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.
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£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.
Russian Official Posts AI Trump Image in Peace Plan Row
Russian official Kirill Dmitriev shares AI-generated Trump image amid scepticism over Ukraine ceasefire plan. Read the latest developments in the diplomatic controversy.
Teen girl arrested in fatal Pomona shooting
A 13-year-old girl is in custody after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pomona, California. Police are investigating the motive for the crime. Follow for updates.
Army's Ajax vehicle injures troops again
The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.
France Revives Military Service Amid European Defence Push
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
Europe's Critical Role in Ukraine Peace Deal
As US-Russia negotiations threaten Ukraine's sovereignty, Europe faces moment of truth. Can seized Russian assets prevent unjust peace? Read analysis.
Gaza ceasefire talks continue amid remains exchange
Israel and Hamas begin next phase of ceasefire negotiations as remains exchange continues. Turkish, Qatari and Egyptian officials discuss Gaza stabilisation force and reconstruction.
West Ham Relegation Could Cost Taxpayers £2.5m Annually
Sadiq Khan faces urgent pressure to secure a London Stadium naming rights deal as West Ham's potential relegation threatens a £2.5m annual taxpayer shortfall. Discover the financial stakes.
Labour's First Budget: Key Tax and Benefit Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap and introducing a mansion tax. Discover what it means for your finances.
Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Badenoch slams 'shameless' Reeves in tense Budget row
Tensions erupt in Commons as Kemi Badenoch launches personal attack on Rachel Reeves, slamming her 'untenable' position and demanding her resignation. Read the full explosive exchange.
Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.
OSF President Pledges Legal Action Against Trump
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
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