Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity in her second Budget, addressing cost of living pressures while highlighting economic progress. Live coverage and analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a raft of tax increases in the 2025 Budget, targeting a £30bn financial shortfall while pledging investment in public services.
London is set for three days of snow in December, with flurries forecast for the 12th, 13th, and 29th. Discover the detailed outlook for the capital's wintry weather.
Experts debate the value of pre-Budget leaks. Does it prevent government mistakes or create costly uncertainty for the UK? Read the analysis.
Bond investors are preparing for potential gilt and sterling volatility ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, with fiscal credibility and inflation outlook in focus. Discover the market's reaction to Rachel Reeves' spending plans.
UK chancellors prioritise fiscal rule compliance over sound economic policy, creating budget farces. Discover why debt continues to climb despite political promises.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?
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?
Huda Ammori challenges Palestine Action's ban under anti-terrorism laws in secret court proceedings critics call 'unavoidably unfair'. Learn about the CMP system.
Analysis of Trump's leaked 28-point Ukraine peace plan. Is it capitulation to Russia or a basis for negotiation? Listen to The World podcast for expert insight.
Exclusive analysis reveals Steve Witkoff's deep Russian engagements, drafting peace plans with Moscow and advising Putin's aide on Trump. Serious questions emerge about US foreign policy direction.
As Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys, his adviser Steve Witkoff reportedly coaches Russians on appealing to the president. Meanwhile, California faces mass coastal oil drilling.
Venezuela's President Maduro brandishes a sword and vows to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government amid rising tensions and accusations of election fraud.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multibillion-pound shortfall in crucial autumn budget. Key priorities include NHS waiting lists, national debt and cost of living crisis.
As casualties mount, Ukrainian women are joining drone units in growing numbers. Meet the pilots carrying the psychological weight of a brutal combat environment.
An investigation into HMP Nottingham reveals how staff reductions triggered a descent into violence, drug use and suicide, symbolising Britain's prison crisis.
Whistleblower reveals how Queensland police missed multiple opportunities to prevent Hannah Clarke and her three children's murders through coercive control laws.
Exclusive insight into the frantic diplomatic push for a Ukraine peace deal. From a 28-point Trump plan to Abu Dhabi talks, discover the latest twists. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
Exclusive report on the whirlwind week of Ukraine peace talks. From Trump's 28-point plan to Abu Dhabi summits, discover if a ceasefire is imminent. Read the latest analysis.
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
Donald Trump states Russia is 'making concessions' in Ukraine peace deal negotiations, while Kyiv and Moscow signal major sticking points remain. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump sends envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin as his Ukraine peace plan is 'fine-tuned'. Read the latest on the diplomatic efforts and the ongoing war.
Sir Richard Branson announces the death of his wife, Joan Templeman, his partner for 50 years. Discover their love story and family life. Read more.
Discover how the extended income tax threshold freeze announced in the Budget will impact your finances and why it's called a 'stealth tax'. Learn about fiscal drag now.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth orders Navy investigation into Senator Mark Kelly's comments, as Kelly accuses Trump of using FBI to 'intimidate and harass' Democrats.