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Victoria's 10-day home approval plan cuts objection rights
The Victorian government plans to slash planning approval times to just 10 days while limiting objection rights, promising efficiency but raising concerns about community consultation.
Aristocrat's £25m Townhouse Plan Sparks Local Fury
Lady of the Manor faces local fury as she pushes forward with controversial plans to build luxury townhouses on historic family land, despite overwhelming community opposition.
Newcastle: UK's fastest-growing business city
Exclusive analysis reveals Newcastle's remarkable economic transformation, with business growth rates surpassing London and Manchester. Discover the sectors driving this Northern powerhouse revolution.
Madagascar's youth exodus: Economic despair drives migration
A growing wave of young Madagascans are risking everything to escape poverty and political instability, creating a brain drain crisis that threatens the island nation's future.
Somalia famine: Climate crisis pushes millions to brink
Exclusive report reveals how consecutive failed rainy seasons and soaring global food prices have created a perfect storm of famine in Somalia, with millions facing severe hunger and aid agencies struggling to respond.
UK construction costs surge 40%, threatening projects
New data reveals UK construction costs have surged by up to 40%, forcing developers to delay or redesign major projects as budgets spiral out of control.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Shock Office for National Statistics data reveals zero growth in April 2024, handing incoming Chancellor Rachel Reeves immediate economic challenge days before taking office.
Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s
Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.
China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Property Market Crisis
Fresh economic data reveals China's growth hitting its slowest pace since the pandemic era, with falling house prices and stock market jitters creating a perfect storm for the world's second-largest economy.
Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.
Global South Debt Crisis: Western Inaction Strangling Nations
Exclusive analysis reveals how mounting debt payments are crippling Global South economies while wealthy nations delay meaningful action. Discover the human cost and potential solutions.
Kenya plans new city near Nairobi to ease congestion
Kenya embarks on an ambitious urban development project to construct a new city near Nairobi, designed to alleviate congestion and drive economic growth across East Africa.
US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.
Political Division Fuels America's Economic Pessimism
New research reveals a startling disconnect between America's economic reality and public perception, with political tribalism creating a nation divided over its own financial health.
UK Economy Stalls with Zero GDP Growth in August
Britain's economic recovery hit a roadblock in August with zero growth, raising concerns about the nation's financial resilience amid ongoing challenges.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.
UK economy grows 0.4% in August, Reeves welcomes recovery signs
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
IMF Downgrades US Economy as Australian Tourists Avoid America
The International Monetary Fund slashes US growth forecasts amid Trump administration policies, while Australian travellers avoid America due to economic uncertainty and political tensions.
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.
Reeves declares war on planning red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to fast-track housing and infrastructure projects across England, promising to end 'antiquated' rules blocking economic growth.
45 dead in South Africa bus crash, child sole survivor
Tragedy strikes as a bus carrying Easter pilgrims plunges 50 metres down a ravine near Mamatlakala, leaving 45 dead and sole eight-year-old survivor fighting for life.
South Africa declares disaster amid catastrophic flooding
Johannesburg and Pretoria face devastating floods as South Africa declares state of emergency with multiple fatalities reported and infrastructure severely damaged.
Africa demands £1.3 trillion climate debt payment
African nations are calling for wealthy countries to honour their climate finance commitments as new research reveals the staggering £1.3 trillion needed for decarbonisation across the continent.
IMF Warning: Global Economy Faces Perfect Storm
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns of multiple economic dangers converging simultaneously, urging nations to prepare for turbulent times ahead as growth forecasts darken.
World Bank cancels Seychelles funding amid economic crisis
The Seychelles archipelago confronts a severe economic crisis after the World Bank cancels a $10 million loan, jeopardising vital public services and infrastructure projects across the island nation.
Sierra Leone: Africa's Undiscovered Beach Paradise
Discover Sierra Leone's breathtaking coastline, pristine rainforests and vibrant culture in this comprehensive travel guide to West Africa's emerging tourism destination.
Kenya Aid Scandal: Funds Fuel Environmental Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how international development funds are creating toxic wastelands in Nairobi, raising urgent questions about Western aid accountability.
IGDA: Building the next generation of game developers
Discover how the International Game Developers Association is breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success for aspiring game creators worldwide through mentorship, education and global networking.
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.
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