A year-in-review of 2025’s global escalation risks, from NATO warnings and Russian mobilisation to cyber warfare, troop deployments and the shifting Overton window toward war readiness.
UK defence chiefs warn Britain must prepare society for potential conflict with Russia, as NATO urges higher readiness and increased arms production.
The UK government will expand the sugar tax to include sweetened milk-based drinks, plant milks and iced coffees from 2028, lowering the sugar threshold and signalling tighter fiscal policy ahead of the budget.
A full breakdown of the rumours, leaks and credible speculation surrounding the 2025 Autumn Budget — from tax rises and wealth levies to support for households and property reforms.
UK house prices fall 1.8% as sellers cut sharply ahead of the Budget. High mortgage rates, weak wages and tax uncertainty trigger biggest November drop since 2012.
A new scientific paper finds male puberty gives lasting athletic advantages, prompting Olympic officials to reconsider transgender inclusion in women’s sport.
Police warn of rising motorcycle thefts as gangs use fake banking apps to trick private sellers into handing over their bikes.
With the Budget approaching, households face tax rises, frozen wages and fuel cost hikes as the cost-of-living crisis deepens across Britain.
Rachel Reeves considers an income tax rise as the Bank of England freezes rates and households face mounting financial pressure ahead of the November Budget.
The UK has reimposed a national poultry housing order as bird flu spreads rapidly across farms. Officials warn of one of the most infectious H5N1 waves yet.