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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UK and US cut climate funding despite UN crisis warnings
Exclusive: Britain and America dramatically reduce contributions to key UN climate crisis fund despite urgent warnings about escalating global warming threats.
Reeves: Labour will end austerity in first budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to break with austerity economics, vowing no return to 'Tory cuts' while ruling out wealth tax increases in Labour's first budget.
Theresa May attacks Tory net zero retreat and Rwanda plan
Former PM Theresa May delivers blistering critique of Conservative climate policy reversal and controversial Rwanda asylum scheme in remarkable Commons intervention.
Reeves rules out major tax rises in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.
Rachel Reeves' inflation challenge: Can she tame rising prices?
As inflation continues to squeeze British households, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver solutions. Explore the economic challenges and potential strategies being considered in Westminster.
Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income
As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.
Labour scraps mansion tax in major policy U-turn
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.
Badenoch Obliterates Labour Green Policy in Commons Clash
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers devastating critique of Labour's environmental agenda in heated parliamentary exchange with Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski, exposing fundamental flaws in opposition policy.
Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
Trump's Gaza Plan Puts Europe in Diplomatic Crisis
As Trump pushes controversial Middle East peace, Europe faces a diplomatic crisis that threatens to undermine its global influence and reshape international alliances.
Kosovo offers to take UK's failed asylum seekers
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Kosovo has volunteered to become the pioneering country accepting asylum seekers rejected by Britain, potentially reshaping European migration policy.
Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage
Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.
Australian Banks Slash Thousands of ATMs Amid Cash Decline
Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and ANZ are dramatically reducing their ATM networks across Australia as cash transactions plummet, leaving regional communities and vulnerable customers concerned about access to essential banking services.
Albanese Faces Diplomatic Firestorm Over Trump Return
Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts his toughest diplomatic challenge yet as Donald Trump's potential return to the White House threatens to derail AUKUS and climate commitments. Expert analysis reveals the high-stakes balancing act facing Canberra.
Trump and Labour MP plan transatlantic carbon tax alliance
Former US President Donald Trump and Labour's Toby Perkins propose groundbreaking UK-US shipping carbon tax in radical climate policy move that could reshape global trade.
Starmer attacks PM over "dangerous" China policy inconsistencies
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on Conservative China strategy, warning that national security is being compromised by political inconsistency.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Trump's Gaza Gambit: Altruism or Political Calculus?
Donald Trump's sudden intervention to halt Gaza suffering reveals complex political motivations behind what appears to be humanitarian action. Analysis suggests strategic positioning rather than pure altruism drives this unexpected Middle East move.
Starmer demands immediate Gaza ceasefire in policy shift
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer breaks silence with powerful call for Gaza peace process, urging both sides to return to negotiation table in landmark foreign policy address.
Christian foster parents lose licence over gender policy
A Christian couple from the West Midlands have lost their foster care licence after objecting to a council's gender identity policy that required them to use alternative pronouns for children.
Tice's 15-year business record blasts Net Zero as 'stupid'
Richard Tice's 15-year business history reveals consistent opposition to climate policies, calling net zero 'economically destructive' and 'unaffordable' in newly uncovered documents.
Queenstown forces Bendigo Bank cash policy reversal
The remote community of Queenstown, Tasmania, has emerged victorious in a landmark battle against banking giant Bendigo Bank, successfully reversing a controversial cashless policy that threatened to leave elderly and vulnerable residents stranded.
Trump's Second Term Begins Amid Legal Turmoil
Donald Trump returns to the White House facing immediate legal challenges while launching sweeping policy changes, from immigration crackdowns to energy deregulation.
Trump Condemns Gaza Deal as 'Total Disaster'
Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement, branding it a 'total disaster' and claiming it rewards Hamas terrorists while undermining Israel's security.
Melbourne Safe Injecting Room Future Uncertain
The controversial North Richmond safe injecting facility's fate hangs in balance as government reviews its operations while drug-related deaths and community tensions escalate.
Germany ends fast-track citizenship programme
Berlin dramatically reverses its liberal citizenship policy, requiring longer residency and proof of integration amid growing political pressure over migration.
Tories: One Strike Knife Policy for Schools
Conservative Party announces radical zero-tolerance approach to knife crime in schools, with automatic expulsion for students caught carrying blades and mandatory police involvement.
American Airlines removes baggage sizers in policy shake-up
American Airlines makes dramatic change to cabin baggage checks as airport sizers disappear, signalling potential relaxation of strict carry-on rules for UK travellers.
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