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Labour unveils new taxes on wealthy in emergency budget

In a dramatic emergency budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping new taxes targeting Britain's wealthiest citizens while blaming Brexit and Conservative policies for the nation's economic crisis.

Reeves gives OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor pledges to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over major tax and spending decisions, learning from Truss's disastrous mini-budget.

Blunkett: New Labour planned secret £30bn tax hikes

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett reveals Tony Blair's government secretly planned £30bn tax hikes while publicly pledging not to raise income tax, exposing hidden tensions within New Labour's inner circle.

Reeves challenges OBR authority in economic power play

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches bold bid to reshape UK economic oversight, seeking to reduce the Office for Budget Responsibility's influence over fiscal policy in dramatic Whitehall shake-up.

Trump Threatens 2025 Government Shutdown Over Border Wall

Political tensions escalate as former President Donald Trump pressures Republicans to force a government shutdown unless Democrats approve $15 billion for border wall construction, setting the stage for a major fiscal crisis in early 2025.

Labour Threatens Legal Action Against Zarah Sultana

Labour MP Zarah Sultana is threatened with legal action by the party after publicly demanding the reinstatement of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, igniting a fresh civil war within the party's ranks.

Sultana drops legal threat against Corbyn

Labour MP Zarah Sultana has withdrawn her legal claim against former leader Jeremy Corbyn, ending a bitter internal party feud that had threatened to erupt into a high-profile court battle.

Labour rift: Burnham blocks Gwynne from stepping aside

Explosive internal rift rocks Labour as Mayor Andy Burnham intervenes to prevent MP Andrew Gwynne from stepping aside, defying Keir Starmer's leadership and exposing deep factional divides within the party.

Labour Ministers Quit in Liverpool Selection Row

Labour's election campaign faces turmoil as two senior shadow ministers, Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson, resign after being barred from standing in Liverpool. The dramatic move exposes deep internal tensions and raises questions about Keir Starmer's l

Best Cheap Hotels in the Lake District 2024

Unlock the magic of the Lake District without breaking the bank. Our expert guide reveals the top cheap hotels, from historic inns to modern retreats, perfect for your next adventure in England's most stunning national park.

Australia's £50BN Debt Interest Time Bomb

Australia is facing a severe fiscal crisis as interest payments on its national debt are projected to skyrocket, consuming an ever-larger portion of the federal budget and threatening future economic stability.

Hunt's Pre-Election Budget Walks Fiscal Tightrope

Exclusive analysis: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares a pivotal pre-election Budget, walking a tightrope between voter-friendly tax cuts and fiscal responsibility as the UK economy sends mixed signals.

OBR Downgrade Piles Pressure on Chancellor Reeves

The UK's fiscal watchdog has delivered a major blow to the government's economic plans, downgrading a crucial productivity forecast and threatening billions in planned public spending.

Sultana's Fiery Plea to Starmer: 'Give Us Our Party Back'

Labour MP Zarah Sultana delivers a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing him of purging the left and betraying the party's core values. In a defiant conference speech, she demands the return of a member-led Labour Party.

Labour Civil War: Starmer Ally Savages Burnham

Senior Labour MP Lucy Powell launches extraordinary attack on Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, exposing deep internal rifts over party strategy and leadership loyalty.

Labour MP Accuses Starmer of Purging Left-Wing Members

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis launches a scathing attack on Keir Starmer's leadership, alleging a systematic purge of left-wing voices and comparing the party's internal culture to that under Peter Mandelson.

Labour's Deputy Leadership Race: Dark Horses Revealed

Exclusive analysis of the high-stakes race to become Labour's next Deputy Leader. Discover the key contenders, dark horses, and political dynamics shaping Keir Starmer's potential future government.

Magaluf Holidays Under £300: Budget Travel Guide

Exclusive travel hack reveals how savvy female travellers are scoring week-long holidays in Magaluf for less than £300, including flights and accommodation. Discover the secret to an affordable Spanish getaway.

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