MPs expenses hike ignores Treasury warnings
MPs face public anger as plans to increase their expenses proceed despite Treasury concerns over spiralling costs. Critics call the proposed changes 'outrageous'.
MPs face public anger as plans to increase their expenses proceed despite Treasury concerns over spiralling costs. Critics call the proposed changes 'outrageous'.
Traditional French restaurants face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules are killing the long lunch. Discover the crisis reshaping France.
France's iconic restaurant scene faces a catastrophe, with 25 closures daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules threaten the nation's beloved dining culture. Read the full analysis.
The French government has naturalised George Clooney and his wife Amal, citing their contribution to France's standing. A minister hinted at 'special treatment'. Read the full story.
Exclusive report from the South Wales valleys where economic despair is fuelling a historic political shift. Labour faces a catastrophic defeat in May's Senedd elections as voters turn to Reform UK and Plaid Cymru. Read the full analysis.
The new French film A French Youth premieres at Cannes, exploring the controversial world of bullfighting through a young man's struggle for identity and paternal approval. Discover the cinematic debate.
A polling expert warns Labour faces heavy losses in May 2026 elections, potentially deciding Keir Starmer's future. Badenoch's position may be shored up by London gains.
President Macron announces a new French nuclear aircraft carrier, boosting defence spending. The vessel, set for 2038, will carry 30 jets and 2,000 sailors. Read the full strategic analysis.
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for mass mobilisation. Read her full strategy.
France announces the successful diplomatic release of French-Chilean national Camilo Castro after four months detained in Venezuela. Discover how French diplomacy achieved this result.
Democratic candidates notch significant wins in Virginia and beyond, though strategists warn against overconfidence as complex voter sentiments emerge.
Exclusive analysis reveals Democrats confronting challenging 2025 gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey as Republican momentum builds. Polling data signals potential power shifts in key battleground states.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation by Parliament's standards watchdog over undeclared campaign donations, raising questions about financial transparency in British politics.
Donald Trump makes strategic endorsements in crucial battleground states, backing Curtis Bashaw in New Jersey and Navy veteran John McGuire in Virginia as election season heats up.
Legendary GOP strategist Karl Rove reveals his crucial election forecasts for New York and Virginia contests, offering surprising insights into Republican prospects and Democratic strongholds.
Former Minister Liam Byrne faces political setback as Court of Appeal rejects bid to overturn parliamentary standards ruling, raising questions about MP conduct and accountability.
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
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.
In a political earthquake shaking Europe, Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) has won the Netherlands parliamentary election, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in Dutch politics and European relations.
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
Brigitte Macron secures legal victory as French court finds Candace Owens guilty of harassment for spreading false conspiracy theories about the French First Lady's past.
New York's elections board confronts a major lawsuit alleging unconstitutional gerrymandering in newly drawn voting districts, threatening to reshape the state's political landscape ahead of crucial elections.
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.
President Javier Milei's Libertarian party achieves decisive win in congressional elections, strengthening his radical economic reform agenda and shaking Argentina's political establishment.
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.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives unprecedented 24/7 police protection while serving prison sentence, raising questions about VIP treatment in justice system.
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy's legal troubles deepen as he's ordered to serve time in historic La Santé prison following corruption conviction. The former French leader's dramatic fall from grace continues.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Nigel Farage's Reform UK is making strategic gains in local councils, challenging traditional party strongholds and potentially reshaping Britain's political landscape ahead of the next general election.
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.