Economy of Public Service Cuts

New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.

CEOs ditch private jets in cost-cutting revolution

Britain's corporate leaders are dramatically scaling back lavish perks including private jets and luxury hotels as economic pressures force unprecedented austerity measures at the highest levels of business.

Reform UK's failed cuts force 5-year Kent tax hike

Exclusive investigation reveals how Reform UK's controversial 'DOGE-style' austerity measures backfired, leaving Kent residents facing years of increased council tax bills amid financial turmoil.

Anthropology Pioneer Adrian Mayer Dies at 101

Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.

UK's Best Economics Degrees: 2025 Rankings Revealed

The Complete University Guide's 2025 league table for Economics is out. Discover which UK universities topped the chart, which ones are rising stars, and key trends shaping economics education.

Unite leader slams Labour over Birmingham job losses

Unite leader Sharon Graham accuses the Labour Party of abandoning workers in Birmingham as the city faces devastating job losses and financial crisis, vowing to put her union's members before party politics.

Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper

The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union

Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals

A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.

Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts

François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep

Wales Tops UK Wealth Growth as Southeast England Lags

A landmark study reveals a dramatic wealth shift in the UK, with Wales experiencing a remarkable financial surge while traditional economic powerhouses in Southeast and Northeast England face a relative decline in household prosperity.

Green's Polanski Slams Farage's 'Politics of Division'

Exclusive: Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski launches a blistering critique of Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing it of peddling division while warning Labour against reverting to 'austerity-lite' policies.

Prabowo axes MP perks, sparking fury and protests

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto scraps lucrative perks for MPs, including tax-free car imports and subsidised housing, triggering mass protests and accusations of authoritarian overreach.

Iceland Crowned World's Safest Country in 2024 Index

Iceland has once again topped the Global Peace Index, retaining its title as the most peaceful nation on Earth for over a decade. Discover what makes this Nordic island a haven for travellers and residents alike.

Woman loses 5lbs on 1940s wartime ration diet

A modern woman's fascinating experiment with a strict 1940s wartime ration diet leads to surprising weight loss, improved health, and a life-changing perspective on food consumption and waste.

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