UK Budget: £1.1bn Gambling Tax Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major gambling tax overhaul, raising online duties to generate over £1bn. Discover the impact on operators and players.
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OBR: UK Tax Burden Hits Record High
The OBR warns Rachel Reeves' Budget leaves UK finances vulnerable as the tax burden hits an all-time high. Discover the full impact on households and the economy.
Cash ISA limit slashed by £8,000 for under-65s
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts the tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65. Discover how this budget move impacts your savings and the economy.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax package including extended income tax freeze and mansion tax after OBR accidentally leaks details. Read the full breakdown.
Cyber attack disrupts two major London councils
Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council hit by a major cyber attack, disrupting services for 360,000 residents. Emergency plans are now in effect.
Nusrat Ghani: The MP Overseeing Rachel Reeves' Budget
Discover how Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani became a political star after firmly chairing the Budget debate, her historic career, and her sharp handling of MPs.
New £255 Electric Vehicle Tax Confirmed for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, costing drivers up to £255 annually from 2028. Get the full details on the Autumn Budget's motoring reforms.
UK Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze to 2030-31. Discover how fiscal drag will increase your tax bill and what it means for your finances.
Sarkozy convicted in final appeal over illegal campaign funds
France's highest court upholds Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing, with spending nearly double legal limit. Former president must serve sentence.
Nigeria's Complex Security Crisis Explained
Exploring Nigeria's multifaceted security crisis involving religious persecution, farmer-herder conflicts and government failures. Understand the complex roots of violence plaguing Africa's most populous nation.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped by Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Discover the full impact.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn in tax increases, including an extended income tax freeze, after the OBR's forecast was leaked. Get the latest breaking news.
Starmer demands Farage apology over racism claims
Keir Starmer calls Nigel Farage's explanations about alleged racist abuse at school 'unconvincing' and urges him to apologise to his alleged victims.
Anti-Islam Protest Led by January 6 Convict in Michigan
Right-wing activists including Jake Lang, pardoned for January 6 crimes, lead anti-Muslim protest in Dearborn. Local leaders condemn publicity stunt aimed at generating clicks and donations through bigotry.
Trump's Turkey Pardon and Global News in Photos
From Trump's turkey pardon to Thai floods and a Gaza slum fire, The Guardian's picture editors showcase Wednesday's most powerful global images. Explore the full gallery.
Reeves Budget 2025: Key Points and OBR Leak Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with growth forecasts, borrowing figures and gambling tax hikes revealed after OBR document leak. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves's 2025 Budget: Key Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils the 2025 Budget with major tax reforms on pensions, properties, and electric vehicles. Discover the key fiscal changes and their impact.
Budget Leaked Early in OBR Technical Error
Rachel Reeves' autumn Budget details revealed prematurely as OBR publishes forecasts early. Growth downgraded and tax rises confirmed ahead of Chancellor's statement.
Mini swallowed by sinkhole in Cornwall bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read his full story and the council's response.
Myanmar Junta Applauds US End to Protected Status
Myanmar's military regime welcomes the US ending Temporary Protected Status for its citizens, a move human rights monitors call dangerous. Discover the implications.
Farmers defy tractor ban in tax protest
UK farmers drive tractors into Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets. Read the full story.
Budget 2025: £26bn Tax Rises Revealed in Leak
Rachel Reeves' budget reveals £26bn tax increases after OBR documents leaked early. Discover how this impacts fiscal headroom and financial markets.
American volunteers decry Trump's Ukraine peace proposal
American volunteers aiding Ukraine's war effort describe Trump's leaked peace plan as a betrayal that echoes Putin's demands. Read their shocking reactions.
Trump's Gerrymandering Push Meets Bipartisan Resistance
Donald Trump's campaign for mid-decade congressional redistricting faces unexpected resistance from Republican and Democratic state lawmakers, threatening his plan to secure a GOP House majority.
Trump's FBI & Pentagon Probes Spark Firestorm
President Trump faces backlash as the Pentagon and FBI investigate Democrats. GOP veterans warn of party vulnerability. Get the latest US political analysis.
Von der Leyen: Changing borders by force sets dangerous precedent
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns against carving up Ukraine as peace talks continue. Read her stark warning about border changes and Europe's stance on Russian aggression.
Hundreds of Israeli soldiers raid West Bank town Tubas
Israeli armoured vehicles and hundreds of soldiers conduct largest West Bank military operation since Gaza ceasefire. Curfew imposed and families displaced in ongoing raid.
Former Marine guilty of Liverpool parade injuries
Paul Doyle pleads guilty to injuring 29 people, including two babies, after driving into Liverpool FC victory parade crowds. Read the full court details.
Labour's Jury Trial U-Turn Sparks Legal Backlash
Keir Starmer's government plans to scrap most jury trials in England and Wales, contradicting his 1992 advocacy for expanding them. Read the full analysis of this legal controversy.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
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