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Foreign Office Officials Visiting Mauritius Despite Collapse of Starmer’s Chagos Deal

The government of Mauritius has said it is “tired of relying on the goodwill of others” and will “escalate matters” within months if it is not handed sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. Without that cash from British taxpayers how can Mauritius abolish income tax? The Attorney-General of Mauritius Gavin Glover has told local broadcasters: “Mauritius…

Business Secretary Pre-Emptively ‘Frustrated’ at GDP Downturn from Iran War

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the economy grew by 0.5% in February, following upwardly revised growth of 0.1% in January. The Iran war beginning on the 27th of February will have something to say about March’s figures… ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said: “Growth increased further in the three months to…

Every Indicator Flashing Red in Treasury’s Own Economic Forecast Survey

The Treasury’s latest survey of independent forecasters shows every major economic indicator has worsened in a single month. Look at the data below. The sub-badges flag the worst-case forecast for those who really want to suffer… GDP Growth 2026 forecast 1.0% ▸ 0.7% ▼ LOW: 0.3% · OBR: 1.1% CPI Inflation 2026 forecast 2.5% ▸…

LISTEN: Labour Treasury Secretary Infuriates Nick Robinson With Non-Answers

Radio 4 listeners have been forced to endure another no-answer disaster interview from Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray. Even Nick Robinson was tearing his (figurative) hair out… James Murray was unable to say when the Defence Investment Plan would be produced. This is despite its months-long delay and scathing criticism of Labour’s slow…

Trump Threatens to Tear Up UK Trade Deal in Latest Starmer Attack

Trump has taken another swipe at Keir Starmer, this time in a phone interview with Sky News‘ Mark Stone. Even threatening to rip up the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal agreed last year… “It’s sad… and we gave them a good trade deal. Better than I had to. Which can always be changed… “I love your…

REVEALED: MoD Blows £16 Million on Government Credit Cards in a Single Month

Ministry of Defence staff racked up £16.3 million on taxpayer-funded procurement cards in March alone, with the spending including £133,000 in restaurants and bars and stays at The Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons. Wasn’t Starmer supposed to snip these cards in half? The transparency data, quietly published this week, reveals 5,975 transactions on MoD electronic…

Tories Raise Prices for 2026 Conference Above Inflation

The Tories have hiked prices for their 2026 Party Conference above inflation. Some confidence in renewed interest in the party’s offer this year… Conservative Party Conference — Average Price Across Tiers (Early Bird, Advance, Standard) Ticket Type 2025 Avg 2026 Avg Change % Party Member £128.67 £133.33 +£4.67 +3.6% Young Conservative £64.33 £66.67 +£2.33 +3.6%…

WATCH: Labour Climate Minister Enjoys Glacier Day Hike on Taxpayer-Funded Jolly to Chile

The Minister for Climate enjoyed a leisurely hours-long hike up to a glacier while on a taxpayer-funded “diplomatic mission” to Chile. Do DESNZ ministers enjoy a jolly even more than their jealous friends in the Foreign Office? At the end of March Katie White – a climate activist elected to parliament at the last election…

HMRC Spends More Than £6 Million on Advisers for Hated ‘Making Tax Digital’ Regime

HMRC is spending more than £6 million per year on staff to administer the hated Making Tax Digital rules, which will force self-employed and other taxpayers to file tax information five times a year. You can’t hate these guys enough… The pointless regime has as of this month begun pulling people in for the first…

WATCH: Pete Hegseth Claims Iranians Buckled Under ‘Overwhelming Pressure’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranians agreed to a ceasefire under “overwhelming pressure” and that “President Trump had the power to cripple Iran’s entire economy in minutes, but he chose mercy.” Calm down everyone – Starmer’s there now…

Starmer to Burn More Than £200,000 in Taxpayer Cash for Trip to the Gulf

Starmer is set to burn over £200,000 in taxpayer cash for a self-promotion trip to the Gulf which serves zero purpose. You’ve seen this play before… The PM is advertising his trip post-ceasefire as evidence that he is “leading international efforts” on Iran. Pass the sick cup… “The Prime Minister will travel to the Gulf…