HMRC urged to raise Inheritance Tax threshold to £500k
The Treasury faces mounting pressure to increase the IHT nil-rate band after 22 years of freeze, as average property prices push more estates over the tax threshold.
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Middlesbrough Body Discovery: Police Launch Major Probe
A major police investigation is underway in Middlesbrough after a man's body was discovered in a residential flat. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Waverley Street, with the area cordoned off as forensic teams work to establish the circumstances.
Reeves: Tory Ministers Left £22bn Black Hole in Finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses former Tory ministers of leaving the economy in a dire state, with a £22bn black hole in the public finances. Exclusive insight into the pre-Budget spending review.
BBC editor cleared over edited Sunak interview
A BBC Breakfast editor has been exonerated after an internal investigation into the editing of a PM Sunak interview, which sparked accusations of censorship from viewers.
UK Christmas Sales Threatened by Looming Tax Hike
New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
US Treasury Sounds Alarm Over Trump Tariff Plan
US Treasury Secretary warns Trump's proposed 10% blanket tariff could trigger global trade war, spike inflation, and jeopardise economic stability, as markets react with apprehension.
Labour investigates Angela Rayner over tax affairs allegations
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner is under internal investigation by her own party over allegations surrounding her tax affairs and past council house sale. The probe, confirmed by leader Keir Starmer, follows scrutiny of her financial dealings.
Burning Man Homicide: Nevada Police Investigate Festival Death
Nevada authorities launch homicide investigation after 34-year-old Vadim Kruglov dies following altercation at Burning Man festival. Two suspects in custody as police appeal for witnesses.
BBC Breakfast hosts face backlash over 'patronising' interview
BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty have sparked viewer fury after a tense and 'patronising' interview with Treasury Minister Gareth Davies, with critics accusing them of unprofessional conduct and bias.
Tory Flat Tax Bombshell Sparks Furious Clash with Labour
UK politics erupts as Conservatives float dramatic 20% flat income tax, triggering explosive Commons showdown with Starmer's Labour over economic vision.
Reeves Orders Treasury: Make Wealth Creation Top Priority
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlines her comprehensive strategy for wealth creation, challenging Treasury orthodoxy and promising a new economic approach for growth-starved Britain.
Reeves' 'Disastrous' Budget Silence Angers Business Leaders
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a furious backlash from business leaders for her 'deafening silence' on the upcoming Autumn Budget, creating crippling uncertainty for UK firms and sparking fears of a major economic misstep.
Scottish Govt accuses Treasury of economic sabotage
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes launches scathing attack on UK Treasury, claiming it deliberately blocked foreign investment in Scottish economy during key European forum.
Budget Leak: Treasury Fury Over NHS Funding Revelation
Exclusive: Treasury officials are furious after Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared to reveal key Budget details on a junior doctors' pay deal and a major NHS funding injection days before the official announcement.
Starmer demolishes Sunak's £2,000 tax claim in PMQs explosion
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has launched a blistering assault on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during PMQs, branding his £2,000 tax rise claim 'a lie' and accusing him of 'resorting to desperate measures' ahead of the general election.
Treasury Releases Trump-Epstein Files to House Investigators
Exclusive: The US Treasury has handed over classified financial records to the House Oversight Committee, reigniting the investigation into the dealings between Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The files are part of a deepening probe i
Reeves vows Treasury overhaul as first priority for Labour
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges sweeping Treasury reforms to boost UK economic growth, promising the most significant changes in a generation if Labour wins power.
Starmer Shakes Up Whitehall to Curb Treasury Power
Prime Minister Keir Starmer launches a radical restructuring of Number 10, aiming to decentralise power from the Treasury and reclaim control over domestic policy direction. The move signals a dramatic shift in how Downing Street operates.
Starmer's TV Warning to Gaffe-Prone Treasury Minister Jones
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appoints Darren Jones as Treasury Minister despite a series of early blunders, sparking concerns about media performance and economic competence.
SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson
The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte
PM's Finance Guru Paid Zero Tax, Companies Dissolved
Exclusive investigation reveals the Prime Minister's new business adviser, Andrew Griffith, paid no wealth taxes last year and has a complex corporate history with dissolved companies, raising questions about his No. 10 appointment.
Reeves Forges New Pact with UK Banks to Boost Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves hosts landmark meeting with UK banking chiefs, unveiling a new 'shared commitment' to boost competitiveness and economic growth. Exclusive details on the new Mansion House reforms.
Starmer appoints ex-Bank of England Deputy as top adviser
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has named Sir Jon Cunliffe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, as his new chief economic adviser, signalling a focus on stability and expertise.
Clean Bandit Star Quits Music for Property with Chancellor Wife
Exclusive: Neil Amin-Smith, the former Clean Bandit violinist and husband to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, reveals why he left the global music sensation to pursue a career in sustainable finance and property development.
Man Found Dead In Burned-Out Car In Westminster
A major police investigation is underway after the grim discovery of a man's body inside a burnt-out vehicle on a central London street, with forensic teams scouring the scene for clues.
Reeves Vows No Tax Rises on Workers in First Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows no tax rises on 'working people' in her debut budget, as she confronts a £22bn black hole inherited from the Tories and faces pressure from retail giants like Asda.
Think Tank Demands Urgent Reform of Bank of England
A major economic think tank, IPPR, has launched a scathing report demanding a radical overhaul of the Bank of England's mandate. The proposed reforms aim to prioritise economic growth, green investment, and regional equality, challenging the Bank's curren
Bank of England Losses to Cost Taxpayers £200bn
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.
Treasury in Turmoil: PM's Aide Accused of Budget Leak
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's No10 operation descends into chaos as a senior PM aide is accused of a Treasury tax leak designed to sabotage the new government's first Budget. The explosive allegations reveal a bitter power struggle at the heart of Whitehall.
Reeves scraps non-dom status and cuts landlord tax
In a dramatic first move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves uses her inaugural major speech to scrap the non-dom tax regime and abolish Stamp Duty for first-time buyers on properties up to £425,000, signalling a new economic direction for Britain.
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