Badenoch pledges to scrap 2030 petrol car ban after Brands Hatch visit
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch calls for an end to the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, promising to save taxpayers billions and protect the UK car industry.
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Greek Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesting Farmers
Greek riot police used tear gas against farmers attempting to blockade Thessaloniki airport over delayed EU subsidies. Protests escalate with nationwide roadblocks. Read the latest.
GOP Deadlock Over Obamacare Subsidies Risks Premium Hikes
With just 30 days until subsidies expire, Republican infighting stalls a fix for millions facing doubled health insurance premiums. Can a deal be reached in time?
UK bills to fund £2bn annual EDF nuclear subsidies
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear stations. Discover how CfD agreements impact your bills and UK energy security.
£150 energy bill cut announced in Budget
Households to save £150 on energy bills after Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves renewables subsidies to general taxation and scraps the ECO scheme. Find out how the changes will affect you.
Trump denies Obamacare subsidy push as premiums set to soar
Donald Trump refutes reports he backed a two-year ACA subsidy extension, labelling Obamacare a 'disaster'. With 24 million Americans facing doubled premiums, read the latest on the healthcare crisis.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8% amid energy cost surge
Australia's inflation rate climbs to 3.8% in October, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider additional energy bill subsidies in December's midyear budget.
Inflation climbs to 3.8%, energy subsidies considered
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending energy bill relief. Discover the latest economic data and government response.
Trump's Obamacare subsidy plan hits major roadblock
The White House cancels a key healthcare announcement after Republican opposition, risking premium hikes for millions. Discover the political stalemate's impact.
Reform Pledges to Stop Drax Tree-Burning Subsidies
Reform UK promises to revoke Drax's green subsidies and end tree-burning at Britain's largest CO2 emitter. Richard Tice exposes the £8 billion scandal destroying virgin forests.
Trump's approval rating slumps 10 points in two months
Exclusive polling reveals Donald Trump's approval rating has hit a new low, dropping 10 points in two months. Voters cite his economic and immigration policies as key reasons for the decline. Discover the full analysis.
£1.5bn EV subsidies extended to 2030 in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £1.5bn electric vehicle package extending grants until 2030, while launching controversial pay-per-mile tax consultation.
Drax burns 250-year-old Canadian trees for energy
Controversy erupts as Drax power plant continues burning ancient Canadian trees while receiving billions in UK green subsidies. Experts question environmental credentials.
Why UK flights are cheaper than train travel
New research reveals flying domestically in Britain often costs less than train travel, despite higher environmental impact. Discover the surprising reasons behind this pricing paradox.
Schumer faces rebellion after government shutdown failure
Chuck Schumer faces growing calls to resign as Democratic leader after disastrous government shutdown strategy. Discover how imaginary advisors and political miscalculations led to crisis.
Heat Pump Subsidy Cuts Threaten UK Energy Bills
Scrapping green subsidies could cost households billions and delay Britain's transition to affordable energy. Experts warn this short-term thinking will backfire.
Heat pump subsidies cut for thousands in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict heat pump subsidies to lower-income households only, aiming to reduce energy bills by £170 annually. Find out how the budget affects you.
Babiš refuses to sell Agrofert amid conflict of interest row
Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš insists he will never sell his Agrofert conglomerate but promises to resolve conflict of interest concerns before taking office as prime minister.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
DUP MP's farm payments spark Stormont scrutiny
Democratic Unionist Party MP Gavin Robinson faces questions after receiving agricultural subsidies while serving as an MP, highlighting tensions between Westminster roles and Stormont interests.
Australia's corporate bailout crisis demands new strategy
As Australia pours billions into failing mining and steel operations, experts warn the nation lacks a coherent industrial strategy. Discover why short-term fixes are undermining long-term prosperity.
US rural airline subsidies failing communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
UK Electric Car Sales Hit Record High With Subsidy Boost
Britain's electric car market hits unprecedented growth in September 2025, with taxpayer subsidies driving a 40% surge in zero-emission vehicle registrations amid ongoing charging infrastructure challenges.
Toronto's £58K/day migrant hotel bill sparks fury
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces mounting criticism as taxpayers fund hotel accommodation for thousands of migrants while local residents struggle with housing crisis. Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering costs.
UK spends billions on fossil fuel subsidies despite climate vows
A damning new study exposes how the UK government is spending billions in taxpayer money to subsidise fossil fuels, undermining its own net-zero commitments and global climate leadership.
Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.
UK to close asylum hotels early, saving £1bn
The Home Office has announced a major acceleration of its plan to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers, with new figures revealing a potential £1 billion saving for taxpayers.
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