Warner Bros tells shareholders to reject £80bn Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery urges investors to reject a sweetened $108bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, favouring a Netflix merger. The board cites regulatory risks and insufficient value.
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US Doubles Down on 'Civilisational Erasure' Warning to Europe
A senior Trump official says a stark US warning about Europe's 'civilisational erasure' was meant to jolt the ally into pro-growth reforms. Read the full story on the transatlantic rift.
US doubles down on stark economic warning to Europe
A senior Trump official insists a US strategy warning of Europe's 'civilisational erasure' was meant as a 'jolt' to spur pro-growth reforms and counter economic decline. Read the full analysis.
UK Family Firms: 78% Pessimistic, Prefer 1970s Tax Climate
A stark new survey reveals deep pessimism among UK family businesses, with most viewing the 1970s as a better era for tax and regulation. Read the full report on the growing disconnect with government.
Six Risks Behind 41.7% of Global Cancer Deaths
A major new study finds nearly half of global cancer deaths are linked to six modifiable risk factors. Experts warn of a looming crisis, especially in low-income nations. Action is needed now.
BBC Breakfast ends early, viewers complain on social media
BBC Breakfast viewers were left confused after the show finished unexpectedly early at 8.45am on Sunday, making way for Match of the Day. Read the full story and viewer reactions here.
Reeves Becomes Biggest Tax-Raising Chancellor in Decades
New analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced more tax rises than any other in 60 years, adding £75.1bn a year to the UK tax burden. Read the full details.
Landmark Monsanto Safety Study Retracted Over Ethics
A pivotal 2000 scientific paper used globally to defend glyphosate's safety has been retracted due to evidence of Monsanto's influence and ghostwriting. Read the full investigation.
Businesses to Slow Hiring After Autumn Budget
A new poll shows 56% of business leaders plan to slow hiring due to the Autumn Budget's measures, including tax threshold freezes and a higher minimum wage. Discover the impact on UK growth.
Benefits Street Reacts to 'Welfare Budget' Tax Rises
Residents of Birmingham's infamous James Turner Street give their verdict on the Chancellor's plan to raise taxes for increased welfare spending. Is it fair for workers?
Starmer defends Budget raising taxes to protect public services
PM Keir Starmer defends a £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Budget, saying it was needed to protect the NHS and lift 500,000 children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Reeves defends Budget amid record tax burden claims
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists her Budget keeps taxes at an 'absolute minimum' for workers despite forecasts of a record tax burden and criticism over frozen thresholds. Discover the key measures.
Highest Tax Burden in History Funds Labour Budget
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces highest tax burden ever, affecting pensions, property and middle earners while increasing benefits spending. Find out how you're affected.
Economists: Budget papers over cracks in UK economy
UK growth forecasts downgraded despite temporary tax rises. Economists warn Budget measures mask underlying fiscal risks as inflation and unemployment outlook worsens.
Budget Forecasts Record Tax and Spending Levels
Rachel Reeves's Budget commits to longest high spending period since WWII, with tax burden hitting 38.3% of GDP. Discover what this means for UK finances.
UK Tax Burden Hits 300-Year High Under Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has increased the UK tax burden to its highest level in over 300 years, with new forecasts revealing a 38.3% tax-to-GDP ratio. Discover the full impact of the Budget.
UK Forecast: Higher Inflation and Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and unemployment, with the tax burden set to hit a record high. Discover the full economic outlook for Britain.
OBR Forecast: UK Inflation Up, Record Tax Burden
Leaked OBR forecasts reveal higher UK inflation and a record tax burden. Economic growth is set to weaken. Discover the full impact on household finances.
UK Startups Keen to Stay But Face Barriers
A new study shows 90% of UK startups want to remain, but regulatory burdens and funding access are key hurdles. Discover the path to securing Britain's economic future.
German Coalition Crisis Over Pension Reform
A rebellion within Germany's coalition over pension reforms could bring down the government. Young MPs warn the plan unfairly burdens the younger generation. Read the full analysis.
The 'Singles Tax' Costs Thousands Extra Per Year
Discover how the 'singles tax' creates a £6,300 annual financial burden for those living alone, forcing hard choices between social life and solvency. Learn more.
UK Families Face £1.1M Lifetime Tax Burden Under Labour
Exclusive analysis reveals the crushing lifetime tax burden awaiting British families as Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over Labour's fiscal plans and economic transparency.
Ingraham & Trump Jr SPAC Under SEC Scrutiny
Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham faces regulatory investigation over her SPAC partnership with Donald Trump Jr, raising questions about celebrity-backed investment vehicles.
Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK
Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.
KPMG consultant leaked Bank of England rate data
Exclusive investigation reveals how a senior KPMG consultant improperly obtained and shared confidential Bank of England interest rate information, sparking regulatory scrutiny and raising serious questions about financial sector integrity.
Lloyds Bank Under FCA Investigation: Shares Drop
Lloyds Banking Group faces formal FCA investigation over potential regulatory breaches, sending shares plummeting as market confidence wavers.
Trump leveraged National Guard for banking favours - probe
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump leveraged National Guard deployments to secure favourable banking terms from financial institutions seeking regulatory leniency during his presidency.
Emma Willis Reveals Bruce's Dementia Care Burden
Bruce Willis's wife Emma opens up about the 'huge burden' of frontotemporal dementia caregiving, sharing emotional insights into their family's daily struggles and the lack of public awareness about the devastating condition.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner
The US Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling that empowers former President Donald Trump to dismiss a key FTC commissioner, potentially reshaping American consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.
FCC's Carr Accuses Kimmel of 'Harassment' Over Suspension Bid
US regulator Brendan Carr alleges late-night host Jimmy Kimmel led a 'concerted effort' to get him suspended after a spat with Senator Rand Paul, in a dramatic escalation of a political feud.
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