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Lammy under fire over prisoner release blunders

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy faces intense scrutiny after being accused of stonewalling MPs about serious prisoner release errors. Conservative MPs brand his responses inadequate as justice crisis deepens.

Banks spared tax rises in Reeves budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to exempt major banks from tax increases in her upcoming budget, signalling a pragmatic approach to financial sector relations while facing criticism from opposition parties.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

Family Holidays on a Budget: 10 Genius Hacks

Discover expert-approved strategies for planning unforgettable family holidays without breaking the bank. From booking secrets to hidden gem destinations across Britain.

Paris on a Budget: Beautiful Experiences Under €100

Discover how savvy travellers are enjoying Paris's most beautiful experiences without breaking the bank. From secret gardens to affordable dining, our guide reveals how to experience Parisian magic for less than €100.

Pound crashes to 5-week low after Labour budget

Sterling tumbles to five-week low against US dollar as Chancellor Rachel Reeves's first budget announcement triggers market concerns over UK economic stability and potential tax increases.

Reeves declares economic emergency in budget speech

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.

Badenoch Attacks Labour's Economic Plans

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack against Labour's economic plans, claiming they've forgotten their role in recent financial turmoil as political battle over budget intensifies.

Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Revealed: Lobbyists' secret role in Labour budget

Exclusive investigation reveals how corporate lobbyists gained unprecedented access to shape Labour's first budget, raising serious questions about who really benefits from Britain's economic decisions.

Secret Mansion Tax Plans Revealed in Budget Leak

Exclusive: Treasury officials are secretly drafting plans for a radical mansion tax targeting multi-million pound properties in what could be the biggest property tax shake-up in decades.

Government accused of secret PM letters in transparency row

The Australian opposition has launched fierce accusations against the Labor government, claiming they're deliberately concealing correspondence between the Prime Minister and ministers, sparking a major transparency debate in Canberra.

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