Rachel Reeves unveils radical budget overhaul with tax reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to UK economic policy, targeting tax reforms and spending priorities in her first major budget statement.
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Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.
Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury
Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.
Dutch parties sideline Wilders in surprise coalition
In a dramatic political turnaround, Geert Wilders' anti-immigration party has been sidelined as four pro-European parties secure a majority government in the Netherlands.
CDC hiring freeze threatens US pandemic preparedness
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sweeping federal hiring freeze has brought the CDC to its knees, leaving critical positions vacant and threatening America's pandemic preparedness.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
NHS Crisis: Streeting's Despair as Labour Reforms Falter
Exclusive: Health Secretary Wes Streeting confronts growing crisis as key NHS negotiations stall and internal party divisions threaten flagship healthcare reforms, leaving Labour's health agenda in turmoil.
Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Scottish Government 'irresponsible' over recycling scheme
The Scottish Government faces scathing criticism in court over its 'catastrophic' management of a failed recycling deposit scheme that cost taxpayers millions and left businesses in turmoil.
Jenny Cox: Architect of Britain's health and social care
Discover the remarkable legacy of Jenny Cox, the pioneering civil servant whose tireless work behind the scenes revolutionised Britain's approach to health, social care, and disability rights, leaving an indelible mark on millions of lives.
UK blocks Scottish Government's international offices
The UK Government has rejected a formal request from Scottish Ministers to open international offices, escalating tensions over foreign policy powers and devolved authority.
Scotland's Health Crisis: Half Population Has Long-Term Illness
Staggering new data exposes Scotland's worsening health landscape as nearly 50% of residents report chronic conditions, raising urgent questions about NHS pressures and public health policy.
New Home Secretary Confronts Gaza Arms Export Dilemma
In her first major move as Home Secretary, Bridget Phillipson confronts the government's controversial position on Gaza arms exports, signalling potential policy shifts ahead.
Government cuts ties with Drinkaware charity
Exclusive: Ministers sever all official connections with alcohol industry-funded charity Drinkaware following mounting pressure from health experts and campaigners.
Miliband blocks Scotland's green energy scheme
Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband halts Scottish government's community energy scheme in major devolution showdown, blocking green projects across Scotland.
NHS Safety Failures Exposed in Damning Healthwatch Report
Exclusive investigation reveals systemic NHS safety failures putting patients at risk, with Healthwatch England demanding urgent government action to address critical healthcare shortcomings.
Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny
Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.
Starmer attacks PM over "dangerous" China policy inconsistencies
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on Conservative China strategy, warning that national security is being compromised by political inconsistency.
CDC reverses course, saves hundreds of jobs after outcry
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partially reversed its controversial decision to eliminate hundreds of positions, reinstating approximately 250 roles after facing significant criticism from health experts and lawmakers.
Council leaders banned from policy announcements without approval
Exclusive: Council chiefs and public servants across Britain have been ordered to seek government approval before making significant policy statements in dramatic Whitehall power grab.
Melbourne Safe Injecting Room Future Uncertain
The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.
Sunbed Ban Debate: Health Freedom vs Government Control
As calls grow to ban sunbeds over cancer concerns, a deeper question emerges about how far the state should go in protecting us from ourselves. This healthcare dilemma pits personal freedom against public health priorities.
Dublin Council Defies UK Government on Palestine
Dublin City Council faces Whitehall backlash after voting to fly Palestinian flags and support sanctions against Israel in response to Gaza conflict.
Home Office rejects poison classification reform
The UK government faces criticism after dismissing calls to regulate poisonous substances more strictly, arguing current laws provide 'robust controls' despite expert warnings.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Senate Deadlock Deepens
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
Whistleblower exposes HUD housing oversight failures
A federal watchdog investigation reveals systemic failures in HUD's oversight of affordable housing, putting vulnerable tenants at risk across America.
US Government Shutdown Avoided - Jobs Protected
A dramatic eleventh-hour agreement in Congress prevents US government shutdown, protecting thousands of jobs and maintaining economic stability as federal agencies remain operational.
UK officials threaten resignation over Gaza policy
Senior Foreign Office officials consider mass resignation over government's Gaza policy, exposing deep divisions within Whitehall about UK's approach to Israel-Hamas conflict.
UK Coalition Government Recycling Old Policy Ideas
Analysis reveals the UK coalition government is repackaging old policies rather than innovating, raising questions about political stagnation in Westminster.
US plans mass federal worker purge in shutdown power play
Exclusive: Trump-era official Russell Vought unveils controversial plan to replace thousands of federal employees in potential government shutdown, sparking democracy concerns.
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