Two West Virginia National Guard Members Shot in DC
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Washington DC ambush shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces attempted murder charges. Read the latest developments.
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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.
Public Reaction to Rachel Reeves's Budget
Analysis of the public response to Rachel Reeves's budget, exploring taxpayer sentiment and the defence of long-term economic planning. Read the full debate.
Budget Plasters Fail to Heal Economic Wounds
Rachel Reeves' £26bn budget offers temporary relief but fails to address Britain's fundamental economic flaws. Without systemic reform, the bleeding continues.
Mandelson's firm advises Chinese biotech on geopolitics
Peter Mandelson's Global Counsel signed a $3m contract with WuXi AppTec for geopolitical risk mitigation after US security concerns. Explore the lobbying ties and implications.
US Ends World AIDS Day Commemoration After 35 Years
The US government will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day, marking a historic policy shift. Discover the implications for global HIV prevention efforts and public health awareness.
Man jailed for enslaving eight at London car wash
Hewa Margai sentenced to eight years for modern slavery at his Mitcham car wash. Victims, including a teen, were trafficked and abused. Read the full investigation.
Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
Seventh arrest in Manchester synagogue attack probe
A 31-year-old man arrested at Manchester Airport becomes seventh person detained in connection with October's fatal Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed two worshippers.
Bradford fire: Man intended self-immolation, court told
Sharaz Ali accused of killing ex-partner's sister and three children in house fire after relationship ended. Court hears he planned suicide by self-immolation.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
National Guard Soldiers Injured in DC Shooting
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Budget's £5m IHT cap benefits ultra-rich former non-doms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget includes a £5m inheritance tax cap for non-dom offshore trusts, a move experts say only helps individuals worth over £83m. Discover the implications.
Pope Leo Receives Thanksgiving Pie in US Visit
Pope Leo receives unexpected Thanksgiving pie gift during his inaugural US visit as Catholic leader. Watch the heartwarming moment that captured global attention.
Labour Budget Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a Labour budget, scrapping the controversial two-child benefit cap in a move set to lift thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the new fair tax measures.
Amazon's Technofeudalism: The New Economic Order
Yanis Varoufakis argues Amazon's cloud dominance creates a technofeudal system. Discover how workers and activists are fighting back in the Make Amazon Pay campaign.
Central London heating upgrade halted after resident campaign
Westminster Council pauses Pimlico District Heating upgrade until 2026 following resident protests and Energy Ombudsman intervention. Discover what this means for 3,300 homes.
Budget's Football Image Rights Tax Crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets footballers' image rights in Budget 2025, with tax experts calling the focus 'incredible'. Learn how this affects the Premier League.
West London councillor 'doesn't recall' telling rival to f*** off
Labour councillor Katherine Dunne denies using offensive language toward Tory rival during heated council meeting. Conservatives demand resignation over alleged breach of conduct.
No Scottish income tax rises, Swinney vows
First Minister John Swinney commits to no new income tax rates or bands in Scotland's next budget. Discover the political fallout and what it means for taxpayers.
Macron Unveils New Military Service for French Youth
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
Labour's 2025 Budget: A High-Stakes Election Gamble
Analysis of the 2025 Budget reveals Chancellor's risky bet on economic growth ahead of the next general election. Will Labour's fiscal plans pay off? Read the full breakdown.
Afghan national charged in Washington DC shooting ambush
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
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'.
France introduces voluntary military service for youth
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
IFS Warns Budget Tax Plans Are 'Fiscal Fiction'
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns Jeremy Hunt's budget relies on 'fiscal fiction' with unrealistic spending cuts and tax rises. Read the full analysis of the UK's financial outlook.
Car wash owner jailed for modern slavery in Mitcham
Hewa Margai, 45, imprisoned for keeping eight Romanian nationals in a squalid shed. The case was exposed by his youngest victim, a 15-year-old boy. Read the full investigation details.
Seventh arrest in Manchester synagogue terror probe
A 31-year-old man detained at Manchester Airport brings total arrests to seven over Heaton Park synagogue attack that killed two worshippers during Yom Kippur.
Government denies brain drain amid youth exodus
UK government rejects claims of brain drain as data reveals nearly half of Brits leaving are young professionals. Ministers defend tax policies despite opposition criticism.
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