PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.
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Rachel Reeves faces resignation calls after budget pledge broken
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense pressure to resign after breaking a key manifesto pledge on taxes to fund welfare changes. Analysis of the political fallout and public reaction.
Labour's Reluctance to Use Power After Landslide Win
Keir Starmer's government has a historic majority but is slow to act, argues John McTernan. Analysis of the Budget, growth delays, and the need for decisive leadership.
Starmer's Budget Plan for UK Economic Renewal
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.
Squeezed Middle Class Threatens Labour's Support
Middle-income families face growing financial pressure as tax freezes and economic uncertainty create voter anxiety. Could this be Labour's undoing?
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
Labour's Budget Criticised for Short-Term Focus
Rachel Reeves' first budget faces backlash for missing key opportunities on tax reform and green investment while failing to address long-term economic challenges.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal rights
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
Government ditches day-one unfair dismissal policy
Labour waters down its flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold. Find out what this U-turn means for businesses and employees.
Labour U-turns on workers' rights manifesto pledge
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
Voters feel let down by 'tinkering' autumn budget
Exclusive focus group reveals former Tory voters' disappointment with Labour's budget measures. Discover why key supporters feel the government is 'tinkering around the edges'.
Reeves' Budget: Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Pain
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a high-stakes budget offering immediate relief but deferring significant tax increases. Will this gamble pay off for Labour's political future? Analysis inside.
Reeves' 2025 Budget Inflames Britain's Economic Mood
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
Labour's Budget: Gains for Families, Cuts Looming
Rachel Reeves' first budget lifts 350,000 children from poverty but faces OBR warnings of future Osborne-style cuts. Analysis of the fiscal strategy and its impact on public services.
Labour's £26bn budget gamble to buy time
Rachel Reeves delivers a £26bn tax-raising budget with only 20% directly helping households. Analysis reveals this is more about political survival than economic transformation.
Reeves' Budget Averts Labour Crisis But Dangers Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes budget that stabilises Labour government but faces multiple implementation risks. Analysis of key measures and political fallout.
Reeves' Budget Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a Labour-core Budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift a million children from poverty. Discover the key measures and political impact.
Autumn Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves' Tax Plans Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with major tax changes expected. Watch live at 12:30pm as Labour faces crucial economic test. Full analysis of property, pension and income tax measures.
Reeves' High-Stakes Budget Could Make or Break Starmer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a colossal reset budget amid Labour turmoil. Follow live coverage of this pivotal moment for Keir Starmer's government and the UK economy.
Reeves Faces Brexit Reality in Budget Struggles
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's post-Brexit economic reality as budget pressures mount. Will Labour dare tell the truth about Britain's European predicament?
CBI Chair Condemns Labour's Employment Rights Bill
CBI chair Rupert Soames criticises the Labour government's Employment Rights Bill, warning it will increase hiring costs and regulatory burdens. Read the full business reaction.
Budget Week: A Defining Moment for UK Government
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her first budget, we examine the high stakes for the UK government and Keir Starmer's diplomatic efforts in Johannesburg. Tune in for the full analysis.
Labour freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
Labour's £30bn Budget: Starmer Fights for Survival
Keir Starmer's government unveils a major tax-and-spend budget amid a £20bn financial black hole. Analysis reveals the political risks and broken manifesto promises.
Reeves Signals Welfare Cuts After Previous Rebellion
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints at further welfare reforms despite previous £5bn plan failure. Will scrapping the two-child benefit cap ease Labour backbench tensions?
UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Moved to 2030
Labour confirms the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales will start in 2030, five years earlier than planned. Get the latest on the EV transition and industry concerns.
Rachel Reeves' Crucial Budget for Economic Stability
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a pivotal budget to restore economic calm. Can she deliver bold tax-and-spend decisions to make future budgets reassuringly dull?
Four Labour Figures Could Beat Starmer in Poll
New polling shows four senior Labour politicians could defeat Keir Starmer in a leadership contest. Discover who leads the potential challenge and what it means for Labour's future.
Reeves' Budget Crisis: Labour's High-Stakes Fiscal Test
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces budget chaos before delivering crucial fiscal statement. Will Labour's economic plan survive market scepticism and political pressure?
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