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Reeves Confronts Mansion Tax Rebellion From MPs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a Labour revolt over mansion tax plans as London MPs panic about voter backlash. Budget set to unveil new property levy amid council tax speculation.

UK Tourist Taxes: What Visitors Pay in 2025

Discover which UK cities charge tourist taxes, how much they cost, and where your money goes. Essential reading for travellers planning UK visits from 2025 onwards.

Reeves to end milkshake sugar tax exemption in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to close a tax loophole for milkshakes in the Budget, extending the sugar levy to milk-based drinks. Learn how this new 'milkshake tax' could impact public health and the economy.

Lambeth Council Calls for London Tourist Tax

Lambeth Council is pushing for a new 'tourist tax' across London. The overnight levy on hotels and short-term lets aims to support local services strained by millions of visitors. Read the full proposal.

Business groups urge scrapping of student levy

Business leaders warn Rachel Reeves that a proposed 6% levy on international student fees threatens UK growth and competitiveness. Read the full open letter and its implications.

EU Climate Leadership Falters Amid Greenlash

The EU's climate leadership is unravelling as right-wing pressure weakens the Green Deal. Key policies are being diluted, threatening Europe's competitiveness and global standing ahead of COP30.

Whyalla's Green Steel Choice: Gas or Green Hydrogen?

Whyalla steelworks faces a defining choice between gas and green hydrogen. With a $2.4bn rescue package, this decision is a litmus test for Australia's green energy transition and Future Made in Australia policy. Will the government seize this global oppo

Banks spared tax rises in Reeves budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to exempt major banks from tax increases in her upcoming budget, signalling a pragmatic approach to financial sector relations while facing criticism from opposition parties.

BBC licence fee could be abolished by 2026

The BBC licence fee as we know it could be abolished by 2026, with ministers considering a major funding model transformation that might include subscription services or household levies.

Miliband: Scrap VAT on energy bills now

Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.

UK Green Energy Plan: 400,000 New Jobs Created

The UK government unveils a groundbreaking green energy strategy set to create nearly half a million jobs while accelerating the transition to renewable power and energy security.

Tottenham get £100m cash injection from owners

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur secure game-changing £100 million investment from ENIC majority owners, the Lewis family, in major show of confidence for the North London club's future.

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