Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.
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.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A damning investigation exposes the corporate greenwashing and policy failures fuelling Australia's plastic pollution epidemic. Discover the full story behind the crisis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.
Barclays CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan calls for restraint in public sector wage increases to curb inflation, warning of economic consequences without fiscal discipline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern test as UK bond yields surge, echoing France's recent market turmoil. Can Labour's economic plan withstand the pressure from global markets?
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield condemn Unilever's decision to exclude the iconic ice cream brand from its London listing, warning it risks destroying the company's founding ethical principles.
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield slam parent company Unilever for abandoning ethical values, warning customers and staff of corporate betrayal.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first major fiscal event faces fierce criticism from former Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch, who warns of 'fantasy economics' and accuses Labour of planning to 'max out the country's credit card'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a landmark overhaul of pension tax relief, closing a £50bn fiscal black hole and redirecting savings towards a major national investment drive. This bold move signals a dramatic shift in UK economic policy.
Explore the critical ethical challenge facing modern newsrooms: how to cover extremist movements and far-right ideologies responsibly without inadvertently promoting their messages or platforms.
UK politics erupts as Conservatives float dramatic 20% flat income tax, triggering explosive Commons showdown with Starmer's Labour over economic vision.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.
The Guardian argues that the UK is paralysed by a mythical fear of 'bond vigilantes', preventing vital investment in public services and infrastructure. It's time to abandon outdated economic dogma.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a political storm as she appears to abandon key fiscal rules in response to volatile bond markets, sparking accusations of short-termism and a betrayal of Labour's core principles.
Exclusive: Leading economist Julian Jessop issues a stark warning that the Chancellor's planned tax cuts could destabilise the UK economy, creating a £30bn fiscal black hole and forcing the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to give the Office for Budget Responsibility new powers to independently cost Labour's election manifesto, marking a major shift in UK economic policy and transparency.
In her inaugural Mais Lecture, Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to be 'Britain's first green Chancellor' while committing to strict fiscal rules, marking a significant shift in economic policy.