Healthcare Disparity: Dungavel vs NHS Scotland
A prison inspection reveals detainees at Dungavel House have swift GP access, contrasting with lengthy NHS waits for Scots. Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher voices public dismay. Read the full report.
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OECD: Labour's Migration Policies Slow UK Economic Growth
The OECD warns UK growth is sluggish due to falling migration and productivity. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure as forecasts show high inflation and rising unemployment. Read the full analysis.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Chancellor's Impossible Economic Choice Revealed
Britain's Treasury faces an impossible choice between economic necessity and political disaster as pressure mounts for decisive action on the nation's finances. Analysis reveals the stark reality confronting the government.
Women face more childhood abuse from authority figures
Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.
Reeves's Stability Promise: Economic Mirage or Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed
Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.
Trump's palace project amid American hunger crisis
New investigation reveals stark contrast between Trump's multi-million dollar private residence expansion and growing food insecurity affecting millions of Americans.
Reeves pledges Treasury overhaul in Labour economic shake-up
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
£70TN inheritance boom to worsen UK inequality
Leading economists warn that an unprecedented £70 trillion in wealth transfers over the next decade will dramatically widen the gap between rich and poor, creating a 'silver spoon' economy.
UK growth forecast cut as investment plummets
The EY Item Club warns Britain's economic growth prospects are dimming as business investment retreats following tax rises and policy changes, creating a perfect storm for the UK economy.
Rachel Reeves's economic credibility crisis deepens
The new Chancellor's economic blueprint faces mounting scepticism as growth forecasts disappoint and spending cuts loom. Can Rachel Reeves restore confidence in her fiscal strategy?
APEC 2025: Reshaping Global Trade and Economics
As world leaders gather for the critical APEC summit, discover how this powerful economic alliance is reshaping global trade dynamics and why it matters for Britain's economic future.
US Government Shutdown Costs Economy $10+ Billion
The 2025 US government shutdown has inflicted over $10 billion in economic losses, with federal workers facing unpaid wages and critical services disrupted amid political deadlock.
Britain's Worklessness Crisis: 9 Million Missing Workers
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's worklessness crisis has exploded to unprecedented levels, with nearly 9 million people now economically inactive. Discover the hidden drivers behind this national emergency and what it means for our economy.
Reeves: UK Economy Defying Gloomy Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Milei's Argentina Crisis: Polls Plummet Amid Economic Chaos
Argentine President Javier Milei faces collapsing approval ratings as his radical economic reforms fail to curb hyperinflation, with new polls revealing growing public discontent and comparisons to Trump's political style.
UK economy stagnates with zero growth in April
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
COVID Vaccine Disparity Exposed in Washington Study
Groundbreaking research exposes how ethnic minorities and low-income residents in Washington state faced significant barriers accessing life-saving COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer during the pandemic's critical early phases.
Australia's unemployment shock signals cooling economy
Australia's unexpected unemployment surge to 4.4% signals an economy cooling faster than anticipated, raising urgent calls for economic stimulus rather than interest rate hikes.
Reeves demands economic growth plan in first day as Chancellor
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
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.
Qantas faces fury over Sydney-Melbourne fare disparity
Australian airline Qantas sparks outrage as passengers discover flights from Sydney to Melbourne are significantly cheaper than return journeys, raising questions about airline pricing transparency.
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.
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