Great Britain's retail sector enjoyed a significant boost in September as unseasonably warm weather drove consumers to purchase summer clothing, with sales volumes rising 1.2% according to the Office for National Statistics.
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces immediate economic reality check as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes £18bn black hole in Labour's spending plans, forcing potential cuts to public services.
Outrage in Canada as Premier Doug Ford's government is exposed for spending nearly half a million pounds of public funds on a self-proclaimed communist comedian to write speeches and jokes.
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 UK and US have signed a landmark £31 billion tech deal, focusing on AI development and procurement. Critics question the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and potential risks to public funds and data privacy.
France faces major disruption as public sector unions call a general strike on Thursday 13th February, protesting against austerity measures and demanding better pay and conditions.
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
Exclusive investigation uncovers the multi-million pound burden placed on US taxpayers for former President Trump's security detail at the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami, a cost that continues to spark controversy.
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.
Exclusive analysis reveals central government and NHS vacancies hit unprecedented levels despite Labour's promised employment crackdown, raising serious questions about the Chancellor's strategy.
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
A secondary school teacher has remained on full sick pay for 16 years without returning to the classroom, costing taxpayers over £1 million and igniting a fierce debate on public sector sick leave reform.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses former Tory ministers of leaving the economy in a dire state, with a £22bn black hole in the public finances. Exclusive insight into the pre-Budget spending review.
British MPs are in line for a significant £7,000 pay increase, lifting their salaries to over £91,000, as recommended by the independent watchdog IPSA. This inflation-linked rise comes amidst a backdrop of sluggish wage growth and widespread industrial di
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches blistering attack on Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing them of planning an 'unfunded spending spree' that would cripple public services. Analysis reveals their manifesto threatens Tory vote share in key marginals.
The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.
Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a political storm as she appears to abandon key fiscal rules in response to volatile bond markets, sparking accusations of short-termism and a betrayal of Labour's core principles.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to deliver a budget of 'iron discipline' with tough spending rules, as she accuses the Tories of leaving the economy in ruins. Get the full analysis.
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Spending watchdogs deliver a blistering condemnation of the Ministry of Defence's secretive and chaotic £7 billion Afghan airlift, exposed by the Daily Mail, which was approved without taxpayer knowledge or Parliamentary scrutiny.
Exclusive investigation reveals vast swathes of government departments stand empty as Labour vows to slash the £1bn annual bill for underused offices and get civil servants back to their desks.
Exclusive: A senior Scottish Government official is under fire for a £150,000 salary and a generous hybrid working arrangement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and 'fat-cat' culture within the SNP administration.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney sparks outrage as it's revealed public funds were used for an official stay at Donald Trump's luxury Turnberry resort, raising serious questions about government spending and propriety.
Exclusive: Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has terminated a staggering $122 million in taxpayer-funded grants earmarked for LGBT and diversity initiatives. The move comes after a damning internal audit revealed 'poor use of funds' and a failu