Stealth taxes hit workers as pensioners gain, says CPS
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain £306. Read the full analysis of this 'fiscal drag'.
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Macabre dollhouses of death still train detectives today
Discover how Frances Glessner Lee's miniature crime scenes, crafted in 1945, continue to train investigators. Explore the legacy of the 'mother of forensic science'. Read the full story.
Miniature 'Dollhouses of Death' Train Detectives
Discover how Frances Glessner Lee's 'Nutshell Studies'—eerily detailed miniature crime scenes from 1945—are still used to train forensic investigators today. Uncover the story of the 'mother of forensic science'.
Labour's 'Stealth Tax' to Make Workers £505 Poorer by 2030
A new report reveals how fiscal drag under Labour's tax policy will erode workers' incomes by 2030, while pensioners and benefit claimants see gains. Discover the hidden impact.
Reeves' Tax Threshold Freeze 'Hammers' Workers, CPS Finds
A new analysis reveals Labour's frozen tax thresholds will make a typical worker £505 worse off by 2030-31, while pensioners gain. Discover the full impact of fiscal drag.
Labour set to miss 150-project infrastructure target
New analysis reveals Labour is on track to approve just 107 major infrastructure projects, missing its 150-target due to ministerial delays. Read the full report.
Bermuda Triangle Find Ignites Wild Conspiracy Theories
A massive geological discovery beneath Bermuda has reignited bizarre online theories about Atlantis, aliens, and secret portals. Experts explain the psychology behind the conspiracies.
OU student's failed essay ignites academic freedom row
A University of Oklahoma student failed a psychology essay citing biblical views on gender. Turning Point USA has taken up her case, alleging discrimination, while the instructor is on leave pending review.
5 Vital Health Studies You Need to Know
Crucial new research reveals how diet, flu, and MRI scans impact your risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, and diabetes. Discover the latest findings.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
AI-driven fraud threatens cancer research integrity
Oncologist reveals how AI-generated fake research papers are flooding medical literature, with cancer studies being most vulnerable. Learn how to identify credible sources.
32 US Students Win Prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
Meet the 32 American students, including military cadets and Paralympians, awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University. Discover their ambitious plans for housing, health, and sustainability.
Kim Kardashian fails bar exam, vows to keep trying
Kim Kardashian confirms she failed her recent bar exam but pledges to 'keep studying and learning' until she qualifies as a lawyer. Discover her determined response.
32 US Students Win 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
Meet the 32 American students, including cadets from military academies and scholars from Yale and Harvard, awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. Discover their inspiring stories.
IFS: Reeves faces worst economic inheritance since WWII
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
Haunted UK pub has grave beneath floorboards
Discover The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds, Britain's most haunted pub where patrons literally drink above the dead. This historic establishment holds a 400-year-old mystery beneath its floorboards.
IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec
Teacher banned over 'honour killings' lesson controversy
A UK teacher has been prohibited from the classroom following a controversial religious studies lesson about 'honour' killings that left students distressed and prompted safeguarding concerns.
Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics
An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.
UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work
Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies delivers stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, stating benefit cuts cannot be ruled out in upcoming budget despite political risks.
IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms
The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.
IFS warns Labour of severe economic constraints in government
Leading economic think tank warns Rachel Reeves faces 'iron chancellor' reality with limited fiscal flexibility, challenging Labour's spending ambitions ahead of potential government.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
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.
Starmer: Next government faces worst inheritance since WWII
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts 'darkest hour' for public services as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes dire economic reality awaiting next Prime Minister.
Anthropology Pioneer Adrian Mayer Dies at 101
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.
Reeves could raise £45bn in taxes without breaking pledges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise £45bn through strategic tax reforms while honouring manifesto commitments, according to new economic analysis examining revenue-raising options.
Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.
Food inflation soars, outstripping wage growth and budget help
New analysis reveals UK food inflation is rising twice as fast as overall prices, squeezing household budgets despite falling energy costs. The Spring Budget offers little immediate relief.
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