Cost of Living
State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%
The UK state pension is projected to cross £13,000 a year driven by 3.9% wage growth, sparking debates over fiscal sustainability and retiree tax exemptions.
Dan Thomas quits as Reform Wales leader after police involvement
Reform Wales leader Dan Thomas has stepped down following police involvement over the weekend, while Senedd member Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defected to Plaid Cymru.
Kazakhstan and South Korea discuss doubling trade during Tokayev visit
During an official visit to Seoul, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed doubling bilateral trade turnover and unveiled a new 2027-2030 economic roadmap.
ADHD is not being overdiagnosed, major Government report set to find
A landmark UK Government review is set to conclude that ADHD and autism are not widely overdiagnosed across the country, according to The i Paper.
Anthropic study projects AI could boost US GDP 32% by 2030 but disrupt jobs
A new working paper from the Anthropic Institute explores how artificial intelligence could expand the U.S. economy by 2030 while threatening labor market disruption.
NATO Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 Attacks
World leaders and survivors gathered to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, while the CIA released declassified intelligence briefings.
Bank of England expected to raise interest rates four times
Money market traders are heavily betting that the Bank of England will raise interest rates four times by next summer, pushing the rate to 4.75% as energy costs surge.
Social Security’s Trump Bump-Led 2027 COLA Is Set to Make History 3 Different Ways
Driven by tariffs and energy disruptions, Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is projected to offer beneficiaries a larger increase, though experts warn rising expenses may absorb the gains.
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The UK economy expanded by an unexpected 0.4 per cent in July, propelled by a surge in artificial intelligence activity and tech sector growth.
Met Police launch investigation into Reform UK donations following sting
The Metropolitan Police have launched a formal criminal investigation into Reform UK following an undercover television sting capturing senior party figures discussing foreign funding.
The hidden benefits crisis of 42,000 teenagers quiet quitting college
An investigation by the Children's Commissioner revealed that tens of thousands of teenagers enrolled in colleges are severely absent, masking a hidden NEET population.
ADHD and anxiety benefit claimants face cuts for job support
Unemployed young people with conditions like ADHD and anxiety face sweeping welfare overhauls that could replace benefit payments with employment support.
Tommy Robinson faces allegations over hundreds of thousands in donations
A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation alleges right-wing activist Tommy Robinson mishandled hundreds of thousands of pounds in supporter donations.
Israel-UK intelligence sharing could be harmed after West Bank row
New UK sanctions targeting West Bank settlements have triggered a severe diplomatic crisis with Israel, threatening intelligence-sharing ties between the allies.
British men aiding Putin army recruiters remain active after UK fighter death
British men who helped a Yorkshire volunteer join Russian forces remain active abroad, raising questions over the enforcement of domestic laws.
Sussex University student skips lectures over bus fare costs
Rising commuting costs are forcing university students to skip lectures when single classes fail to justify expensive bus fares. This reflects a broader financial squeeze across higher education.
Greece Unveils 17 Measures to Cut Taxes and Boost Incomes
The Greek government has unveiled a sweeping package of 17 economic reforms aimed at reducing taxes and raising wages across the country.
Lloyds Bank reports first annual UK house price fall in nearly three years
UK property values have declined on an annual basis for the first time in nearly three years, falling by 0.4% to £298,468 as rising borrowing costs squeeze buyers.
Australian general practices warned over bulk billing reforms viability
Australian general practices face operational warnings regarding the commercial viability of sweeping federal bulk-billing reforms amid rising business costs.
Jaguar Land Rover faces 4,000 job cuts ahead of redundancy rollout
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a voluntary redundancy programme threatening up to 4,000 jobs, triggering urgent talks between ministers and union leaders.