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Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

Family Holidays on a Budget: 10 Genius Hacks

Discover expert-approved strategies for planning unforgettable family holidays without breaking the bank. From booking secrets to hidden gem destinations across Britain.

Paris on a Budget: Beautiful Experiences Under €100

Discover how savvy travellers are enjoying Paris's most beautiful experiences without breaking the bank. From secret gardens to affordable dining, our guide reveals how to experience Parisian magic for less than €100.

Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget

Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.

Reeves declares economic emergency in budget speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.

Badenoch Attacks Labour's Economic Plans

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack against Labour's economic plans, claiming they've forgotten their role in recent financial turmoil as political battle over budget intensifies.

Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Scottish NHS Faces £1.7bn Funding Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals devastating impact of UK government funding cuts on Scotland's NHS services, with frontline staff warning of 'unprecedented strain' on healthcare system.

Revealed: Lobbyists' secret role in Labour budget

Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.

Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases

SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.

SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt

Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.

Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86

The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.

Secret Mansion Tax Plans Revealed in Budget Leak

Exclusive: Treasury officials are secretly drafting plans for a radical mansion tax targeting multi-million pound properties in what could be the biggest property tax shake-up in decades.

Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off

Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.

Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback

Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr

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