Why UK flights are cheaper than train travel
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Schumer faces rebellion after government shutdown failure
Chuck Schumer faces growing calls to resign as Democratic leader after disastrous government shutdown strategy. Discover how imaginary advisors and political miscalculations led to crisis.
Heat Pump Subsidy Cuts Threaten UK Energy Bills
Scrapping green subsidies could cost households billions and delay Britain's transition to affordable energy. Experts warn this short-term thinking will backfire.
Heat pump subsidies cut for thousands in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict heat pump subsidies to lower-income households only, aiming to reduce energy bills by £170 annually. Find out how the budget affects you.
Babiš refuses to sell Agrofert amid conflict of interest row
Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš insists he will never sell his Agrofert conglomerate but promises to resolve conflict of interest concerns before taking office as prime minister.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Australia's Critical Minerals Deal: Taxpayer Trap?
An in-depth analysis reveals why Australia's landmark critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration could become a massive financial burden for Australian taxpayers, with experts warning of overstated benefits and hidden risks.
Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
London developers take higher subsidies, build fewer affordable homes
Exclusive investigation reveals property developers in London are receiving increased government subsidies while delivering significantly fewer affordable homes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of public spending in tackling the capital's housing
DUP MP's farm payments spark Stormont scrutiny
Democratic Unionist Party MP Gavin Robinson faces questions after receiving agricultural subsidies while serving as an MP, highlighting tensions between Westminster roles and Stormont interests.
US Government Shutdown Deepens: Federal Services Paralyzed
The US government shutdown enters its third week with no resolution in sight, causing widespread disruption to federal services and leaving thousands of workers without pay as political divisions paralyse Washington.
Australia's corporate bailout crisis demands new strategy
As Australia pours billions into failing mining and steel operations, experts warn the nation lacks a coherent industrial strategy. Discover why short-term fixes are undermining long-term prosperity.
Civil servants spend thousands on Pimm's sports days
Exclusive investigation reveals government departments splurged public funds on lavish summer parties featuring Pimm's, cocktails, and entertainment while claiming 'team building' benefits.
UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
Swinney grilled over Aberdeen development plans
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the Scottish Government's contentious Aberdeen development plans, facing tough questions from opposition MSPs.
Federal workers face wave of firings and threats
US federal employees report unprecedented workplace intimidation and political purges as new administration targets career civil servants in sweeping personnel overhaul.
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.
Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago
In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.
Trump Ally Predicts Federal Workforce 'Bloodbath'
Exclusive: Former Trump administration official John McEntee predicts massive government purge and sweeping changes to federal employment in potential second term, sparking controversy and concern among civil servants.
Federal workers face pay freeze in government shutdown crisis
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
Scotland accuses UK government of trade sabotage
Exclusive: Scottish ministers claim UK government is actively undermining Scotland's economy by blocking international trade opportunities and ignoring devolved powers.
US Government Shutdown Crisis Looms
The US government faces imminent shutdown as political deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills reaches critical stage, threatening federal services and national operations.
Starmer's aides quit in blow to new government
Sir Keir Starmer's administration faces early turmoil as two senior aides depart Number 10, including social cohesion tsar and green policy adviser, raising questions about government stability.
Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'
A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.
US Govt Shutdown Leaves Federal Workers Without Pay
Hundreds of thousands of American federal employees confront financial catastrophe as political stalemate in Washington triggers government shutdown, leaving workers without pay during crucial holiday season.
French Defence Minister Lecornu Out in Macron Reshuffle
France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits government as President Macron assembles new team after election setback reshapes political landscape.
UK Government in Irish Budget Leak Scandal
Westminster officials accused of sharing confidential Irish budget documents, sparking major cross-border controversy and straining UK-Ireland relations.
US Government Shutdown Averted in Last-Minute Deal
The US Congress has narrowly avoided a complete government shutdown after passing a last-minute funding package, though key divisions remain unresolved in the ongoing budget battle.
US rural airline subsidies failing communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
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