New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal issues a stark economic warning against following Britain's high-tax model as he faces a critical no-confidence vote. Analysis of Europe's deepening financial crisis.
The UK government issues a stark ultimatum: countries obstructing the Rwanda deportation scheme could face a complete visa suspension, escalating a major diplomatic standoff.
US Treasury Secretary warns Trump's proposed 10% blanket tariff could trigger global trade war, spike inflation, and jeopardise economic stability, as markets react with apprehension.
Donald Trump's radical new drug war strategy threatens to turn a metaphorical failure into a devastating reality, risking global stability and human rights.
BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty have sparked viewer fury after a tense and 'patronising' interview with Treasury Minister Gareth Davies, with critics accusing them of unprofessional conduct and bias.
UK politics erupts as Conservatives float dramatic 20% flat income tax, triggering explosive Commons showdown with Starmer's Labour over economic vision.
Exclusive analysis of Donald Trump's aggressive policy agenda for a potential second term, featuring economic protectionism and hardline immigration enforcement, sparking intense debate.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines her comprehensive strategy for wealth creation, challenging Treasury orthodoxy and promising a new economic approach for growth-starved Britain.
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.
A radical policy proposal from a influential conservative think tank aims to reverse declining birth rates by overhauling family and social policy, raising alarms among critics.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes launches scathing attack on UK Treasury, claiming it deliberately blocked foreign investment in Scottish economy during key European forum.
Exclusive: Treasury officials are furious after Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared to reveal key Budget details on a junior doctors' pay deal and a major NHS funding injection days before the official announcement.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched a blistering assault on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during PMQs, branding his £2,000 tax rise claim 'a lie' and accusing him of 'resorting to desperate measures' ahead of the general election.
A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like
Exclusive: The US Treasury has handed over classified financial records to the House Oversight Committee, reigniting the investigation into the dealings between Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The files are part of a deepening probe i
A leading international airline has sparked debate by implementing a stringent new uniform and grooming code, banning popular hairstyles like messy buns and imposing strict rules on tattoos and makeup for its cabin crew.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges sweeping Treasury reforms to boost UK economic growth, promising the most significant changes in a generation if Labour wins power.
Leading women's and refugee charities issue a joint statement warning against conflating immigration with violence against women, calling for evidence-based policy and an end to inflammatory language that puts vulnerable groups at risk.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
A Westminster primary school faces backlash after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly banned from class and forced to sit alone for two days due to his fresh haircut, leaving him in tears.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appoints Darren Jones as Treasury Minister despite a series of early blunders, sparking concerns about media performance and economic competence.
Exclusive investigation reveals the Prime Minister's new business adviser, Andrew Griffith, paid no wealth taxes last year and has a complex corporate history with dissolved companies, raising questions about his No. 10 appointment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has named Sir Jon Cunliffe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, as his new chief economic adviser, signalling a focus on stability and expertise.
Exclusive: Neil Amin-Smith, the former Clean Bandit violinist and husband to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reveals why he left the global music sensation to pursue a career in sustainable finance and property development.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows no tax rises on 'working people' in her debut budget, as she confronts a £22bn black hole inherited from the Tories and faces pressure from retail giants like Asda.
A major economic think tank, IPPR, has launched a scathing report demanding a radical overhaul of the Bank of England's mandate. The proposed reforms aim to prioritise economic growth, green investment, and regional equality, challenging the Bank's curren
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.