Police Force Rescued from Bankruptcy by Home Office
South Yorkshire Police becomes the first UK force to issue a bankruptcy warning after a £65m accounting error. The Home Office steps in with a £17m bailout. Read the full investigation.
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Lebanon Moves to Return Depositors' Frozen Funds
Lebanon's Cabinet has approved a draft law to return billions in deposits lost during the 2019 financial meltdown. Discover the recovery plan's details and challenges ahead.
Pakistani consortium buys 75% stake in PIA
A Pakistani consortium has acquired a 75% stake in the national carrier PIA for 135bn rupees, marking a key privatisation demanded by the IMF. Read the full details.
Economists Call for Sri Lanka Debt Payment Halt
Over 120 leading economists, including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz, demand immediate suspension of Sri Lanka's debt repayments following catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah. Read their urgent plea for a new restructuring plan.
Ineos Gets £50m Bailout After £70m State Aid
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos receives a £50m government bailout for its Grangemouth plant, adding to up to £70m in state aid over four years. Explore the debate over UK industrial support and carbon taxes.
Milei's Argentina Issues Dollar Bond After 8-Year Hiatus
Argentina returns to international debt markets with a new dollar bond, aiming to manage $4.2bn January debt without draining reserves. Analysis of Milei's economic strategy inside.
AI Bubble Burst: UK Taxpayers Face Bailout Risk
As AI becomes essential to UK public services, taxpayers risk repeating the 2008 bank bailout with a potential £2 trillion AI collapse. Discover the looming financial threat.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Australian Aluminium Smelter Seeks Taxpayer Bailout
Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria, is negotiating a massive government rescue package, joining a growing list of corporate bailouts that critics call 'the year of the taxpayer handout'.
IMF warns private credit boom threatens financial stability
The International Monetary Fund warns that explosive growth in private credit markets poses significant risks to global financial stability, calling for urgent regulatory oversight.
IMF Chief: Non-Bank Lending Risks Keep Me Awake
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reveals her biggest economic fear - the explosive growth of non-bank lending that could trigger the next global financial crisis.
British Steel takeover costs surge, taxpayer bill soars
The government bailout of British Steel faces massive cost overruns as Jingye Group demands additional taxpayer funding, putting thousands of UK manufacturing jobs at risk.
Rugby Championship expands with South Africa, Argentina from 2026
The Rugby Championship is undergoing its biggest transformation since 2012, with South Africa and Argentina confirmed to join Australia in an expanded southern hemisphere tournament from 2026, reshaping international rugby's competitive landscape.
UK economy stalls with zero GDP growth in August
Britain's economic recovery hit a roadblock in August with zero GDP growth, casting shadows on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming budget amid IMF growth downgrade warnings.
IMF Downgrades US Economy as Australian Tourists Avoid America
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
Global Debt to Hit 100% of GDP by 2029 - IMF
The International Monetary Fund issues stark warning as global government debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP within five years, with the UK facing particularly challenging economic headwinds.
Reeves faces tax rise or spending cut dilemma in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult decisions as IMF analysis reveals significant fiscal shortfall, with potential tax increases or spending cuts looming in Labour's inaugural budget.
IMF backs Rachel Reeves as UK becomes 'beacon of stability'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives major IMF endorsement for her economic strategy, with Britain praised as a model of stability amid global uncertainty. Discover how tax reforms and fiscal discipline are driving UK growth.
Trump team asked State Dept to arrange Milei meetings
Exclusive documents reveal Donald Trump's administration asked the State Department to arrange meetings for Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei during his US visit, raising ethical concerns about foreign political interference.
Trump's Argentina Aid Pledge to Milei Sparks Outcry
Former US President Donald Trump faces intense scrutiny after pledging billions in American aid to Argentina during Javier Milei's Washington visit, raising questions about foreign policy precedent and fiscal responsibility.
IMF warns of 'turbulent decade' for global economy
The International Monetary Fund warns of sustained economic turbulence with downgraded growth forecasts and rising geopolitical tensions threatening global stability.
Trump threatens to cut US aid over Argentina election
Former US President Donald Trump has warned he would cut American financial assistance to Argentina if Javier Milei loses the upcoming presidential election, in a dramatic intervention into foreign politics.
IMF Warning: UK Economy Overheating for Profits, Not Pay
The International Monetary Fund delivers a stark warning about Britain's overheating economy, where corporate profits soar while wages stagnate, creating dangerous economic imbalances.
IMF Slashes UK Growth Forecast in Blow to Starmer
The International Monetary Fund's stark growth downgrade exposes the economic challenges awaiting Labour's new government, with inflation concerns and fiscal constraints threatening Keir Starmer's ambitions.
Trump hosts Argentina's Milei in strategic White House meeting
Former US President Donald Trump welcomes Argentina's controversial President Javier Milei to Washington DC in a meeting that signals shifting global political alliances and economic strategies.
IMF: UK Faces Highest G7 Inflation Amid Tax Hike Fears
The International Monetary Fund issues stark warning as UK inflation outpaces all G7 nations, creating major headache for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of autumn budget.
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast as Trump Tariffs Bite
The International Monetary Fund warns of significant economic damage from new US trade policies, with UK growth projections downgraded amid global uncertainty.
US-China Rare Earths Showdown in Beijing Talks
In a critical diplomatic mission, US Treasury Secretary meets Chinese officials amid escalating tensions over rare earth minerals, port fees, and IMF concerns about global trade fragmentation.
IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.
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