Reeves Confronts £22bn Budget Black Hole
Newly appointed Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces stark warning from Treasury officials about Britain's dire economic outlook and massive funding shortfall just days into the job.
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IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec
Music Museums Transform Black History Month Storytelling
Explore how Britain's new cultural institutions are using music from The Supremes to Tupac Shakur to tell powerful stories of Black history and resistance during Black History Month.
Bank of England's Afua Kyei tops Powerlist 2025
Afua Kyei, the Bank of England's finance chief, has been named the most influential Black Briton in the 2025 Powerlist, marking a historic moment for diversity in UK financial leadership.
Reeves faces backlash over flight tax plans for £30bn hole
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as green taxes on flights and potential holiday surcharges emerge as controversial solutions to Britain's £30 billion fiscal shortfall, sparking industry outrage and consumer anxiety.
Powerlist 2024: UK's Most Influential Black Leaders Revealed
The definitive ranking of the UK's 100 most influential Black voices has been unveiled, featuring trailblazers from healthcare, arts, business and politics who are driving meaningful change across British society.
Kindle Paperwhite Black Friday Deal: Record Low Price
Amazon's premium e-reader receives its deepest discount yet this Black Friday, making it the perfect time to upgrade your reading experience with waterproof technology and weeks of battery life.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Rare Hole-Punch Cloud Creates Sky Portal Over Minnesota
Residents of St. Paul, Minnesota witnessed a breathtaking meteorological spectacle as a massive hole-punch cloud formed in the sky, creating what appeared to be a gateway to another world.
Met Police racism exposed in damning review
A landmark independent review uncovers shocking evidence of systemic racism within the Metropolitan Police, detailing widespread discrimination against Black Londoners and calling for urgent reform.
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.
Gilded portraits redefine Black beauty in London exhibition
A powerful new photography exhibition in London challenges conventional beauty standards through striking gold-leaf portraits celebrating Black identity and belonging.
Unsilenced: Exhibition Amplifies Black British Stories
A groundbreaking exhibition at Westminster's Church House, 'The Unsilenced', brings to light the hidden histories and contributions of Black Britons through compelling photography and personal narratives.
IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms
The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.
IFS warns Labour of severe economic constraints in government
Leading economic think tank warns Rachel Reeves faces 'iron chancellor' reality with limited fiscal flexibility, challenging Labour's spending ambitions ahead of potential government.
Scientists capture black holes circling in cosmic first
Groundbreaking astronomical observation captures two supermassive black holes orbiting each other, providing unprecedented insights into cosmic evolution and gravitational wave research.
Dreaming Whilst Black renewed for second season
The critically acclaimed comedy-drama 'Dreaming Whilst Black' has been officially renewed for a second season, continuing its honest portrayal of a young Black filmmaker navigating the entertainment industry.
Mysterious hole in church wall baffles locals
A peculiar circular hole discovered in a historic UK church wall has left residents and internet sleuths utterly perplexed, with theories ranging from architectural quirks to supernatural phenomena.
IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.
Reeves shatters Treasury fiscal rules in economic reset
Labour's first female Chancellor announces dramatic overhaul of Treasury spending rules, prioritising economic growth over rigid fiscal constraints in major policy shift.
Black Innovators: 10 Everyday Items They Created
Discover the brilliant Black inventors behind everyday items we take for granted, from traffic lights to home security systems, in this revealing Black History Month special.
Reeves: £30bn asylum black hole in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves exposes massive financial shortfall in asylum system, revealing £6.2 billion annual costs and warning of tough spending decisions ahead.
Chris Evans hits stunning hole-in-one at golf championship
Broadcasting superstar Chris Evans delivers spectacular hole-in-one during celebrity pro-am at prestigious Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, creating unforgettable golfing moment.
Reeves could raise £45bn in taxes without breaking pledges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise £45bn through strategic tax reforms while honouring manifesto commitments, according to new economic analysis examining revenue-raising options.
The real reason baked bean tins have that mysterious hole
Discover the ingenious engineering secret behind that mysterious hole in your baked beans tin tab that has left millions of Brits stunned after decades of curiosity.
Mark and Rebecca Black: The Siblings Who Married
Exclusive investigation reveals how Mark and Rebecca Black, raised as brother and sister in Scotland, discovered they were biological parents and entered into a secret marriage that stunned their community.
McIlroy's £1m hole-in-one stuns Scottish Open
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy delivers a stunning hole-in-one during the Scottish Open pro-am, winning a cool £1 million prize while playing alongside celebrities including Caroline Wozniacki.
Black Hole Sign: NHS Crisis Play Stuns at TRON Theatre
A powerful new play at Glasgow's TRON Theatre uses sci-fi allegory to deliver a searing critique of NHS pressures, bureaucracy, and the human cost of a system stretched to breaking point.
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