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Fiscal watchdog the OBR is reported to have warned that welfare cuts will not save ministers the £5 billion they had expected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out how she will balance the books against a backdrop of economic stagnation.

The process of gutting the department will require approval from Congress, which might be hard to secure.

A review of the English school curriculum is currently underway. The review’s recently released interim report makes clear that the current education system is not working well for all young people – in particular those with special educational needs and from more deprived backgrounds.

Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says cuts will save UK billions per year, but advocacy groups slam move as ‘immoral’.

With the OECD projecting global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, and trade policies continuing to shift unpredictably, businesses worldwide face a range of new challenges. From ongoing supply chain uncertainties to changes in consumer demand, leaders across industries are seeking strategies to stay competitive.

For decades, international students have contributed to Canada’s research enterprise, workforce development and economic growth.

Millions of disabled and long-term sick claimants could see their benefits slashed by as much as £1,200 a year as Rachel Reeves pushes ahead with major welfare cuts.