Analysis reveals a growing mismatch between UK's Cold War military reputation and current defence spending, as Germany and France increase budgets and debate national service. Read why experts warn of strategic risks.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has commissioned a major review into the diagnosis of mental health conditions, autism, and ADHD. The probe will examine if 'over-pathologising' is driving a surge in welfare claims. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders an expert review into mental health, autism, and ADHD diagnoses, aiming to understand the surge in welfare claims. Read the full story.
PM Keir Starmer declares a 'moral mission' to reform the UK's welfare system, targeting youth claims, despite a recent £16bn annual spending increase. Read the full analysis.
Residents in one of Britain's most deprived seaside towns react to Rachel Reeves' Budget that increases welfare spending by £16bn annually and scraps the two-child benefit cap.
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
Residents of Birmingham's infamous James Turner Street give their verdict on the Chancellor's plan to raise taxes for increased welfare spending. Is it fair for workers?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons two-child benefit cap in £16bn welfare surge funded by record taxes. OBR warns growth measures ineffective as PM prioritises party survival.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget alienates voters to appease Labour MPs, raising taxes for welfare spending. A furious public won't be bought off for long. Read the full analysis.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch delivers scathing critique of Labour's Budget, calling it a 'smorgasbord of misery' and demanding Chancellor Rachel Reeves resign. Read the explosive Commons exchange.
AO World CEO John Roberts urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut welfare, not raise business taxes. Read his stark warning ahead of the crucial Budget announcement.
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Social Security Scotland overpaid claimants £14.25 million last year while operating costs surged by 9.9%. Discover how benefit errors and rising bureaucracy are impacting Scottish taxpayers.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.
Explosive fallout as Rangers and Celtic clash over refereeing standards after dramatic League Cup semi-final, with VAR at the centre of the storm.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scottish Government ministers are avoiding harsh economic realities while presiding over growing budget black holes and failing public services.
Discover how St Mirren FC is redefining success in Scottish football with their gritty, determined approach that proves substance often trumps style in the beautiful game.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.
Scottish ministers face scrutiny after failing to spend nearly £1 billion of public money in a single year, raising questions about financial management during economic hardship.
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
A Scottish university faces mounting criticism after allowing a controversial organisation campaigning for convicted rapists' rights to deliver a campus lecture, raising serious questions about institutional judgment and victim welfare.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.