The Labour Party, under leader Sir Keir Starmer, is grappling with rising government borrowing costs that pose a threat to its economic credibility. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ commitment to strict fiscal rules is in jeopardy as the Office for Budget Responsibility’s…
An analysis by BBC Verify reveals that several local councils in England are required to significantly increase housing construction, with some targets set at over 400% of recent delivery levels. In total, 16 councils face demands to help meet the…
Lily Allen has decided to take a break from her podcast, ‘Miss Me?’, for the next few weeks due to declining mental health and ongoing personal struggles, including panic attacks. In a recent episode, she expressed feeling overwhelmed and unable…
UK government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels in years, driven by rising bond yields and economic uncertainty. The implications for citizens include potential spending cuts by the government, increased tax burdens, and volatility in the mortgage market. With…
Elon Musk has fueled online misinformation regarding former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown and 2008 claims about grooming gangs stemming from a baseless Home Office memo. Investigations by BBC Verify reveal no evidence of such a document. The narrative gained…
UK borrowing costs are at their highest in years due to rising bond yields, affected by global economic uncertainties and domestic inflation. The government’s increased borrowing expenses may lead to spending cuts and tax increases, impacting public services and personal…
Pierre Poilievre, the 45-year-old leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, is gaining traction as a potential Prime Minister following Justin Trudeau’s announcement to step down. Poilievre’s low-tax, small government vision resonates with many Canadians frustrated by economic issues. Though he has…
Recent wildfires in Malibu, Los Angeles County, have severely impacted the coastline, transforming luxurious homes into charred ruins. The Palisades fire, which began earlier this week, has consumed over 17,000 acres and created significant visibility issues due to pervasive smoke….
The article explores the ongoing geopolitical tensions over the Arctic region, highlighting the interests of various nations in accessing natural resources and establishing territorial claims. As climate change opens up new shipping routes and resources, countries are engaged in strategic…
A judge has dismissed James Howells’ legal attempt to recover a hard drive containing £600 million worth of Bitcoin, which he claims was mistakenly discarded in a landfill in Newport. Howells argued for access to the landfill but was denied…
Elon Musk has come under scrutiny for spreading misinformation online about former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown in relation to supposed police guidelines on child grooming. A BBC Verify investigation debunked these claims, revealing that there is no evidence of…
Scientists have successfully extracted a 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctica, the oldest known sample of its kind. This 2.8 km-long core contains ancient air bubbles that could help unravel climate mysteries related to glacial cycles and human survival. The…
