Lords block Labour employment bill amid business concerns
Hereditary peers defend vote against Labour's employment legislation, arguing business experience trumps government claims. Discover why major business groups support their stance.
Category : Politics
Peers debate assisted dying bill in House of Lords
House of Lords faces scrutiny over assisted dying bill procedures. Read expert opinions on this critical life-and-death legislation debate shaping UK's future.
Budget 2025: How Your Finances Are Affected
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Budget. Discover how her announcements on Wednesday 26 November impact your personal finances with our interactive calculator.
Who's negotiating the Ukraine peace deal?
An in-depth look at the US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials leading high-stakes peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi to end the nearly four-year war. Discover the key players.
Labour's Tax and Spend Budget Gamble Analysed
In-depth analysis of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's autumn budget. Has her tax and spending gamble done enough to silence critics? Read our full breakdown.
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.
Labour's Budget: £26bn Tax Rises Hit Working Families
Rachel Reeves delivers Benefits Budget with £26bn tax increases despite previous pledges. Frozen thresholds and new charges will cost hardworking families. Read the analysis.
Reeves abolishes two-child benefit cap in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget abolishes the two-child benefit cap, a move celebrated by Labour MPs that will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Discover the key measures.
Peterlee's Budget Disappointment: Labour's Lost Stronghold
Residents of Peterlee, a former Labour stronghold now backing Reform, express deep disappointment with the Chancellor's budget, citing a lack of vision for growth and support for working people.
Teenager stabbed in Surrey Quays, no arrests made
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds on Rope Street, Surrey Quays. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with info.
Budget 2025: Check Your Income Change
Use our exclusive interactive calculator to see precisely how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's 2025 Budget tax and spending plans will impact your personal finances. Find out now!
Budget 2025: Salary Sacrifice Tax Raid Confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget imposes a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice, risking retirement savings. Discover the impact on your pension and take-home pay.
Farmers defy tractor ban in Westminster tax protest
Farmers ignored a police tractor ban to protest Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax changes at Westminster. The demonstration caused significant disruption on Budget Day.
UK Budget Imposes Record Tax Burden After OBR Leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget takes UK into uncharted tax territory with £26bn in rises. Historic OBR leak caused market turmoil as details revealed.
£2,000 Cap on Salary Sacrifice Pensions Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2,000 cap on tax-free salary sacrifice pension contributions from 2029. Discover how this impacts your savings and the UK's finances.
Reeves's £26bn Tax Budget Lands on Struggling Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's second budget unveils £26bn in tax rises, targeting wealthier households amid OBR growth downgrades. Will it reassure markets and boost growth?
Artificial Pitch Causes Footballer's Failed Doping Test
Vålerenga calls for anti-doping changes after player ingested banned substance from rubber crumb pitch. Landmark case highlights environmental risks in sport.
Budget 2025: Higher Taxes on Pensions, Isas and Savings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget unveils a tax shake-up affecting cash Isas, pensions, and investment income. Discover how the changes could impact your finances from 2026.
Paan Spit Costs London Council £30K a Year
Brent Council spends over £30,000 annually cleaning paan, a chewing tobacco. The zero-tolerance crackdown includes fines and health workshops. Discover the full story.
Military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau after elections
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have taken 'total control', suspending elections and closing borders. Explore the latest developments in this volatile West African nation.
Budget: £10bn Tax Gap Plan with US Whistleblower Scheme
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a US-style whistleblower scheme to close the tax gap, targeting an extra £10bn by 2029-30. Discover the new HMRC powers and enforcement measures.
Budget 2025: Business Rates Changes Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces lower business rates for retail and hospitality, funded by a new levy on large properties. Discover the full impact on UK high streets.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: £26bn Tax Rise Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second Budget introduces £26bn in tax rises. Use our guide to understand how the new fiscal measures will impact your personal finances.
US Reps Call for Trump Envoy's Firing After Kremlin Call
Republicans and Democrats demand Steve Witkoff's removal after leaked call shows him advising Moscow on Ukraine peace deal. Read the explosive details.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 for younger savers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Cash ISA reduction to £12,000 from April 2027 while increasing savings tax rates. Discover how this impacts your financial future.
Final Criminal Case Against Donald Trump Dismissed
The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump has been formally dismissed, ending the last criminal prosecution against the former US President. Read the full details.
2025 Budget Impact: Tax, Pensions and Energy Bills
Discover how the 2025 UK Budget affects your taxes, pension contributions and energy bills. Learn what changes mean for your household finances.
Croydon volunteers protect children after school
Croydon Community Action Guardians use local knowledge and conflict resolution training to safeguard young people. Discover how this community-led initiative is making streets safer.
UK Budget 2025: Online Gambling Tax Doubles to 40%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, raising £1.1bn by 2030. Discover how this impacts gambling shares and government funding.
Noem authorised deportation flights against court order
US Justice Department reveals Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directed deportation flights to El Salvador to continue, despite a federal judge's order. Explore the legal battle.
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