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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.

Reeves faces backlash over flight tax plans for £30bn hole

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as green taxes on flights and potential holiday surcharges emerge as controversial solutions to Britain's £30 billion fiscal shortfall, sparking industry outrage and consumer anxiety.

Trump Tariffs Target Mattel: Barbie Price Hike Fear

Former President Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could significantly increase costs for toy giant Mattel, potentially making Barbie dolls and other popular toys more expensive for UK consumers.

UK holiday prices to soar with new tourism taxes

British holidaymakers face significant price increases as the government evaluates new taxes on tourism, with industry leaders warning of devastating impacts on travel affordability.

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Consumer Price Surge

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could trigger price surges on everything from cars to electronics for UK consumers, as economists warn of global economic fallout.

How our tech addiction is destroying the planet

New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.

Scottish workers pay highest taxes in UK

Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland's progressive tax system is penalising ambition and creating the highest tax rates in Britain, with middle-earners facing unprecedented financial pressure.

Labour unveils new taxes on wealthy in emergency budget

In a dramatic emergency budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced sweeping new taxes targeting Britain's wealthiest citizens while blaming Brexit and Conservative policies for the nation's economic crisis.

Shein Profits Slip Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty

Fast fashion giant Shein reports declining profits while warning UK consumers about potential price hikes if Trump's proposed tariffs become reality. The uncertainty casts shadow over global retail.

Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

Trump Plans 60% China Tariffs If Re-elected

Former President Donald Trump announces dramatic new 60% tariffs on Chinese imports if re-elected, risking global trade disruption and higher consumer prices worldwide.

Trump tariffs may double UK Halloween costume prices

Former President Donald Trump's proposed sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods could send Halloween costume prices soaring in the UK, with industry experts warning of dramatic price hikes and supply chain chaos.

Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye

Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.

Patagonia's Amazing Transformation: Desert to Wetlands

In an extraordinary environmental success story, Argentina's Patagonian steppe has been miraculously restored to vibrant wetlands, reversing decades of desertification through innovative conservation efforts.

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