Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including council tax increases on high-value properties and business rate overhauls, aiming to boost public services while facing Tory criticism.
Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Britain's economy delivered a powerful performance in Q2 2024, with GDP growing by 0.4% - the strongest quarterly expansion since late 2021. Services and production sectors lead the charge as the UK economy gains momentum.
In a remarkable diplomatic pivot, the Australian government has unexpectedly praised Donald Trump's economic agenda, signalling a strategic shift as the US election looms. Discover why Canberra is warming to the former president's 'Come on Board' initiati
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers powerful message to Labour MPs, demanding immediate focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline in government's first days.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
A damning OECD forecast predicts Britain will be the weakest economy among G7 nations next year, with growth projections slashed amid persistent inflation and political stagnation.
The OECD's latest economic outlook reveals a world economy weathering Trump's aggressive tariff strategy better than forecasted, with global growth holding steady at 3.1% despite trade tensions.
A major new study exposes the profound impact of safety concerns on the lives of girls and young women across the UK, with most altering their behaviour, from avoiding public transport to changing clothes.
In a significant diplomatic move, former US President Donald Trump is set to meet with key Arab and Muslim leaders to discuss a new peace initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and rebuilding the shattered territory.
A damning new poll for the Daily Mail exposes a dramatic collapse in public confidence for Sir Keir Starmer's flagship plan to return migrants to their home countries, with a majority branding it an inevitable failure.
Exclusive details reveal a proposed post-war plan for Gaza, allegedly crafted by Donald Trump and Tony Blair, involving Palestinian Authority figures and Arab states, sidelining Hamas and raising serious questions about legitimacy and implementation.
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.
The new Labour government inherits a dire economic legacy, but voters demand solutions, not excuses. Analysis of the fiscal challenges and the urgent need for a hopeful, forward-looking strategy.
Home Secretary James Cleverly erupts in fury as migrants due for removal to Rwanda present last-minute medical notes, branding the tactic a 'sick joke' on the British public and the asylum system.
The UK government's flagship wellbeing framework, designed to shift economic focus beyond GDP, has struggled with implementation and impact despite its ambitious goals, according to experts.
Kolbassia Haoussou, a survivor of torture, delivers a powerful warning to the UK government that its Rwanda asylum plan risks re-traumatising vulnerable refugees and breaching international law.
Former Bank of England chief economist warns that without inclusive growth policies, economic discontent could fuel far-right extremism in Britain's political landscape.
Exclusive: Senior Ukrainian officials allege Donald Trump's team presented a controversial peace plan to end the war, involving significant territorial concessions to Russia without Kyiv's input.
Huntington Bancshares CEO Brad Smith sounds the alarm on the economic crisis unfolding in Appalachia, calling for urgent investment and national attention to reverse the region's decline.
In a dramatic legal ruling, the Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt to block Rwanda deportation flights, delivering a significant pre-election victory for Rishi Sunak and a setback for Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid delivers a blistering takedown of Illegal Migration Minister Michael Tomlinson over the government's controversial £1.6 billion Rwanda deportation plan, branding it a 'disgusting' waste of public funds during a tense
Australian retail tycoon Dick Smith launches a provocative campaign advocating for a radical reduction in immigration, warning that unchecked population growth will lead to a severe decline in living standards and a future of 'rationing' for younger gener
Exclusive: The UK government is considering a hardline 'quota' system for asylum seekers, potentially turning away new arrivals unless others are removed. Critics warn of legal and ethical nightmares.
We put the popular AI-powered running app Runna through its paces. Discover if its personalised 10K training plans, Strava integration, and adaptive coaching are worth the subscription for UK runners.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer confronts a dramatic business backlash after abandoning his flagship £28 billion green investment pledge, sparking accusations of creating uncertainty for UK firms.
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
In a major foreign policy address, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper declares Britain's steadfast commitment to Ukraine, backing President Zelensky's peace formula and promising continued military and humanitarian aid.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront Britain's unemployment crisis head-on, outlining Labour's strategy to boost job creation and economic growth in a major policy speech.