UK Christmas Snow Forecast as Temperatures Tumble
The Met Office long-range forecast warns of snow, frost, and fog for the festive period, with temperatures feeling as low as -6C. Find out the latest odds for a White Christmas.
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UK braces for 75mph storm and snow this Friday
Britain faces a severe storm with 75mph winds and snow this Friday. Metdesk maps turn red as -7C wind chill and flooding risks hit. Full forecast details inside.
Russell's maths quote exposes fiscal headroom 'guesswork'
A professor invokes Bertrand Russell to critique the uncertain maths behind UK fiscal forecasts. Plus, readers debate benefits, crosswords, and place names in our letters section. Share your view.
OECD: UK Growth to Slow as Tax Hikes Bite
The OECD forecasts UK growth will slow to 1.2% next year, warning of 'substantial' risks from fiscal tightening. Inflation is set to remain high among G7 nations. Read the full analysis.
OECD: UK Growth Slows to 1.2% on Fiscal Tightening
The OECD forecasts UK growth will slow to 1.2% in 2026 due to tax hikes and spending cuts, with inflation remaining high. Read the full economic outlook.
OECD: Labour's Migration Policies Slow UK Economic Growth
The OECD warns UK growth is sluggish due to falling migration and productivity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as forecasts show high inflation and rising unemployment. Read the full analysis.
UK Braces for -7C Feels-Like Temperatures This Week
The UK faces a dramatic temperature drop, with wind chill making it feel as cold as -7C by Friday. The Met Office warns of hail, thunder, and potential snow. Read the full forecast.
Reeves Denies Lying as OBR Timeline Shows Budget Forecast Shifts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves denies misleading the public over the budget as a timeline reveals the OBR's economic forecasts improved before tax rises were announced. Explore the full story.
OBR labels budget leak as its 'worst failure' ever
The Office for Budget Responsibility admits a major security breach leaked key budget details before the Chancellor's speech. Discover the full investigation findings and political fallout.
OBR demands 'complete change' after Budget leak
The UK's budget watchdog calls for a total overhaul of its sensitive publication process after a technical error released forecasts early. Read the full report and recommended changes.
US Braces for Record Cold as Polar Vortex Descends
A polar vortex breakdown is set to plunge the US into record-breaking cold, with winter warnings in 30 states. Heavy snow and ice threaten travel chaos. Read the full forecast.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG predicts UK GDP growth will cool to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys signal further weakness in services and manufacturing. Read the full economic outlook.
Reeves Under Fire as OBR Reveals Budget Surplus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to resign after the OBR revealed it told her about a £4.2bn surplus weeks before she claimed a £30bn black hole. Read the full investigation.
UK Snow Bomb: 10cm to Hit Cities in December
Advanced weather maps predict a 'snow bomb' will hit the UK, with two storms bringing up to 10cm of snow to major towns and cities from December 4. Brace for disruption.
OBR Chief Prepared to Resign Over Budget Leak
OBR chair Richard Hughes offers to resign after a technical error led to the premature leak of Rachel Reeves' Budget. An investigation is underway to prevent future breaches.
Starmer defends tax-raising Budget amid manifesto row
Keir Starmer defends the tax-raising Budget as essential for public services and fighting child poverty, while experts warn it fails to boost growth. Read the full analysis.
Reeves defends budget as workers face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget, admitting working people will pay more tax but vowing to grow the economy. Get the latest on tax thresholds and economic forecasts.
Reeves' 2025 Budget: More Taxes, Less Growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget raises multiple taxes while failing to boost economic growth, leaving Labour vulnerable to public discontent. Analysis of the political fallout.
OBR: UK finances remain vulnerable despite budget
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's tax-raising budget leaves UK public finances exposed to future shocks, despite doubling the fiscal buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Reeves' Budget Lifts Children From Poverty
Rachel Reeves' budget delivers real gains for families but faces OBR warnings over future cuts. Discover the full analysis of Labour's fiscal strategy and its implications.
Tax hits 1.7 million as Reeves raises rates to record high
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises hitting 1.7 million Britons. Freeze on thresholds drags workers into higher tax bands as growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves Budget: Tax Rises and Child Poverty Measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils tax increases including mansion tax and pension reforms while scrapping two-child benefit cap to lift 450,000 children from poverty. Full analysis.
Reeves hikes taxes to all-time high in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £26bn tax rises, hitting 1.7m with higher income tax. OBR forecasts downgraded and apologises for early document release.
UK Forecast: Higher Inflation and Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and unemployment, with the tax burden set to hit a record high. Discover the full economic outlook for Britain.
OBR Forecast: UK Inflation Up, Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and a record tax burden. Economic growth is set to weaken. Discover the full impact on household finances.
Budget leak reveals £26bn tax rise and growth downgrade
OBR's premature release details Rachel Reeves' Budget, forecasting slower economic growth and £26bn in tax rises by 2030 through frozen thresholds. Discover the full impact.
Budget Leak: £26bn Tax Rise and Growth Downgrade
OBR forecasts reveal UK tax increases rising to £26bn by 2030 and significant economic growth downgrades following early Budget release. Discover the full impact.
Budget 2025: Tax Freezes Extended, Growth Forecast Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget with tax threshold freezes until 2030, scrapping two-child benefit cap and revised growth forecasts. Key measures analysed.
Met Office Christmas 2025 forecast rules out snow
The Met Office predicts a mild, wet Christmas for the UK in 2025, contrasting sharply with bookmakers' slashed odds for snow. Get the latest festive forecast details here.
Nature's Signs Point to a Hard Winter Ahead
Ancient folklore suggests animal behaviour predicts a harsh UK winter. Discover the truth behind fat squirrels, spider invasions, and caterpillar myths. Read the facts now.
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