As traditional banks retreat, private credit is stepping in to fund British businesses. Discover how this $2.1tn shadow banking sector is transforming corporate lending while raising regulatory concerns.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering a radical reform of inheritance tax that could see the controversial levy replaced with a lifetime gifts tax system, potentially transforming wealth transfer in Britain.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reveals her biggest economic fear - the explosive growth of non-bank lending that could trigger the next global financial crisis.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's bold plan to crack down on wealthy tax avoiders and close loopholes costing Britain billions. Exclusive interview reveals tough new stance on tax fairness.
Senior Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from frontbench position following disagreement with Keir Starmer's approach to child sexual exploitation inquiry, highlighting party divisions.
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey was brutally attacked and robbed during an official visit to Kenya, sustaining serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes significant pre-election commitment, vowing Labour will not increase VAT on private education in their first budget, marking a major policy clarification.
Labour frontbencher Steve Reed faces criticism after suggesting a respected Muslim charity in East London had extremist links without providing evidence, sparking accusations of Islamophobia.
Marvel star Karen Gillan shares chilling true story of stranger trying to steal sleeping baby from her arms, revealing how the traumatic experience inspired her new horror film 'The Shadow'.
Keir Starmer orchestrates major Labour Party reshuffle as Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell emerge as frontrunners for deputy leadership position, signalling new political direction.
Explosive leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal tensions between Liberal frontbenchers Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Sussan Ley, exposing internal party divisions and strategic disagreements.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reveals how Russia is using a covert maritime fleet to launch long-range drone attacks targeting European infrastructure and energy facilities.
Shadow Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell opens up about her 20-year friendship with Keir Starmer, sharing intimate details about their bond and how it shapes Labour's political strategy.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes definitive statement rejecting wealth tax proposals, positioning Labour as pro-business ahead of potential government
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's increasing reliance on the Supreme Court's emergency procedures to secure favourable rulings outside normal legal channels, raising constitutional concerns.
Irish actress Danielle Galligan reveals her journey from Netflix's Shadow and Bone to leading role in Kin, discussing character transformations and career breakthroughs.
An explosive investigation reveals how Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices are using the 'shadow docket' to push through conservative rulings without public scrutiny, raising serious concerns about judicial transparency.
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie unexpectedly quits opposition frontbench, citing personal reasons and sparking speculation about political future and party dynamics.
In an unprecedented spiritual gathering, the Bishop of London addressed the new Labour government during their cabinet retreat at Canterbury Cathedral, offering moral guidance and calling for ethical leadership.
Labour's David Lammy reveals shocking antisemitic harassment during Manchester visit, calling for zero tolerance against Jewish hate crimes in UK politics.
Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Peter Dutton's frontbench team, citing fundamental disagreements over the Coalition's hardline immigration stance in major blow to opposition unity.
In a stunning political development, Defence Minister Andrew Hastie has resigned from Peter Dutton's shadow cabinet, triggering a major Conservative reshuffle just days before Parliament resumes.
Exclusive investigation reveals how French special forces boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel that intelligence services connected to multiple drone strikes on European targets.
The captain of a Russian-linked oil tanker from the so-called 'shadow fleet' will stand trial in France, marking a significant escalation in Western efforts to enforce sanctions against Moscow.
Elite French troops boarded a Russian oil tanker suspected of violating sanctions in Danish waters, as Vladimir Putin's 'shadow fleet' faces escalating Western countermeasures.
In a stunning covert operation, French special forces have boarded and seized two Russian oil tankers suspected of smuggling sanctioned crude, marking a dramatic escalation in Western efforts to enforce oil price caps.
Emmanuel Macron declares France will not be intimidated as Russian intelligence vessels probe European maritime boundaries, escalating tensions in the Black Sea region.
In a stunning escalation of maritime tensions, French special forces have boarded a Russian-operated oil tanker suspected of involvement in covert underwater drone operations near Danish waters. The dramatic intervention occurred as Western intelligence a
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced vocal protests from pro-Palestine demonstrators during her flagship economic address in London, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
A tribute to the extraordinary career of illustrator Antony Maitland, whose evocative artwork for authors like Rosemary Sutcliff and Leon Garfield brought classic children's literature to life for generations.