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Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole

Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.

Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking

Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.

Britain among world's least nature-connected nations

Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.

Ireland faces €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall

Ireland's Department of Finance confronts a staggering €13.4bn corporate tax shortfall as tech and pharmaceutical giants see profits decline, threatening the nation's economic stability.

Reeves Confronts £50bn Fiscal Black Hole

New Chancellor Rachel Reeves inherits a staggering £50 billion budget shortfall, with experts warning of potential income tax and VAT increases to fill the Treasury void.

Reeves faces £30bn budget black hole shock

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts staggering £30bn fiscal shortfall in first major Treasury briefing, forcing tough decisions on public spending and economic strategy.

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

Trump targets Canada in bizarre trade video rant

Donald Trump has launched a startling verbal assault on Canada in a new campaign video, making wild claims about trade deficits and threatening economic consequences if re-elected.

UK borrowing hits record September high of £15.9bn

New figures reveal UK government borrowing hit £15.9 billion in September 2025 - the highest for that month since records began. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as debt costs spiral and economic challenges deepen.

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: 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.

VAT error gives Reeves £3bn budget windfall

Chancellor Rachel Reeves discovers unexpected £3bn for autumn budget after officials correct significant VAT calculation error, providing relief amid spending pressures.

Greens: Westminster Voting System is 'Broken'

Following significant gains in English and Welsh councils, the Green Party calls for urgent voting system reform, arguing the current model leaves millions unrepresented in Parliament.

Australia's Budget Deficit Shrinks Faster Than Forecast

Australia's federal budget deficit has narrowed significantly to $11.2 billion, beating Treasury forecasts, though Treasurer Jim Chalmers cautions that structural pressures threaten future economic stability.

Rachel Reeves's Economic Wonderland: Fantasy Over Reality?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism as her economic policies draw alarming parallels to fantasy over reality. Experts question the sustainability of her borrowing plans and warn of serious consequences for Britain's economy.

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