UK Lockdowns Avoidable, Covid Inquiry Concludes
A public inquiry reveals UK lockdowns were not inevitable. Could earlier action have prevented them? Read the full report and its stark findings.
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Northern councils secure funding boost in reform
Deprived towns across northern England and Midlands set for major funding increases as government redirects cash from affluent areas. Discover how this impacts your community.
Swinney warns Starmer and Reeves over austerity risks
Scottish First Minister John Swinney warns Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves that failing to end austerity in the Budget risks permanently damaging community cohesion across the UK.
Political Cartoon Targets UK Asylum Measures
Ben Jennings' powerful cartoon scrutinises Shabana Mahmood's controversial asylum policies. Discover the artist's sharp political commentary on UK immigration measures.
TUC demands OBR overhaul ahead of budget
The TUC warns Britain's budget watchdog is hardwired for austerity and strangling growth. Read why a major review is demanded before the autumn budget.
Queensland's Covid response lacked sense, expert says
A leading health advisor reveals Queensland's pandemic measures often lacked compassion and were driven by 'captains' calls'. Discover the inside story of the controversial lockdowns.
Reeves may lift two-child benefit cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential end to austerity-era two-child benefit cap, a move that could lift 630,000 children from poverty and ease Labour backbench discontent.
Romania protests: Thousands rally against austerity
Thousands protest in Bucharest demanding higher wages and tax cuts as the government enforces austerity to tackle the EU's high budget deficit. Read the full story.
US Voters Deliver Landslide Victory for Abortion Rights
American voters have sent a powerful message in crucial state elections, overwhelmingly backing abortion rights measures in what analysts call a defining moment for reproductive freedom.
Rachel Reeves' budget: Hidden tax rises and austerity loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' debut budget faces tough choices between tax increases and spending cuts as the UK confronts its worst economic inheritance since WWII.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
How Abortion Rights Could Decide the 2025 US Election
As the 2025 US presidential election approaches, abortion rights emerge as the defining issue that could determine control of state governments and the White House. Our analysis reveals which states are battlegrounds for reproductive freedom.
Metal detectors at Cambs stations after stabbings
Enhanced security measures including walk-through metal detectors are being implemented at railway stations across Cambridgeshire after multiple knife crime incidents, sparking debate over public safety versus civil liberties.
Argentina's Austerity Crisis: Milei's Painful Economic Cure
As President Javier Milei's radical economic shock therapy bites deeper, ordinary Argentinians face unprecedented hardship with soaring poverty and vanishing social safety nets.
Reeves admits Labour "got it wrong" on welfare cuts
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Milei Wins Election, Vows More Radical Reforms
Libertarian firebrand Javier Milei secures decisive election victory, vowing to intensify his controversial economic reforms and 'chainsaw plan' to reshape Argentina's future.
The Bold Economic Vision a Labour Chancellor Must Deliver
As Britain faces its most significant budget in a generation, we explore the transformative economic strategy needed to break from Conservative austerity and build a fairer Britain.
California's Prop 50: Reshaping Trump's Political Future
California voters are poised to decide on Proposition 50, a controversial redistricting measure that could dramatically alter Donald Trump's political fortunes in the 2026 elections by changing how electoral districts are drawn.
Peru declares emergency as youth protests turn violent
Peruvian government imposes 30-day state of emergency after massive youth-led protests turn violent in Lima. Gen Z demonstrators demand economic justice as police deploy tear gas and make arrests.
Target Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Stagnant Sales
American retail colossus Target reveals plans to cut thousands of corporate positions in strategic cost-cutting move following disappointing sales performance and changing consumer habits.
Mallorca and Ibiza impose daily tourist tax
British holidaymakers face new daily fees up to €4 as Balearic Islands implement eco-tax to combat overtourism and environmental damage.
UN: Welfare cuts fuelling far-right rise in UK
A damning UN report reveals how welfare cuts have become a breeding ground for populism and far-right extremism across Britain, with experts warning of democratic backsliding.
England's Outdoor COVID Rules Had Scientific Doubts
Explosive documents uncover the scientific doubts behind England's controversial outdoor COVID rules that kept millions confined during the pandemic's peak.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans face heavy-handed policing in Europe
Exclusive investigation reveals controversial policing tactics targeting Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Europe, raising questions about security measures and misplaced responsibility in football.
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.
Israeli club fans banned from Aston Villa European match
European football authorities impose sweeping ban on Maccabi Haifa supporters for Europa Conference League match against Aston Villa amid heightened security concerns.
Rachel Reeves: Brexit Has Failed Britain's Economy
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers blistering critique of Conservative economic policies, blaming Brexit and austerity for Britain's economic woes while outlining Labour's alternative vision.
Amess Family Calls for Unity After MP's Murder
The heartbroken family of murdered MP Sir David Amess issues powerful statement urging political leaders to set aside differences and confront hatred, as government considers new security measures.
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