Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.
Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected raising income tax or National Insurance in her inaugural Budget, pledging tax stability for working families while facing tough spending decisions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing income tax and National Insurance rates in Labour's inaugural budget, ruling out immediate tax increases despite economic pressures.
In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.
Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.
Rachel Reeves announces major tax changes with National Insurance increases and income tax threshold freeze until 2028, creating a £23 billion fiscal black hole for UK households.
Exclusive: Britain and America dramatically reduce contributions to key UN climate crisis fund despite urgent warnings about escalating global warming threats.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Former PM Theresa May delivers blistering critique of Conservative climate policy reversal and controversial Rwanda asylum scheme in remarkable Commons intervention.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.
As inflation continues to squeeze British households, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver solutions. Explore the economic challenges and potential strategies being considered in Westminster.
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers devastating critique of Labour's environmental agenda in heated parliamentary exchange with Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski, exposing fundamental flaws in opposition policy.
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
As Trump pushes controversial Middle East peace, Europe faces a diplomatic crisis that threatens to undermine its global influence and reshape international alliances.
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts his toughest diplomatic challenge yet as Donald Trump's potential return to the White House threatens to derail AUKUS and climate commitments. Expert analysis reveals the high-stakes balancing act facing Canberra.
Former US President Donald Trump and Labour's Toby Perkins propose groundbreaking UK-US shipping carbon tax in radical climate policy move that could reshape global trade.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on Conservative China strategy, warning that national security is being compromised by political inconsistency.
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Donald Trump's sudden intervention to halt Gaza suffering reveals complex political motivations behind what appears to be humanitarian action. Analysis suggests strategic positioning rather than pure altruism drives this unexpected Middle East move.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence with powerful call for Gaza peace process, urging both sides to return to negotiation table in landmark foreign policy address.
A Christian couple from the West Midlands have lost their foster care licence after objecting to a council's gender identity policy that required them to use alternative pronouns for children.
Richard Tice's 15-year business history reveals consistent opposition to climate policies, calling net zero 'economically destructive' and 'unaffordable' in newly uncovered documents.
Donald Trump returns to the White House facing immediate legal challenges while launching sweeping policy changes, from immigration crackdowns to energy deregulation.
Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement, branding it a 'total disaster' and claiming it rewards Hamas terrorists while undermining Israel's security.
The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.