UK economy defies forecasts with 0.1% August growth ahead of Healey’s Budget
The UK economy grew 0.1% in August, defying forecasts of a contraction as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget. What’s driving resilience—and the risks ahead.
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London’s PhotoMonth 2026: How images are reshaping climate and conflict narratives
From Kolkata’s streets to Guantánamo’s isolation cells, London’s PhotoMonth 2026 reveals how photography is reframing climate crises and human rights. A festival at the intersection of art and activism.
Poland’s tech leap: How innovation is reshaping its post-Soviet economy
Poland’s rapid economic transformation since the Soviet era is driven by tech innovation, but rising costs and AI risks test its progress. A look at the challenges ahead.
Football’s reckoning: governance, race and the battle for English sport’s soul
From Manchester United’s ownership crisis to racial abuse in the Championship, English football faces a week of reckoning over governance, accountability and its values.
UK health and economy: The hidden costs shaping society in 2026
From endometriosis to lung cancer in non-smokers, health inequalities weigh on the UK. Meanwhile, modest GDP growth masks deeper economic strains.
UK economy defies forecasts as households face £14k bill surge
August’s 0.1% GDP growth beats expectations ahead of Healey’s budget, while TUC warns households have paid £13,961 extra on bills since 2021—what’s next for UK finances?
North Korea-China bridge opens as UK land ownership stays hidden
A new bridge linking North Korea and China opens after 12 years of delays, while the UK delays plans to make land ownership data free—two moves reshaping regional power and domestic transparency.