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Russia's wartime economy slows, taxes rise

Russia's wartime economy slows, forcing the Kremlin to raise VAT and other consumer taxes. Discover the impact on ordinary Russians and the budget deficit.

EU Climate Leadership Falters Amid Greenlash

The EU's climate leadership is unravelling as right-wing pressure weakens the Green Deal. Key policies are being diluted, threatening Europe's competitiveness and global standing ahead of COP30.

Whyalla's Green Steel Choice: Gas or Green Hydrogen?

Whyalla steelworks faces a defining choice between gas and green hydrogen. With a $2.4bn rescue package, this decision is a litmus test for Australia's green energy transition and Future Made in Australia policy. Will the government seize this global oppo

Starmer defends UK's green economy plans before COP30

Prime Minister Keir Starmer champions Britain's green economic transition, positioning the UK as a global leader in climate action while addressing concerns about costs and implementation ahead of crucial COP30 talks.

UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed

Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.

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.

BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90

Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.

Britain among world's least nature-connected nations

Shocking new research shows Britain has one of the lowest levels of nature connection globally, while Nepal tops the chart. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit.

Reeves vows to be UK's first green chancellor

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to unprecedented environmental mandate while positioning Labour as party of economic stability ahead of potential election victory.

Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed

Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.

Reeves faces backlash over flight tax plans for £30bn hole

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as green taxes on flights and potential holiday surcharges emerge as controversial solutions to Britain's £30 billion fiscal shortfall, sparking industry outrage and consumer anxiety.

JLR cyber attack costs UK economy £1.9bn

A devastating ransomware attack on Jaguar Land Rover has inflicted a £1.9bn blow to the UK economy, making it Britain's costliest ever cyber incident with severe supply chain repercussions.

No Brexit assessment in Reeves' budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals the Autumn Budget won't include formal Brexit economic analysis, citing OBR forecasting constraints and prioritising immediate economic challenges.

Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s

Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.

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