Vivienne honoured posthumously at Attitude Awards
The late Vivienne, celebrated RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner, receives posthumous honour at Attitude Awards as husband Jacob presents moving tribute to LGBTQ+ icon's enduring impact.
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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.
Lady Gaga Inspires UK Drag Queen Revolution
Discover how Lady Gaga's powerful discography has become the ultimate soundtrack for British drag performers, transforming stages across the UK with messages of empowerment and self-expression.
Ginny Lemon hospitalised with meningitis
RuPaul's Drag Race UK favourite Ginny Lemon reveals serious meningitis battle and hospitalisation, sharing health journey with fans
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas becomes drag queen
Welsh rugby icon Gareth Thomas opens up about his transformative journey from international sports star to drag performer in an intimate BBC documentary exploring identity and acceptance.
La Voix joins Strictly Come Dancing 2025 lineup
Drag superstar La Voix makes history as first drag performer confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 lineup after impressing on Britain's Got Talent and RuPaul's Drag Race UK
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.
£30bn Budget Hit for Brits as Reeves Spares Businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as £30bn budget measures target households while promising business-friendly approach. Discover how new fiscal plans could impact your wallet.
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.
Reeves urges Labour MPs: Focus on growth mission
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers powerful message to Labour MPs, demanding immediate focus on economic growth and fiscal discipline in government's first days.
Reeves's alcohol duty hike backfires, costs Treasury £1bn
Rachel Reeves's planned increase in alcohol duty is projected to cause a dramatic £1 billion shortfall in tax revenues, according to a damning new Treasury analysis, raising serious questions about the government's economic strategy.
Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.
Treasury Warns Reeves: No Cash for Labour's Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
BBC's new drag queen sitcom 'Masters of the Universe'
The BBC has commissioned a bold new workplace sitcom, 'Masters of the Universe', featuring real-life drag performers Ginny Lemon and Cara Melle in leading roles, promising a fresh take on office life from the creators of 'Plebs'.
Treasury's Secret Tax Hike Plans for Post-Election Budget
Exclusive: Treasury officials are drawing up plans for significant tax increases, including a potential 'stealth raid' on pensions and inheritance tax reforms, that could be implemented swiftly if Labour wins the next election.
Food inflation soars, outstripping wage growth and budget help
New analysis reveals UK food inflation is rising twice as fast as overall prices, squeezing household budgets despite falling energy costs. The Spring Budget offers little immediate relief.
Reeves urged to swap 2p NI cut for income tax rise
Exclusive: The Chancellor is facing calls for a radical budget overhaul that would cut National Insurance for workers but increase the basic rate of income tax, a move experts say could simplify the tax system.
Drag Queen La Voix Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2024
In a groundbreaking move for the BBC flagship, drag artist La Voix joins the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 celebrity roster, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation on prime-time television.
Daily Mail's Stark Warning: UK Economic Crisis Looming
The Daily Mail issues a powerful critique of the UK's unsustainable economic trajectory, warning of dire consequences from unchecked public spending, soaring debt, and a looming crisis that threatens future generations.
Rachel Reeves rules out major tax hikes to fuel growth
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to prioritise economic growth over significant tax increases, promising a 'decade of national renewal' with a focus on planning reform and infrastructure investment.
UK Borrowing Hits £37.6bn, Exceeding Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern fiscal test as UK public sector borrowing hits £37.6bn for the first five months of the financial year, exceeding official forecasts and complicating Labour's spending ambitions.
Australia's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb
Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.
IFS Exposes £18bn Black Hole in Labour's Spending Plans
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces immediate economic reality check as Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes £18bn black hole in Labour's spending plans, forcing potential cuts to public services.
Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
Labour's Economic Challenge: Legacy Grim, But Hope Needed
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.
Hunt's Pre-Election Budget Walks Fiscal Tightrope
Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.
Reeves Faces £9bn Tax Black Hole in Budget Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a massive £9 billion fiscal shortfall as Treasury officials reveal grim tax receipt forecasts, forcing potential emergency tax hikes or spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
OBR Downgrade Piles Pressure on Chancellor Reeves
The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.
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