Labour's tax bombshell: NI rise and income tax freeze
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.
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Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
Arctic Blast: Freeze Warning for Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma
A severe cold front is sweeping across America's heartland, with potentially damaging frost conditions expected overnight across multiple states. Meteorologists warn of plummeting temperatures that could threaten crops and require urgent protective measur
HMRC freezes child benefits for British families abroad
Thousands of British expat families face financial strain as HMRC freezes overseas child benefit payments amid cost of living crisis. Discover how this policy change affects families living abroad.
Clarkson's Pig Breeding Nightmare Filmed for Prime Video
Jeremy Clarkson faces agricultural agony as his pig breeding venture at Diddly Squat Farm descends into chaos, with filming capturing every disastrous moment for his Prime Video series.
Countryfile farm battles inheritance tax that could force sale
A beloved family farm featured on BBC's Countryfile battles devastating inheritance tax rules that threaten to break up generations of farming heritage.
Tax threshold freeze could raise £12bn, hitting millions
A leading thinktank reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze until 2028 could generate £12bn for the Treasury while hitting workers with stealth tax rises as inflation pushes salaries into higher brackets.
US Freeze: Record Cold and Frost Warnings Nationwide
Millions of Americans face dangerous freezing temperatures as an unprecedented cold snap triggers widespread frost alerts across multiple states, with meteorologists warning of potential record lows.
100% of UK homes contaminated with pesticides
Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.
Northern Ireland Food Recall Over Pesticide Contamination
A major agricultural emergency has unfolded in Northern Ireland as pesticide contamination forces the recall of multiple food products, with urgent cross-border cooperation underway between Belfast and Dublin authorities.
Reeves: No income tax rise in Labour manifesto
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes firm commitment to freeze income tax rates, positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility ahead of general election.
Arctic Blast: Widespread Freeze Warning for US
A dangerous cold front is sweeping across the United States, bringing potentially record-breaking freezing temperatures and frost risks from the Midwest to the Northeast. Meteorological authorities issue urgent warnings as the mercury plummets.
Zelenskyy: Trump's frontline freeze a 'good compromise'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Donald Trump's proposal to freeze the war along current frontlines as a potential breakthrough, while emphasising Ukraine's sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
Trump Immigration Freeze Triggers Legal Battles
Donald Trump's sweeping immigration freeze faces immediate legal challenges while creating diplomatic friction with NATO allies, as courts scramble to respond to the controversial executive order.
UK sanctions Russian billionaire Usmanov over Ukraine
Britain imposes sweeping sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch Alisher Usmanov, freezing assets and imposing travel ban in coordinated Western response to Ukraine invasion.
Universal Credit freeze until 2026 hits millions
Exclusive investigation reveals DWP plans to maintain current Universal Credit rates until April 2026, creating a benefits freeze that could leave vulnerable households thousands worse off amid soaring living costs.
UK Faces -10C Arctic Blast in Week-Long Freeze
Britain braces for a severe cold snap as weather maps reveal temperatures could plummet to -10C, with snow and ice warnings expected across the nation.
Trump snaps at reporter over Argentine beef question
Donald Trump snapped at a journalist who questioned how his purchase of Argentine beef would impact American farmers, delivering a heated response about the country 'dying' during a press conference.
UK employers plan pay freezes despite inflation surge
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread pay freeze plans across UK companies despite soaring inflation, sparking union outrage and strike warnings.
Britain's Big Freeze: Frost and Snow Hit UK
The first significant cold snap of the season has gripped Britain, with frost spreading across the nation and snow dusting northern hills as temperatures take a dramatic dive overnight.
Floydada: America's Unlikely Pumpkin Capital
Discover how a small Texas town transformed into America's pumpkin powerhouse, producing millions of pumpkins annually and creating an agricultural phenomenon in the heart of the Panhandle.
Trump freezes $12bn infrastructure funding nationwide
Former President Donald Trump halts $12 billion in infrastructure funding, freezing hundreds of projects nationwide in a dramatic move that threatens economic growth and job creation.
Reeves faces backlash over welfare cap freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism from MPs and charities after confirming benefits will remain frozen despite economic pressures, sparking heated Commons debate.
Potato harvest reveals centuries of hidden rural history
A simple harvest reveals centuries of secrets as potatoes emerge from English soil carrying fragments of pottery, clay pipes, and forgotten memories of rural life.
Mitch McConnell health scare: Senate leader freezes during event
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell faces renewed health concerns after freezing for 30 seconds during press conference, sparking debate about age and leadership capability in American politics.
DUP MP's farm payments spark Stormont scrutiny
Democratic Unionist Party MP Gavin Robinson faces questions after receiving agricultural subsidies while serving as an MP, highlighting tensions between Westminster roles and Stormont interests.
State Pension Shock: Tax Bills to Erase Increase
HMRC's stealth tax move means pensioners could lose thousands despite promised state pension hike. Discover how the frozen tax thresholds will impact your retirement income.
California Governor Newsom freezes major state projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.
Adam Henson's emotional farming crisis revelation
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson opens up about devastating farm challenges and the emotional toll of running his Cotswolds farm amid industry pressures.
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