Archive: 2025/11
Jeremy Hunt's 2024 Budget Still Shapes Labour's Tax Dilemma: £40bn Hikes and 2p NI Rise Echo in 2025
Jeremy Hunt's 2024 budget imposed £40bn in tax hikes and a 2p National Insurance rise, creating a fiscal trap now forcing Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse her party's tax promises — with lasting economic consequences.
Trump Administration Freezes $30 Billion in Federal Spending Using Hidden Budget Tactics
The Trump administration froze $30 billion in federal spending using pocket rescissions and deferrals, bypassing Congress. The first such move in 50 years targeted USAID, EPA, and NSF, reshaping budget power dynamics ahead of the September 30 fiscal deadline.
South West England braces for 4°C freeze after record-breaking mild November
After 33 UK weather stations broke November temperature records, South West England faces a 4°C freeze as the Met Office warns of frost and sharp cold following an unusually warm start to the month.
Joe Walsh Net Worth 2025: Music Legend and CEO Both Worth Tens of Millions
In 2025, musician Joe Walsh of the Eagles has a $75-80M net worth from royalties and real estate, while CEO Joe Walsh of Thryv Holdings holds $24-28M in stock. A third Joe Walsh, the former Illinois congressman, ended in debt after costly campaigns.
Pauline Quirke's Family Shares Dementia Update, Announces Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK
Pauline Quirke’s family shared a heartfelt update on her dementia journey four years after diagnosis, revealing she remains joyful and connected. They announced a fundraising push for Alzheimer’s Research UK, shifting from privacy to advocacy.
European Parliament Preserves Ilaria Salis' Immunity by Single Vote Amid Hungarian Legal Challenge
The European Parliament narrowly preserved Italian MEP Ilaria Salis' immunity, blocking Hungary's bid to prosecute her over a 2023 protest incident—a decision revealing deep political fractures across the EU.