France paralysed by mass strikes over austerity budget
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
Hundreds of thousands of workers bring France to a standstill in a massive day of strikes and demonstrations, demanding Prime Minister Gabriel Attal scraps deep public spending cuts.
The United Nations faces severe staff reductions and programme cuts after the US Congress approved a drastic funding reduction, threatening global operations and diplomatic stability.
UK Development Minister Jenny Chapman confronted Ghanaian officials over aid dependency during a heated meeting in Accra, defending controversial aid reductions amid growing diplomatic tensions.
Ex-President Donald Trump's administration proposes drastic cuts to key human trafficking prevention programmes, drawing fierce condemnation from charities and advocates across the UK and US.
Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.
ITV's gripping new drama 'Coldwater' has sent shockwaves through its audience, marking a triumphant and intense return to British screens for Andrew Lincoln, famed for his role in 'The Walking Dead'. Fans are flooding social media with praise for the 'utt
ITV slashes budgets, forcing Lorraine to broadcast from Manchester while Loose Women faces studio sharing. Inside the dramatic cost-cutting measures reshaping daytime TV.
Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.
Households across Middle England are bracing for council tax increases of up to £250 as cash-strapped local authorities seek to plug funding gaps. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why.
ITV's Coldwater finale was plunged into chaos by a major technical fault, cutting the show short and leaving a nation of viewers outraged and demanding answers.
Exclusive: ITV has sparked internal fury after closing the flagship Good Morning Britain staff canteen in drastic budget cuts. Presenters and crew are now forced to bring packed lunches as the broadcaster slashes costs.
The Loose Women panel, including Coleen Nolan and Denise Welch, are set to boycott the National Television Awards after their loss to 'This Morning' and amidst fears of impending budget cuts to the ITV daytime show.
Australia's budget surplus hits a staggering $44bn, nearly double previous forecasts, igniting fierce political debate over tax cuts and cost-of-living relief ahead of the next election.
A major low-cost carrier has abruptly slashed its winter flight schedule, removing services from London Stansted to a dozen popular European destinations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and demanding answers.
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
Exclusive: Leading economist Julian Jessop issues a stark warning that the Chancellor's planned tax cuts could destabilise the UK economy, creating a £30bn fiscal black hole and forcing the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Joanne Froggatt stars in 'Breathtaking,' ITV's powerful new medical drama based on a real doctor's memoir, revealing the brutal truths and heart-wrenching decisions faced by NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis. Coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX.
Exclusive: The former head of NASA expresses profound dismay over potential deep cuts to the Artemis Moon programme and Mars exploration, warning of a devastating blow to American space leadership and a potential 'brain drain' to the private sector.
ITV's gripping new drama 'The Teacher' pushes Sheridan Smith to her emotional limits, with a co-star detailing the intense moment a murder scene left the acclaimed actress 'a shaking mess' on set.
Pennsylvania Democrats, led by Rep. Nick Pisciottano, marched 110 miles to the state capitol in a high-stakes protest against crippling public transport cuts, demanding urgent action to avert a fiscal cliff.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a scathing critique of Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, accusing the Conservatives of offering 'panicked, unfunded' tax cuts that risk the nation's finances.
Exclusive: Marvel Studios dramatically reduced the budget for Chloé Zhao's 'Eternals' following her Oscar victory for 'Nomadland', internal documents reveal. The cost-cutting measures raise questions about creative control in blockbuster filmmaking.
Popular TV presenter Stacey Solomon has reportedly left ITV's Loose Women panel as part of major cost-cutting measures at the channel, sparking concern among fans.
ITV's explosive new drama 'Fought The Law' lands this month. Get the release date, full cast list, and the incredible true story of the 1995 Liverpool dockers' strike that inspired it.
Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.
Westminster Council permanently closes Marshall Street Leisure Centre's iconic swimming pool, citing crippling energy costs and budget pressures. Locals lament loss of vital community asset.
Police Scotland faces a growing rodent infestation crisis, diverting half a million pounds from its strained budget to emergency pest control services in stations and fleet vehicles.
Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.
Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal slashes critical funding for Montana's iconic Glacier National Park, threatening conservation efforts and sparking fierce bipartisan backlash.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump and allies are preparing radical plans to gut the US State Department's budget and staffing, aiming to drastically curtail foreign aid and reshape American diplomacy.