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Heathrow Faced Warnings Before Substation Fire That Shut Down Airport

Heathrow Airport was warned about vulnerabilities in its power supply just days before a fire at a major substation forced the closure of the...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Defends £40bn Tax Hike, Citing £25bn NHS Boost and Falling Waiting Lists

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended the government’s £40bn package of tax increases unveiled in last autumn’s budget, stating that the move enabled a vital...

UK Auto Industry Seeks Government Support as Trump Tariffs Threaten Sector

British car manufacturers are urgently calling for government assistance as hopes dwindle for a last-minute deal to avoid punishing 25% U.S. tariffs set to...

Chancellor Reeves Faces Tough Balancing Act Amid Economic Pressures

The Chancellor has ruled out tax increases and a return to austerity ahead of the upcoming economic statement, emphasizing that it is "definitely not...

UK Government Faces Backlash Over Forced Labour Loophole in Energy Bill

The UK government has pledged to tackle forced labour in supply chains after a Commons vote removed protections from the Great British Energy bill....

Ed Miliband Orders Urgent Probe into Heathrow Power Outage After Substation Fire Causes Chaos

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has launched an urgent investigation following the devastating power outage that led to the closure of Heathrow Airport on Friday,...

UK Government Borrowing Higher Than Expected in February, Adding Pressure Ahead of Spring Statement

UK government borrowing for February came in higher than expected, increasing pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares to deliver her Spring Statement...

London’s Heathrow Airport Closed After Nearby Fire Causes “Significant Power Outage”

London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest travel hubs, was forced to close on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation...

Benefit Cuts Will Push More People Into Poverty, Warns Citizens Advice Boss

The Labour government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits will drive more people into poverty and make it harder for them to find work, Citizens...

Government Announces Plans to Simplify Tax Returns for Side Hustlers

The UK government has announced a move to simplify the tax process for up to 300,000 people with side hustles, such as selling items...

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