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The Rot in French Politics: Endemic Corruption Exposed

From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.

Brigitte Macron's tax records hacked in security breach

French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, has become the target of sophisticated hackers who illegally accessed her tax records and personal documents in a major security breach that's raising alarm bells across Europe.

Best French Press Coffee Makers UK Tested

Discover the best French press coffee makers that survived rigorous UK testing. From budget finds to luxury contenders, we reveal which cafetières deliver the perfect cuppa.

France mulls US-style tax raid on wealthy expats

As France grapples with mounting economic pressures, the government is reportedly exploring controversial American-style tax measures targeting wealthy citizens living abroad in a dramatic bid to stabilise the nation's finances.

Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s

Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.

French PM survives twin no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.

UK unemployment falls as wages outpace inflation

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's stunning economic recovery with unemployment hitting near-record lows and wages soaring above inflation, positioning the UK as a G7 growth leader.

Late-night pub hours failing communities, report warns

A sobering new analysis reveals that relaxed late-night licensing laws are creating more problems than prosperity, with local residents bearing the brunt of noise and disruption while promised economic benefits fail to materialise.

French PM suspends Macron pension reform in crisis move

In a stunning political reversal, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms as his government faces a critical no-confidence vote that threatens to topple the administration.

Macron faces political crisis after election setback

Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition suffers major setback in French parliamentary elections as left-wing alliance surges, forcing the President into difficult negotiations to form a government.

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