Mum of 20 reveals reality of raising huge family
Desiree Hart-Spegal shares the extreme logistics of parenting 20 children, from £8,000 Christmas budgets to three-hour breakfasts. Discover the highs and lows of their family-of-22.
Desiree Hart-Spegal shares the extreme logistics of parenting 20 children, from £8,000 Christmas budgets to three-hour breakfasts. Discover the highs and lows of their family-of-22.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives 'little Christmas cheer' as November borrowing hits £11.7bn, overshooting forecasts. Public debt nears £3 trillion. Read the full analysis.
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year low for November but exceeded expectations, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Read the full analysis.
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year November low of £11.7bn but exceeded forecasts, partly due to the government's reversal on winter fuel payments. Discover the full impact on the nation's finances.
UK public sector borrowing fell to a four-year November low of £11.7bn but overshot forecasts due to winter fuel payment reversal. Explore the fiscal details.
Official figures show UK tax revenues jumped 7.3% last month, but annual borrowing remains at a record high outside the Covid pandemic. Discover the full analysis of the public finances.
A new UK survey reveals gaming is now a top activity for family nights in, with 86% of parents identifying as gamers. Discover how shared play strengthens relationships.
UK bond markets experienced extreme volatility in the run-up to the Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' signals on income tax sent borrowing costs soaring and plunging. Discover the key dates and market reactions.
Experts warn an AI stock market crash could force £26bn extra borrowing, jeopardising the Chancellor's fiscal plans. Discover how Wall Street volatility threatens UK households.
Expert advice on joint accounts, mortgages and tax perks for UK couples. Learn how to manage finances together and build a secure financial future. Start talking money today!
New data reveals the UK economy has stalled, borrowing is worse than expected, and retail sales have fallen. Discover the challenges facing the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget.
London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hits back at critics, addressing 'unforced errors', a £20bn fiscal black hole, and an emotional PMQs moment. Get the full story on the upcoming Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns the UK cannot 'muddle through' and must take a new economic path ahead of her crucial November Budget. Discover the challenges she faces.
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, surpassing official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts worse-than-expected public borrowing and falling retail sales, fuelling predictions of imminent tax hikes in the upcoming Budget. Discover the full analysis.
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, overshooting forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses critics and admits to 'unforced errors' as she prepares a Budget to tackle a £20bn fiscal black hole. Read the full interview.
UK public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn in October, higher than forecast, putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Budget. Discover the implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a £17.4bn public borrowing headache as she finalises next week's Budget. Will she raise taxes or cut spending? Discover the fiscal dilemma.
Public sector borrowing reached £17.4bn last month, exceeding official forecasts and putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week's crucial Budget announcement.
UK public finances show higher-than-expected borrowing of £17.4bn in October, creating a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget statement. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, causing government borrowing costs to spike. Discover the political fallout and alternative tax measures now being considered.
UK government borrowing costs jump as Rachel Reeves reportedly scraps income tax hike plans, breaking Labour manifesto pledge. Gilt yields surge in market sell-off ahead of November 26 Budget.
New research reveals millions of UK adults are borrowing from friends and family to cover essential costs. Share your experience with informal lending arrangements.
Speculation that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans for an income tax rise sparks a sell-off in UK government bonds, pushing borrowing costs higher. Discover the market reaction and political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' decision to scrap income tax rise plans causes pound to fall and borrowing costs to surge. Discover the market fallout and political implications.
The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 4%, but experts see encouraging signs beyond the headline figure. Discover why this decision might signal economic resilience rather than stagnation.
Sue and Noel Radford, Britain's largest family, reveal their eye-watering weekly shopping bill and how they manage their extraordinary household budget in Channel 5's hit documentary series.
A Palestinian family separated for nearly two decades has been granted permission to reunite in Britain following a groundbreaking court decision that highlights the human impact of UK immigration policies.