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Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole

Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.

Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking

Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.

US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis

In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening

FCA's £4bn Car Finance Scheme 'Robbing Victims'

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for the car finance mis-selling scandal faces massive backlash for potentially short-changing victims out of billions.

Money Silence Crisis: Costing Brits Thousands

New research reveals Britain's dangerous silence around money matters is creating financial distress, relationship breakdowns, and mental health crises across the nation.

Britain among world's least nature-connected nations

Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.

Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall

Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.

Reeves Confronts £50bn Fiscal Black Hole

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.

Court Revives Challenge to Trump-Era CFPB Director

A federal appeals court has revived a legal challenge questioning the legitimacy of a Trump-era director's appointment to America's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating fresh uncertainty for the agency.

HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit

HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.

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.

Trump targets Canada in bizarre trade video rant

Donald Trump has launched a startling verbal assault on Canada in a new campaign video, making wild claims about trade deficits and threatening economic consequences if re-elected.

UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%

Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.

FCA Under Fire Over Soaring Consumer Complaints

The Financial Conduct Authority faces mounting criticism as consumer complaints against financial firms skyrocket, revealing serious gaps in investor protection and regulatory oversight.

Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure

Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.

Stuart Gulliver: HSBC Banking Titan Dies

Explore the remarkable life and career of Stuart Gulliver, the former HSBC CEO who navigated the banking giant through global crises and regulatory challenges, leaving an indelible mark on international finance.

UK borrowing hits record September high of £15.9bn

New figures reveal UK government borrowing hit £15.9 billion in September 2025 - the highest for that month since records began. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as debt costs spiral and economic challenges deepen.

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