Progressive politicians and activists are successfully linking emissions cuts to cost-of-living concerns, gaining public support as climate impacts drive up bills. Discover the new affordability agenda.
Brad Chilcott argues that peace this Christmas requires building a more equal Australia, not divisive politics. He highlights how systemic disadvantage fuels discontent.
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
PM Keir Starmer hits back at budget critics, insisting Rachel Reeves was right to impose £26bn tax rises. Labour promises long-term economic renewal plan.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget. Watch City AM's live reaction show from the London Stock Exchange with top political and City experts.
Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget details revealed prematurely as OBR publishes forecasts early. Growth downgraded and tax rises confirmed ahead of Chancellor's statement.
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
UK chancellors prioritise fiscal rule compliance over sound economic policy, creating budget farces. Discover why debt continues to climb despite political promises.
Britain's public finances remain constrained by £439bn lockdown borrowing as analysis reveals costs outweighed benefits. Discover the economic trade-offs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes Budget with stamp duty scrapped for new listings but a dozen tax rises. Growth forecasts remain bleak. Join our live analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's post-Brexit economic reality as budget pressures mount. Will Labour dare tell the truth about Britain's European predicament?
Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities abroad as economic pressures mount. Discover why citizens are abandoning their homeland despite deep emotional ties.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
The Democratic Party is unifying around Bernie Sanders-style economic populism, with James Carville now advocating for a $20 minimum wage and universal childcare. This shift could help Democrats win back working-class voters.
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers sharp commentary on Rachel Reeves' 2025 budget through his latest Guardian illustration. Explore the visual critique of UK economic policy.
Rachel Reeves to reveal OBR's downgraded UK growth forecasts for next five years, blaming Tory underinvestment. Budget measures aim to offset £20bn annual tax shortfall.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under fire for 'shambolic' pre-budget management as economists blame speculation for flatlining UK growth. Key events from the CBI conference.
New research reveals China's systematic poverty reduction has dramatically cut extreme poverty while US inequality widens. Discover the contrasting approaches shaping global economic futures.
Santa Monica faces unprecedented challenges with empty shops, safety concerns and financial distress. Discover the city manager's bold plan to revive this iconic beach destination.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
Rachel Reeves' autumn budget ignores the Brexit-shaped hole costing Britain billions. As economic growth stalls, experts urge single market return to fix structural damage.
MP Liam Byrne warns Britain's fiscal instability is a major tax on growth. Discover the five key shifts needed to unlock investment and rebuild the UK's growth machine for the AI age.
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces calls to implement transparent forecasting rules as it prepares to cut productivity growth estimates. Learn how this could protect fiscal credibility.
UK consumer confidence has cratered to -19, with Brits bracing for tax rises. Discover the bleak GfK survey findings and what it means for the economy ahead of the Budget.
London faces a major economic risk as office space shortage threatens 2.2m jobs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to act now to protect UK competitiveness against global rivals.