The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
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IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
£23bn welfare cuts: New rules for benefits and Motability
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch reveals sweeping reforms to Britain's welfare system, including stricter eligibility criteria and UK-only benefits in major cost-cutting drive.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Tory Conference Explodes Over Welfare and Immigration Clash
The Conservative Party conference descends into chaos as deep welfare cuts collide with controversial immigration policies, exposing major rifts within the party while Labour positions itself as the government-in-waiting.
Tory welfare shakeup: Disability benefits overhaul revealed
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveils controversial reforms targeting disability benefits and housing support at Conservative conference, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
Australia's remote work-for-dole scheme faces Indigenous exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's controversial remote employment program risks collapse as Indigenous participants abandon scheme in droves, raising urgent questions about welfare policy effectiveness.
DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.
DWP Faces Backlash Over £12bn Welfare Cuts Plan
Labour's Pat McFadden condemns DWP's planned £12 billion welfare cuts, warning they will severely impact disabled individuals and low-income families reliant on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments.
BHA Launches Urgent Inquiry Into Trainer Over Horse Welfare
The British Horseracing Authority has opened a formal investigation into trainer Kitts Hillsin Barnes following grave concerns over the condition of horses at his yard, with one animal tragically euthanised.
Centrelink welfare payments to increase slightly from September
Over 4.7 million Australians receiving Centrelink support, including Age Pension and JobSeeker, will see a modest rise in their payments from 20 September 2025, following the latest CPI indexation.
Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Millions of Brits Too Scared to Enjoy Outdoors Due to Costs
Shocking new research shows the UK's cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to cancel summer plans, with millions too worried about finances to enjoy simple outdoor pleasures.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Badenoch Denies UK in Secret IMF Bailout Talks
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has categorically denied that the UK is in talks with the IMF for a financial bailout, calling the speculation 'ridiculous' amidst growing concerns over the nation's debt and welfare spending.
BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs
The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
Australian Household Spending Surge Defies Economic Gloom
New data reveals Australian households are spending more than expected, providing a crucial boost to the nation's economy and helping to counter weak growth in other sectors.
Melbourne Cup Defending Champion Withdrawn in Welfare Shock
The 2025 Melbourne Cup faces a major upheaval as defending champion Ethical Diamond is withdrawn from the 'race that stops a nation', sparking a fierce debate on horse welfare and the future of global racing.
4M on benefits without work requirements sparks debate
Andrew Griffith questions the fairness of taxpayers subsidising millions on benefits without job-seeking requirements. Is the system broken?
Labour’s austerity gamble could decide next election
As Labour grapples with tough fiscal decisions, experts warn that austerity measures could alienate voters ahead of the next general election. Is history repeating itself?
FIFA accused of blackmail over Club World Cup expansion
FIFPro, the global football players' union, has accused FIFA of 'blackmail' over its expanded Club World Cup plans, sparking a heated dispute over player welfare.
7 Reasons DWP Could Stop Your Benefits
Discover the seven key reasons why the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might halt your benefits and how to avoid losing crucial financial support.
Woman hoarded 35 cats in filthy conditions—banned for life
A woman who hoarded 35 cats in squalid conditions claimed she was 'helping' them, sparking outrage after authorities discovered the appalling state of her home.
Dad moves kids 200 miles to escape toxic school
A desperate father relocates his children 200 miles away from their home to protect them from a 'toxic' school environment, sparking debate over parental rights and school accountability.
Christian foster mum banned from trans child hormone therapy
A devout Christian foster carer has been barred by a court from permitting a transgender child in her care to undergo hormone therapy, sparking a heated debate on parental rights and child welfare.
Social Security reverses benefit check policy
The UK government has reversed a contentious policy affecting benefit checks, offering relief to thousands of claimants amid growing backlash.
US child tax credit success prompts UK policy review
American families in Fairfax County benefit from expanded child tax credits as experts debate potential UK adoption of similar poverty-reduction measures.
Alabama boy dies in hot car tragedy
A heartbreaking incident in Alabama has left a young boy dead after being left in a scorching hot car, sparking outrage and raising questions about child welfare services.
FIFPRO warns of "extreme" player workload in 2025 Club World Cup
Global players' union FIFPRO warns FIFA that the expanded Club World Cup in 2025 could push footballers beyond physical limits, risking injuries and shortened careers.
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