UK's Only Desert Dungeness Looks Post-Apocalyptic
Dungeness on the Kent coastline is the UK's only desert, featuring a disused power station, abandoned huts, and a historic lighthouse, while also being a nature reserve with 600 plant species.
Category : Economy
HMRC Urged to Refund Thousands Over Child Benefit Tax Shock
HMRC faces calls to refund thousands after tribunal ruling challenges high income child benefit charge collection.
UK Government Unveils £15 Billion Cost of Living Support Package
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces £650 payments for low-income families, £300 for pensioners, and £150 for disabled, funded by windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
New Specialist Unit to Target 'Dodgy' Shops Laundering Criminal Cash
New £20m NCA unit targets vape shops, barbers, mini-marts and sweet shops laundering £1bn criminal cash annually.
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Justin Rose Compared to Ronaldo and LeBron for Investment
Justin Rose's caddie compares his investment and commitment to Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James ahead of the PGA Championship.
Jess Phillips: 'People rely on someone they love to die to afford a place to live'
Jess Phillips warns cost of living crisis forces reliance on inheritance for housing, highlighting endemic problems in health, homes and justice.
Elon Musk Hits Back at Billie Eilish: 'She's Not the Sharpest Tool in the Shed'
Elon Musk responds to Billie Eilish's criticism, calling her 'not the sharpest tool in the shed' after she labelled him a 'pathetic coward' over wealth.
State Pensioners Face £600 HMRC Clawback on Winter Fuel Payments
State pensioners earning over £35k face up to £600 HMRC clawback on Winter Fuel Payments from 2027, as two years' payments are recovered in one year.
UK Economy Shrinks by 0.1% in April as Iran War Hits Growth
UK GDP fell 0.1% in April due to Iran war effects, with services hit and energy prices rising, after 0.3% growth in March.
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UK House Prices Stall for Second Month as Summer Slump Hits Market
UK house prices stalled for a second month in June as rising interest rates hit demand, with agents warning of a summer slump and housebuilder shares falling.
Hundreds of Thousands of Pensioners Face Unexpected Tax Bills
Former minister warns 400,000 pensioners may face surprise tax bills due to state pension rise and frozen tax thresholds.
Labour’s Secret Plan for Great British Wealth Tax Exposed
A 2% wealth tax on fortunes over £100m could reverse inequality, says economist Gabriel Zucman, as Labour leadership contenders hint at taxing the rich.
UK Faces Worst Living Standards Squeeze in 18 Months
UK faces biggest living standards drop since 1956 as energy prices soar, inflation hits 8.7%, and wages fail to keep pace. OBR forecasts 2.2% fall in disposable incomes.
UK Coffee Prices Unlikely to Ease for Two Years, Lavazza Warns
Lavazza warns UK coffee prices won't drop for at least two years due to geopolitical tensions and climate change, with Arabica up 230% since 2021.
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Man City Prioritise £100m Anderson Move for Midfield Revamp
Manchester City target £100m Elliot Anderson to revamp midfield under Enzo Maresca, with the Nottingham Forest star set to become the most expensive British footballer.
Full Abolition Of Two-Child Benefit Cap Essential To Cut Poverty
Resolution Foundation warns only full abolition of two-child benefit cap will substantially cut child poverty; half-measures ineffective.
‘It feels like a worse version of Lotto’: Australians share mixed views on intergenerational wealth
Guardian Australia readers share mixed experiences of the $5.4tn intergenerational wealth transfer, from hope to anger over inequality.
Labour Must Tax Wealth, Not Just Income, to Tackle Inequality
Labour must tax wealth, not just income, to address Britain's rampant inequality, but the party remains afraid to admit it.
UK Economy Grows 0.3% in November, Beating Forecasts
UK GDP grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts of 0.1%, driven by a rebound in car production after the JLR cyber attack. Construction sector slumped.
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BBC Director General Reverses Naga Munchetty Complaint Decision
BBC director general Lord Hall reverses decision to partially uphold complaint against Naga Munchetty over Trump comments, citing insufficient grounds.
IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast, Backs Reeves' Deficit Plan
IMF upgrades UK 2026 growth forecast to 1.0%, backs Reeves' deficit reduction plan, and warns of Middle East war impact.
HMRC Clarifies State Pension Tax Rules Amid Upcoming Changes
HMRC confirms state pension is taxable but DWP doesn't deduct tax. From 2027, pensioners with only state pension income will be exempt, but details are unclear.
Help UK ceramics industry or 'lose piece of national identity', government told
Unions and thinktank urge government action to save UK ceramics industry from energy costs, cheap imports, and underinvestment, warning of loss of national identity.
Charity Donations Fall As Trust Wanes And Costs Rise
UK charity donations fell by £1.4bn in 2025 as cost of living pressures and waning trust reduce donor numbers, with only half of Britons giving.
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RBA Governor: Petrol Prices Not Main Reason for Rate Hike
RBA governor Michele Bullock says petrol prices not main reason for rate hike, as board splits 5-4 on decision amid inflation concerns.
New Zealand's Fragile Recovery Threatened by Global Oil Shock
New Zealand's economic recovery faces new threats from the Middle East conflict, with oil price rises and supply chain disruptions endangering growth that was set to outpace Australia's.
UK Faces Trumpflation Double Blow: Energy and Rates Soar
Bank of England warns of unavoidable higher inflation as UK faces Trumpflation, with energy and rates soaring due to Middle East conflict.
UK Faces Biggest Economic Hit From Iran War, OECD Warns
OECD warns UK faces biggest economic hit from Iran war, with growth slashed to 0.7% and inflation surging to 4%.
Australia's Low Tax Reality: Why Leaders Must Admit It
Acoss report debunks tax myths, shows Australia is low-taxing nation; urges reform focus on fairness, not GST hikes or income tax cuts.
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Iran War Deepens Global Economic Pain Fueling Inflation Fears
Iran war pushes oil above $110, raising petrol, diesel and food prices globally, with experts warning of significant inflation shock if conflict continues.
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