Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern fiscal test as UK public sector borrowing hits £37.6bn for the first five months of the financial year, exceeding official forecasts and complicating Labour's spending ambitions.
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New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces immediate economic reality check as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes £18bn black hole in Labour's spending plans, forcing potential cuts to public services.
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Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.
Hollywood legend Robert Redford reflects on the 40-year legacy of the Sundance Institute, the powerhouse behind indie film classics that transformed the cinematic landscape and launched countless directorial careers.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a massive £9 billion fiscal shortfall as Treasury officials reveal grim tax receipt forecasts, forcing potential emergency tax hikes or spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.
The Eden Project unveils ambitious plans to transform a disused central London car park into a breathtaking ecological oasis, rivalling its iconic Cornwall biomes and creating a new green heart for the capital.
The NHS receives a powerful new weapon in the fight against obesity as medical regulators approve a higher 2.4mg dose of Wegovy, proven to help patients shed significantly more weight.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern test as UK bond yields surge, echoing France's recent market turmoil. Can Labour's economic plan withstand the pressure from global markets?
Exclusive first look at comedian Jon Richardson as Waterloo Road's new media studies teacher. Get all the details on the highly anticipated return date and new series plotlines.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first major fiscal event faces fierce criticism from former Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch, who warns of 'fantasy economics' and accuses Labour of planning to 'max out the country's credit card'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a landmark overhaul of pension tax relief, closing a £50bn fiscal black hole and redirecting savings towards a major national investment drive. This bold move signals a dramatic shift in UK economic policy.
A major billing error by Google led to the wrongful termination of The Institute of Cancer Research's corporate gym membership at PureGym Glasgow, barring vital staff from facilities.
British scientists develop a revolutionary blood test that detects motor neurone disease (MND) in under a minute, offering hope for faster diagnosis and accelerated drug trials.
A major theft at Limoges' Adrien Dubouché Institute sees rare 18th & 19th-century porcelain treasures stolen. Police investigate the sophisticated overnight raid.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
UK politics erupts as Conservatives float dramatic 20% flat income tax, triggering explosive Commons showdown with Starmer's Labour over economic vision.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.
The Guardian argues that the UK is paralysed by a mythical fear of 'bond vigilantes', preventing vital investment in public services and infrastructure. It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a political storm as she appears to abandon key fiscal rules in response to volatile bond markets, sparking accusations of short-termism and a betrayal of Labour's core principles.
The University at Buffalo launches a groundbreaking academic course dedicated to the life and legacy of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla, examining her cultural impact and enduring influence.