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.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes firm commitment to freeze income tax rates, positioning Labour as party of fiscal responsibility ahead of general election.
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.
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.
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.
Britain imposes sweeping sanctions on Putin-linked oligarch Alisher Usmanov, freezing assets and imposing travel ban in coordinated Western response to Ukraine invasion.
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.
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread pay freeze plans across UK companies despite soaring inflation, sparking union outrage and strike warnings.
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.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism from MPs and charities after confirming benefits will remain frozen despite economic pressures, sparking heated Commons debate.
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.
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 Gavin Newsom suspends numerous infrastructure projects including high-speed rail and climate initiatives amid significant budget deficit concerns, sparking political debate.
Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees confront financial uncertainty as political gridlock threatens to halt government paychecks, with essential services at risk.
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
A man has died after being pulled from the sea in Kent as Storm Amy brings dangerous conditions with severe weather warnings for wind and flooding across Britain.
Millions of federal employees brace for financial uncertainty as political deadlock threatens to trigger a complete government shutdown, freezing pay and halting essential services.
Reform UK unveils radical manifesto pledging to scrap all remaining EU laws and freeze non-essential immigration in dramatic break from Brussels
More than 120,000 Australian investors face uncertainty after La Trobe Financial froze withdrawals from its $1.2 billion Credit Fund, citing liquidity pressures and market volatility.
The UK braces for a severe weather onslaught as an 880-mile-wide Atlantic storm system threatens 70mph winds and torrential rain, sparking urgent Met Office warnings for travel chaos and potential damage.
Exclusive: Reports that Donald Trump has paused critical weapons aid to Taiwan have raised alarm among security experts, who fear the former president may be using the island's security as leverage in trade negotiations with China.
British Gas warns millions of UK households to brace for a severe cold snap, with energy bills potentially doubling. Get expert tips on how to stay warm and save money during the freeze.
In a bold move to protect its financial system, Vietnam has formally requested Russian authorities to swiftly freeze assets held by individuals targeted by international sanctions, signalling a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy.
Britain braces for a brutal Arctic freeze as temperatures plummet to -9C, with the Met Office warning of widespread frost, ice, and treacherous conditions. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
Exclusive: A perfect storm of severe weather warnings and soaring energy costs threatens to plunge South Wales into a winter crisis, with MPs warning of unaffordable bills and a 'serious problem' for vulnerable residents.
Marissa Laimou, a 45-year-old Londoner, tragically died in Greece after a suspected severe reaction to an insect bite. Her family issues urgent warning to travellers about hidden dangers.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and rain across parts of the UK, with travel disruption and icy conditions expected. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.
The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and England, forecasting destructive 70mph winds and heavy rain that pose a significant risk to life and property from Wednesday afternoon.