Trump's New Monroe Doctrine: A Forceful Policy with Costs
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising security but risking regional backlash and diplomatic isolation. Read the analysis.
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Most UK families expect pricier Christmas dinner this year
Over half of UK households anticipate a more expensive festive meal due to soaring energy bills, inflation, and Labour's family farm tax. Poll reveals deep cost-of-living concerns.
Trump Leaves Venezuela Military Action 'On the Table'
US President Donald Trump has stated he does not rule out war with Venezuela and threatens more oil tanker seizures. Read the latest on US foreign policy and domestic developments.
2025 Christmas Dinner Cost Guide: What's Up, What's Down
Your 2025 festive food shop analysed. Discover which Christmas dinner items have risen in price, which have fallen, and how savvy shoppers can cut costs. Plan your feast wisely.
London in Top 15 Most Expensive Cities for Going Out
A new global survey reveals the world's most expensive cities for socialising, with London ranking 13th. Discover which cities are squeezing wallets and where your money goes further.
Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Couple's £66 Tesco shop leaves shoppers in disbelief
A young couple's £66 weekly Tesco shop has sparked a national conversation about grocery costs. Discover their savvy strategies and how others are coping with rising food prices.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more nations
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
Deportations of foreign criminals rocket by 75%
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.
Mum charges family for Christmas dinner
A Rotherham mother explains why she charges adults £20 and children £10 for her 'luxury' Christmas meal, sparking intense debate online about festive hosting costs.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
Trump's Second Term Agenda: Immigration Crackdown Begins
The newly inaugurated Trump administration unveils sweeping executive actions targeting immigration reform, economic policy shifts, and controversial diplomatic manoeuvres that are already drawing international concern.
Full English Breakfast Costs Soar: Cafe Crisis Deepens
The iconic Great British fry-up faces unprecedented price hikes as eggs, sausages, tea and bread costs skyrocket, putting traditional cafes at risk under Starmer's government.
Scottish families face income tax threat amid Reeves review
Scottish households brace for potential income tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers increases that could widen the fiscal gap with rest of UK, putting additional pressure on family budgets already strained by SNP policies.
50-year income tax taboo under threat in UK
Jeremy Hunt confronts unprecedented economic pressures that could force the first major income tax threshold freeze in half a century, signalling dramatic shifts in UK fiscal policy.
Reeves' Calm Pre-Budget Speech Hides Economic Tensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves maintained remarkable composure during her crucial pre-Budget speech, but subtle tells revealed the immense pressure facing Labour's economic plans. Discover what the calm exterior concealed about Britain's financial future.
ASIO chief warns of foreign agents in Australia
Australia's spy chief warns of sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting politicians, media, and community groups in an urgent national security briefing.
Trump signals major Taiwan policy shift in CBS interview
Ex-President Donald Trump reveals he would fundamentally reshape US-Taiwan relations, potentially abandoning Washington's long-standing 'One China' policy in candid 60 Minutes discussion.
Burnham extends helping hand to Labour's Rachel Reeves
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham offers crucial support to Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves as Labour prepares economic strategy for government, bridging divides within the party.
Fish & Chip Prices Soar 25% in Cost Crisis
Traditional British fish and chips could become an unaffordable luxury as prices surge by over 25% amid the ongoing cost of living squeeze, new research reveals.
Labour's tax bombshell: NI rise and income tax freeze
Rachel Reeves announces major tax changes with National Insurance increases and income tax threshold freeze until 2028, creating a £23 billion fiscal black hole for UK households.
Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis
Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.
Halloween Candy Prices Soar Amid Tariffs & Climate Issues
British families face frightening Halloween candy costs as Trump tariffs and climate change create the perfect storm for price surges. Discover why your treats are getting terrifyingly expensive.
Labour to clear asylum backlog and end migrant hotels
Sir Keir Starmer commits to clearing asylum backlog and closing costly migrant hotels within months through new processing centres and enforcement measures.
68% of Brits: Net Zero costs are unaffordable
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public opposition to costly Net Zero policies as households struggle with soaring bills, creating major headache for Labour's climate agenda.
Labour's driving cost surge threatens motorists
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's tax policies could hammer British drivers with increased fuel duty, road pricing and higher parking charges, adding hundreds of pounds to annual motoring costs.
Rachel Reeves' inflation challenge: Can she tame rising prices?
As inflation continues to squeeze British households, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver solutions. Explore the economic challenges and potential strategies being considered in Westminster.
Ex-Military Bases Converted to Asylum Centres
Former RAF bases Scampton and Wethersfield will become large-scale migrant centres as government phases out expensive hotel accommodation for asylum seekers, sparking local opposition and financial concerns.
Dick Smith: Albanese failing Australian business
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith delivers scathing criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's leadership, claiming Australian businesses are 'going backwards' under his government amid cost of living pressures.
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