Tax Rises Push Supermarket Food Prices Higher
Major UK supermarkets warn that government tax increases and business rate reforms are forcing food prices up, creating additional pressure on household budgets during the cost of living crisis.
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UK Supermarkets Face £1.7bn Business Rates Crisis
Major UK supermarkets could be hit with a staggering £1.7 billion business rates increase, potentially triggering higher food prices for struggling families across Britain.
Supermarkets warn tax hike will increase food prices
Britain's leading supermarkets warn Rachel Reeves that planned business rate increases could force another wave of food price rises, adding pressure to household budgets already strained by the cost of living crisis.
Reeves pledges business rates overhaul as shop inflation falls
Shadow Chancellor announces radical reform of business rates and planning system to boost retail sector, as new data reveals shop price inflation has fallen to lowest level in over two years.
Supermarkets warn of price hikes from business rates rise
Major UK supermarkets warn of significant price increases as business rates threaten to add £500 million to operating costs, potentially impacting household budgets nationwide.
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.
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.
Sadiq Khan demands greater powers for London government
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Heiress's Power Battle
The gripping story of Gina, a modern tech dynasty heiress, battling corporate intrigue and family betrayal in a high-stakes power struggle that mirrors the hit TV drama.
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.
Mortgage crisis squeezes UK household budgets to breaking point
Exclusive analysis reveals the devastating domino effect of rising mortgage costs on UK families, with essentials becoming unaffordable as financial pressure mounts.
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.
Scottish hydro firms face ruin over backdated rates
Small-scale hydro businesses in Scotland are confronting financial catastrophe after being hit with staggering backdated rates demands from assessors, threatening the future of renewable energy across the Highlands.
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.
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.
London snail farmers hit by office block business rates
Innovative snail farming businesses operating in converted London office spaces face closure as soaring business rates threaten to crush Britain's burgeoning gastronomic industry.
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.
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.
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.
UK Banks Cut Mortgage Rates: Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest
Barclays, Lloyds, Halifax and NatWest have all announced significant mortgage rate reductions this week, offering relief to homeowners and buyers amid changing economic conditions.
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.
Retailers demand Budget rescue for high street crisis
UK retail leaders issue urgent plea to Jeremy Hunt for business rates reform and cost relief as high streets face unprecedented pressure ahead of key budget announcement.
Federal workers face pay freeze in government shutdown crisis
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
Steven Bartlett: Some businesses should go under
Social Chain entrepreneur Steven Bartlett delivers hard truths about business survival in current economic climate, revealing why some companies are doomed to fail.
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