US Minimum Wage Rises in 22 States for 2026
Millions of US workers will see pay rises in 2026 as 22 states increase minimum wage. Experts warn inflation may offset gains. Full state list and analysis inside.
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UK GDP per head to drop to 21st globally by 2026
A new report warns Britain's economy will slip behind Hong Kong and Finland due to Labour's tax policies, with growth stagnating and unemployment rising. Read the full analysis.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup costs
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt water utilities and landfills from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move critics warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full story.
Katie Price gets her own face tattooed on her leg
Katie Price reveals her latest tattoo, a portrait of her own face woven into a floral design on her leg. The former glamour model now has over 20 tattoos in her collection. Discover the details of her extensive ink.
UK Passport Value Drops 14 Places in Global Ranking
A respected global index reveals Rachel Reeves' Budget has caused the UK's biggest G7 fall in passport attractiveness, dropping to 35th. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water crisis enters fifth day
Tunbridge Wells faces a fifth day without running water, affecting 24,000 people. MP demands CEO's resignation as schools close and residents struggle. Read the full story.
Starmer defends Reeves over Budget tax hike claims
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves against accusations of misleading the public over £26bn tax hikes. Watch live and get the full story on the Budget fallout.
Starmer defends Chancellor Reeves in Budget 'lies' crisis
PM Keir Starmer launches a desperate bid to support Chancellor Rachel Reeves, facing probes over Budget claims. Did she mislead on the OBR 'black hole' to justify tax hikes? Full story inside.
Starmer defends Budget after Reeves denies lying
PM Keir Starmer defends embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations she misled public about £20bn deficit to justify tax rises. Calls for investigations grow.
Reeves Defends Budget Tax Hikes Amid OBR Row
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure over her Budget tax increases as OBR revelations challenge her economic narrative. Discover the full timeline of events.
Reeves summons telecoms bosses over price rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves demands telecoms firms protect consumers from unexpected mid-contract price increases. Find out how this affects your mobile and broadband bills.
Reeves dodges query on future after £26bn tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax rise package but sidesteps questions on her political future. Economic growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Shapps brands Rachel Reeves' Budget 'catastrophic'
Freshly knighted Sir Grant Shapps condemns Rachel Reeves' 'chaotically delivered' Budget featuring £26bn tax hikes. Discover the full story behind the political clash.
Budget Leak: Watchdog Publishes Details Early
Rachel Reeves admits Britain is 'angry' as she prepares major tax hikes in crucial Budget. Fuel duty freeze and benefit cap scrapped amid fiscal turmoil.
Reeves Budget: Tax Hikes and National Wage Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax rises to fill a public finance black hole. National Living Wage to increase to £12.71. Full details inside.
Reeves announces tax hikes as Budget addresses economic anger
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledges public frustration over economic unfairness while preparing significant tax increases in her Budget. Discover how nearly one million face higher taxes.
Reeves' Budget: £35bn Tax Hikes for UK Homeowners & Pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines a sweeping Budget with £35bn in tax increases, targeting sugar, tourism, and households. Follow live coverage and share your views.
Reeves' Budget Gamble: Tax Hikes Loom for UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves finalises her Budget amid a £35bn financial crisis, with tax rises expected despite earlier pledges. Will the UK public bear the burden?
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of tax-raising Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to back her Budget, expected to include tax hikes to fix public finances. Get the latest on the political and economic showdown.
Trump's Obamacare subsidy plan hits major roadblock
The White House cancels a key healthcare announcement after Republican opposition, risking premium hikes for millions. Discover the political stalemate's impact.
Reeves blames sexism for Budget mayhem amid Labour unrest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cites misogyny amid Budget turmoil and £15bn welfare boost. As tax hikes loom, she pleads for Labour unity. Read the full story.
Starmer's school dance before Budget tax rises
PM Keir Starmer joins pupils in viral dance as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares tough Budget with new taxes. Get the latest Westminster updates.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Hikes and Pension Raids Detailed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares major tax reforms including mansion taxes and pension changes in her November Budget. Discover how these measures will impact UK households and businesses.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support Wednesday's Budget amid expected tax increases and economic challenges. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Reeves calls for Labour unity ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support the Budget, calling it a 'team sport'. The statement is expected to include tax rises to address public finances.
Kerry Katona defends Katie Price after warning
Kerry Katona opens up about her two-decade friendship with Katie Price, defending her against critics and revealing how their bond began. Discover the truth behind the headlines.
Reeves' Budget Blow: Borrowing Up, Retail Sales Down
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts worse-than-expected public borrowing and falling retail sales, fuelling predictions of imminent tax hikes in the upcoming Budget. Discover the full analysis.
Luxury sales fall as shoppers reject price hikes
Global personal luxury goods sales are forecast to drop 2% in 2025, marking the first two-year decline since the financial crisis. Discover why affluent shoppers are turning away from premium brands.
US utility debt crisis deepens as bills surge 12%
New analysis reveals millions of US households struggle with soaring energy bills, creating political pressure on Trump administration over cost of living crisis.
AI Data Centres Push UK Energy Demand Forecasts Up
Massive AI data centres are driving unprecedented electricity demand increases across the UK, raising concerns about grid reliability and consumer costs. Discover how regulators are responding.
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