Trump's golf trips could cost taxpayers $300m
Donald Trump's golf travel has cost US taxpayers $71m since January, with total spending potentially reaching a staggering $300m. Discover the full financial impact.
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Black Friday Regrets: 59% of Brits Admit Bad Buys
A new survey reveals the Black Friday purchases Brits most regret, with clothes and takeaways topping the list. Discover the full ranking and expert spending tips.
Australia's Public Sector Faces 5% Budget Cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms department heads must identify savings from lower-priority spending, denying major job cuts while redirecting funds to Medicare and tax relief.
GOP Cuts Grid Funding as Energy Prices Soar
Senate Republicans propose slashing funding for US energy grid modernisation by 25%, a move critics warn could exacerbate rising household bills and grid reliability issues. Discover the implications.
Black Friday 2025: UK Shoppers Set for £14bn Spend
UK shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £14 billion this Black Friday weekend. Discover the top spending trends and expert tips to avoid scams and find genuine deals.
Poll: 67% Prefer Spending Cuts to Tax Rises in Budget
New polling reveals 67% of Britons want Rachel Reeves to cut government spending rather than increase taxes in this week's crucial Budget. Discover the public's verdict on Labour's economic leadership.
Two-Thirds of Britons Want Spending Cuts Over Tax Rises
New poll reveals overwhelming public preference for spending reductions rather than tax increases to address Budget black hole. Read the full analysis ahead of Wednesday's crucial announcement.
State Pension deferral can boost income by £700 a year
Brits nearing retirement can boost their State Pension by nearly £700 annually by deferring claims. Discover if this little-known DWP option is right for you.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
Reform UK's £25bn Plan to Avoid Tax Hikes
Nigel Farage's Reform UK unveils five major spending cuts totalling £25bn, challenging Rachel Reeves to avoid 'treacherous' tax rises on Britons. Will the Chancellor listen?
CSIRO cuts 350 jobs in major blow to Australian science
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Badenoch Urges Welfare Reform Over Tax Hikes
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers stark warning to Labour government, urging radical spending cuts and welfare reform over tax increases in upcoming budget.
Supermarket cuts prices on 200+ essentials in cost battle
A leading UK supermarket has launched dramatic price cuts on over 200 everyday items, bringing relief to shoppers struggling with rising food costs. The strategic move targets staples including bread, milk, and fresh produce.
IFS: Reeves faces worst economic inheritance since WWII
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's economic reality as experts warn of 'dark clouds' gathering over public finances, with tough decisions on tax and spending looming.
90% of UK households slash spending amid bill crisis
New Which? research reveals nearly 90% of British households are cutting back on essentials amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, with energy and food prices hitting hardest.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Crisis: Tax Hikes Exposed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as leaked documents reveal potential tax hikes and spending cuts, contradicting Labour's election promises. Exclusive analysis shows the economic challenges ahead.
Starmer: Tories may 'max out credit card' before election
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of planning irresponsible pre-election spending that could cripple the next government, as he outlines his party's economic priorities.
Canada's recession budget imposes austerity measures
The Canadian government has unveiled a stark austerity budget featuring sweeping spending cuts and tax increases as the nation confronts its first recession in over a decade. Key public services face significant reductions while households brace for finan
Farage's Reform UK unveils radical economic overhaul
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party announces dramatic economic policy featuring £40bn tax cuts, public spending freeze, and immigration reduction targets ahead of potential power-sharing talks.
US Government Shutdown Threat Over Trump SNAP Comments
America faces another potential government shutdown as former President Trump's controversial remarks about food stamp programmes intensify Republican demands for spending cuts, creating a political standoff that could halt federal operations.
Farage Unveils Reform UK's Radical Tax Cut Vision
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK as the 'new opposition' with ambitious tax-cutting agenda, targeting £50,000 earners and pledging dramatic government spending reductions in major policy speech.
Rachel Reeves's economic credibility crisis deepens
The new Chancellor's economic blueprint faces mounting scepticism as growth forecasts disappoint and spending cuts loom. Can Rachel Reeves restore confidence in her fiscal strategy?
Chancellor's Budget Wishlist: Key Demands Revealed
As the Chancellor prepares his crucial Autumn Budget, industry leaders and economists reveal their urgent priorities for tackling Britain's economic challenges and driving growth.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Reeves admits Labour "got it wrong" on welfare cuts
Labour's new Chancellor makes stunning admission about past welfare stance as she confronts Britain's economic reality. Exclusive analysis of her first major interview.
Insiders Bet on Record UK Government Shutdown
Senior government officials are privately predicting the longest shutdown in British political history as ministers and civil servants remain locked in bitter disputes over spending cuts and policy direction, with no resolution in sight.
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.
Rachel Reeves faces £20bn Labour budget black hole
Labour's Chancellor-in-waiting faces tough spending decisions as Treasury analysis reveals massive funding shortfall, forcing potential tax rises or spending cuts.
Amazon axes hundreds more UK jobs in new cuts
Amazon continues its global workforce reduction with significant cuts to its UK operations, affecting hundreds of employees across multiple divisions including its streaming and Alexa teams.
Newsom Challenges Trump in Powerful State Address
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers powerful State of the State address positioning himself as Democratic alternative to Donald Trump, focusing on economic prosperity and democratic values.
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