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Reeves' Budget sparks fury over 'stealth tax' rises

Rachel Reeves' Budget faces a furious backlash for 'punishing responsibility' with stealth taxes on workers and savers while scrapping the two-child benefit cap. Readers call it a 'kick in the teeth'.

Income Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2031

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends income tax threshold freeze to 2030-31, creating fiscal drag that will push millions into higher tax brackets. Calculate your increased tax burden.

Stealth Tax: Threshold Freeze Extended to 2030

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, a 'stealth tax' pulling millions into higher brackets. Discover how this affects your finances.

Stealth Tax Rise: How Freezes Could Affect You

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending income tax threshold freezes, a 'stealth' move that could see millions pay more. Learn how fiscal drag impacts your wallet.

Strictly's La Voix withdraws from competition

Drag Race UK star La Voix has been forced to completely withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 due to a medical injury. Read the full story and what this means for the competition.

La Voix Misses Strictly Blackpool After Injury

Drag Race star La Voix shares her sadness after a foot injury forces her out of Strictly's iconic Blackpool special. Read the latest on her condition and the fan backlash she faced.

Reeves extends stealth tax raids in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends tax threshold freeze, dragging millions into higher brackets. Full state pension becomes taxable as Treasury seeks £8bn annually. Discover the impact.

Reeves Abandons Income Tax Rise in Budget U-Turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped her plan to raise income tax, breaking a manifesto pledge. Discover the 'smorgasbord' of alternative taxes now on the table and the £30bn black hole.

2024 Income Tax Shock: How Much More You Pay

Millions of UK workers face higher income tax bills from April 2024 as frozen thresholds drag more earners into higher brackets. Our comprehensive guide reveals exactly how much extra you'll pay.

La Voix stuns as first drag queen to host Strictly

Drag superstar La Voix made Strictly Come Dancing history as the first drag queen to host the BBC show, receiving overwhelming praise from viewers for her flawless performance standing in for Tess Daly.

Strictly Come Dancing: La Voix May Replace Tess Daly

BBC's Strictly Come Dancing could see its first major hosting change in years as drag sensation La Voix emerges as frontrunner to replace Tess Daly, bringing fresh energy to the iconic ballroom competition.

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