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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.

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.

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.

Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process

A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.

Louvre security chief accused after major art heist

France faces international humiliation as politicians accuse the Louvre of prioritising diversity over security after a major robbery. The museum's female security director now stands accused of being a 'diversity hire' as questions mount about the instit

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.

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.

TikTok cuts UK jobs while hiring AI specialists

TikTok announces significant job cuts across its UK operations while aggressively hiring AI talent, signalling a major technological shift that raises concerns about online safety and employment trends.

Britain faces September freeze as Arctic blast approaches

An unseasonal Arctic blast is forecast to hit Britain later this month, bringing freezing temperatures and frost that could break records for September. Meteorologists warn of a dramatic temperature drop that will make it feel more like November than earl

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