Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
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Reeves: Labour will grow economy, not cut welfare
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to boost Britain's economy through growth rather than welfare cuts, while securing union support for Labour's fiscal plans.
Charities warn Reeves: Don't cut public services
More than 120 charities and community organisations plead with Chancellor Rachel Reeves to protect essential services from spending cuts in upcoming budget decisions.
Motability scheme faces cuts in Labour budget
Rachel Reeves's debut budget targets Motability scheme supporting disabled drivers, sparking fears of reduced mobility and independence for thousands across the UK.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Grey's Anatomy faces budget cuts threatening Amelia Shepherd's future
Exclusive: Grey's Anatomy producers implement controversial cost-cutting measures, putting Amelia Shepherd's future at Seattle Grace in jeopardy as the show faces production challenges.
Cardiff Council crisis: Four Labour cabinet members resign
Wales's capital city council descends into chaos as four senior Labour councillors quit their cabinet roles, plunging the administration into uncertainty ahead of crucial budget decisions.
Ryanair slashes 24 routes in winter schedule cuts
Budget airline Ryanair announces sweeping cuts to winter routes across Europe, eliminating two dozen services in dramatic network restructuring that leaves thousands of seats empty.
UK Aid Cuts Threaten Millions with Preventable Deaths
Proposed cuts to Britain's Global Fund could reverse decades of progress against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, putting millions of lives at risk according to leading health organisations.
Reeves: No Room for Tax Cuts in Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms tax rises are inevitable in Labour's first budget as economic reality bites, with Brexit fallout and Tory legacy creating fiscal straitjacket.
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 delivers damning verdict on Hunt's Budget
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of Jeremy Hunt's Budget, warning of 'unprotected' public services and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the general election.
Trump axes 10,000 jobs, protects military pay in shutdown
Exclusive: Former President Trump directs controversial budget cuts while ensuring military salaries continue amid looming government shutdown crisis
NASA JPL axes 550 jobs in major workforce reduction
Exclusive: NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory announces devastating workforce reduction affecting 550 employees, sending shockwaves through California's space industry as budget uncertainty takes its toll.
Reeves faces tax rise or spending cut dilemma in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult decisions as IMF analysis reveals significant fiscal shortfall, with potential tax increases or spending cuts looming in Labour's inaugural budget.
Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets
Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.
Brits slash spending as inflation squeezes households
New Kantar research reveals how UK households are cutting back on essentials and switching to budget brands amid persistent inflation pressures.
California Governor Newsom freezes major state projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Under Review in Labour Budget
Exclusive: Cabinet minister signals potential end to controversial two-child benefit limit while Labour prepares massive tax hikes targeting Britain's wealthiest in autumn budget showdown.
Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.
Gayle King's CBS contract in jeopardy amid budget cuts
Exclusive: CBS News faces internal turmoil as veteran anchor Gayle King's lucrative $12 million contract faces potential termination amid sweeping budget reductions, creating industry shockwaves.
Tory Aid Cuts Slash Support for World's Poorest Nations
Exclusive investigation reveals how Conservative government aid reductions are devastating vulnerable communities across Africa while ministers face accusations of misleading Parliament.
Reeves: Treasury has 'no money' left for Labour government
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals Treasury discovered 'no money' left as Labour prepares emergency budget to stabilise UK economy and deliver growth plan.
Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up
Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.
Badenoch: Half of spending cuts to reduce deficit
Chancellor Kemi Badenoch announces radical new fiscal policy requiring 50% of spending reductions to directly tackle Britain's budget deficit, reshaping economic strategy.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Trump allies plan Social Security disability cuts
Former President Donald Trump's allies are preparing a radical overhaul of Social Security that could strip disability benefits from millions of Americans, sparking fears of widespread financial devastation.
Tories Unveil Radical Welfare Cuts Plan
The Conservative government announces sweeping welfare reforms that could significantly reduce benefits payments for millions, sparking immediate backlash from charities and opposition parties.
BBC defends World Service cuts for defence budget
BBC executives face scrutiny as they justify redirecting World Service funding to defence priorities, raising concerns about Britain's global voice and diplomatic influence.
Trump and Vought threaten government shutdown
Former President Donald Trump allies with ex-adviser Russ Vought in a dramatic push to force a US government shutdown unless Congress accepts sweeping spending cuts and policy changes.
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