Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
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.
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Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical economic overhaul
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces dramatic economic policy featuring £40bn tax cuts, public spending freeze, and immigration reduction targets ahead of potential power-sharing talks.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
SNP ministers accused of fantasy politics amid fiscal crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals Scottish Government ministers are avoiding harsh economic realities while presiding over growing budget black holes and failing public services.
Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
SNP left £1bn unspent amid cost of living crisis
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.
Chancellor's Budget Wishlist: Key Demands Revealed
As the Chancellor prepares his crucial Autumn Budget, industry leaders and economists reveal their urgent priorities for tackling Britain's economic challenges and driving growth.
Reeves faces £30bn budget black hole shock
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts staggering £30bn fiscal shortfall in first major Treasury briefing, forcing tough decisions on public spending and economic strategy.
Shocking Report Reveals Decades of Government Incompetence
A damning investigation uncovers twenty years of systemic failure in Westminster, exposing a culture of delinquency and financial recklessness that has cost taxpayers billions.
Britain's stealth tax crisis demands urgent reform
As income tax thresholds remain frozen, millions face stealth tax rises while public services crumble. Explore why experts argue the current system is unsustainable and what fair alternatives could revitalise Britain's social infrastructure.
Labour donors got £138m in contracts - study
Exclusive analysis reveals companies that donated to the Labour Party have been awarded government contracts worth £138 million since the election, raising concerns about transparency in Westminster.
Government facing major financial risks, warns watchdog
The National Audit Office head Gareth Davies reveals serious concerns about government financial management and accountability in exclusive interview with David Lammy.
Starmer declares war on government waste
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves launch sweeping reforms to slash government waste and redirect billions to frontline services in bold efficiency drive.
Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire
An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.
Quango spends £5m on pest advisors recommending arm-waving
Exclusive investigation reveals how a government quango spent millions on questionable pest advisors while promoting unconventional seagull deterrent methods involving giant googly eyes and arm-flapping.
Charities warn Reeves: Don't cut public services
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Reeves' First Budget: Labour's Economic Tightrope
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her debut budget amid warnings of tough choices, potential tax rises, and questions about Labour's economic credibility.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
Reeves: Wealthy must pay fair tax share
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major tax policy shift, targeting Britain's highest earners with new 'broadest shoulders' principle to fund public services.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
IFS delivers damning verdict on Hunt's Budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of Jeremy Hunt's Budget, warning of 'unprotected' public services and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the general election.
Mayor's £850k statue splurge sparks pay rise fury
A council leader faces public outrage after spending nearly £1 million of taxpayer money on two Italian statues while simultaneously requesting a substantial salary increase, raising serious questions about fiscal responsibility.
Council spends £1.6M on asylum seeker bus travel
A struggling Yorkshire council faces backlash after revealing it spends millions annually on free bus travel for asylum seekers while cutting essential local services and raising council tax.
£57m 'Bridge to Nowhere' faces demolition after govt U-turn
The controversial Inverkip footbridge, dubbed Scotland's most expensive 'bridge to nowhere', is set for demolition after ministers admitted the project was a costly mistake that failed to deliver promised benefits.
Digital ID: Costly 'White Elephant' Warning
Exclusive investigation reveals the UK's proposed digital identity system faces massive cost overruns and serious privacy concerns, with experts warning it could become another taxpayer-funded disaster.
Council ridiculed for costly wheelie bin colour changes
A local authority faces ridicule after spending thousands on new coloured bin lids instead of using cheap stickers, in what critics call a 'ludicrous waste of public money' during a cost-of-living crisis.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
BBC sends 11 staff to cover World Conker Championships
The BBC has deployed an 11-person crew to broadcast the World Conker Championships live from Northamptonshire, sparking debate about licence fee spending on niche sporting events.
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