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Christian legal group supports SA mother over school content

ADF International, the global arm of the US-based Alliance Defending Freedom, is supporting a South Australian mother considering legal action after her daughter was exposed to controversial material in a school presentation. Explore the details and the w

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.

Sunak leads 125 MPs in prostate screening call

Rishi Sunak leads cross-party alliance demanding NHS prostate cancer screening for high-risk men. Over 100 MPs urge action following David Cameron's diagnosis. Join the call for equitable healthcare.

Ben Jennings' 2025 Rachel Reeves Budget Cartoon

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.

OBR Downgrades UK Growth Forecasts Until 2030

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.

China's Poverty Strategy Outperforms US Approach

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.

Brexit's £30bn hole undermines UK economy

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.

Fiscal Uncertainty: Britain's Hidden Business Tax

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.

OBR needs rule-based framework to stay independent

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.

Former Soho toilet set to become café or shop

A former Soho toilet, once notorious as a 'cottaging' spot, is set for a new life as a café or shop. Westminster Council's plan faces criticism over the area's lack of public facilities.

London office shortage threatens 2.2m jobs

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.

Play the Budget Game: Be Chancellor for a Day

Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?

Wealth Tax Limitations in Tackling UK Inequality

Examining why a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich falls short of addressing Britain's deep-rooted inequality problems. Discover what structural changes are truly needed for economic fairness.

UK bans ticket touting for profit

The UK government has officially banned ticket reselling for profit, a move championed by artists like Radiohead. The crackdown aims to save consumers £112m annually from exploitative tout practices.

London's £600m Fraud Fightback as Crime Soars

London launches £600m justice hub to tackle fraud affecting 4.1 million people. New police HQ and courts aim to restore trust and secure the Square Mile. Discover how the City is fighting back.

New TB drug trial shows breakthrough potential

Sorfequiline, a new antibiotic, demonstrates stronger action against tuberculosis in recent trials, potentially revolutionising treatment for the disease that killed 1.23 million last year.

Inflation falls to 3.6% amid rising food costs

UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, but food prices climbed to 4.9%. The Bank of England faces pressure on interest rate decisions. Read the latest economic analysis.

Reeves Urged to Boost Economy with Narrative

Economist Paul Ormerod argues Chancellor Rachel Reeves must learn from Keynes and create a positive economic narrative to boost Britain's animal spirits and confidence.

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