Hastie Uses Bondi Attack to Push Immigration Values Agenda
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
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Data 'Wrap' Fatigue Hits Festive Season in 2025
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
Australian Coalition's Housing Policy Launched During Heatwave
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
SA Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia Resigns
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
Spotify Wrapped's New 'Listening Age' Tool Analysed
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
Help your child see past a book's cover, says advice columnist
An advice columnist offers creative solutions for parents whose voracious young readers dismiss books based on cover art. Learn how to turn a fixation into a deeper engagement with literature.
East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australian Senate Probes Fiscal Outlook and Public Sector Cuts
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
YouTube's 2025 Recap launches in the UK
YouTube has launched its first personalised 'Recap' for UK users, revealing your top videos, channels, and a viewing personality type. Discover the 2025 trends and how to find yours.
Anika Wells defends $1.2m UN General Assembly visit cost
Australian Minister Anika Wells faces questions over the $1.2 million cost of her delegation's UN trip. She defends the expenditure as vital for global engagement. Read the full defence.
Lidl Wrapped: Festive paper shows UK's top grocery buys
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Albanese reshuffles cabinet, promotes key allies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
Black Friday discounts slow UK shop price inflation
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
BOM Chief Defends $965m Website Cost Blowout
The head of Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces Senate scrutiny over a near-billion dollar website overhaul. Read the full defence and the concerns raised.
Readers debate Rachel Reeves' Budget impact
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
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.
Black Friday footfall down 7.2% amid economic fears
UK high street visits fell sharply on Black Friday as cost of living pressures bite. New data and KPMG report warn weak consumer spending will curb 2026 growth. Read the full analysis.
UK Economy Set to Cool in 2026, KPMG Warns
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
Young Investors Check Portfolios Daily, HSBC Finds
New research shows 50% of under-35s monitor investments daily, with many prioritising long-term growth over holidays and dining out. Discover how investing habits are changing.
Two-Tier Holiday Season: Wealth Gap Impacts Spending
A tale of two economies this festive season as high earners in affluent areas spend freely while others struggle with debt and inflation. Discover the data shaping UK retail.
Alex Scott exposes I'm A Celeb camp toilet tension
Former Lioness Alex Scott reveals secret jungle tension over a 'national treasure's' toilet habits after her I'm A Celebrity eviction. Get the full story.
Tom Gauld's Online Book Shopping Cartoon Satire
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly captures the modern dilemma of online book shopping versus traditional bookstores in his latest Guardian cartoon. Discover the witty observations!
Australia's Best Political Cartoons 2025 Released
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
England fans boost spending despite Ashes defeat
England cricket fans increased spending by 59% after first Test defeat in Perth, while Australian fans tightened belts. New data reveals surprising post-match spending patterns.
Monsoon owner hits out at Reeves' Budget tax rises
Adena Brands, owner of Monsoon and Accessorize, warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax increases are forcing it to stop growth investment. Read the full financial impact.
Badenoch brands Labour's welfare budget 'unchristian'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
Americans slash holiday spending as economy worries grow
Guardian readers across America reveal how rising prices and unemployment fears are forcing them to cut back on festive spending. Discover how economic uncertainty is changing holiday traditions.
Tessa Hadley Reveals Her Literary Influences
Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.
IFS Warns Budget Tax Plans Are 'Fiscal Fiction'
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
IFS Challenges Reeves' 'Fiscal Fiction' Tax Plan
The IFS warns Rachel Reeves' Budget relies on 'heroic' spending restraint, with major tax rises delayed until 2028, risking future fiscal credibility. Read the full analysis.
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