Labour extends sugar tax to milkshakes and lattes
Labour is scrapping the sugar tax exemption for pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees in a new obesity crackdown. The move could raise £100m annually. Discover how it affects you.
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Sugar Tax Expanded to Target Milkshakes and Lattes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting plans to lower the sugar tax threshold, targeting milkshakes and pre-packaged coffees from 2028 to combat childhood obesity.
Man charged with two murders and rape in London
Simon Levy faces charges for murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins, plus rape of another woman. Police urge victims to come forward.
Man charged with two murders and rape in London
Simon Levy, 40, charged with murders of two women and rape of a third in London. Police appeal for information in 'complex' investigation. Trial set for Old Bailey.
Budget delivers racing tax win in gambling shake-up
UK racing secures major budget victory as government targets gaming profits instead of betting duty. The sport avoids £66m annual hit while high-frequency gaming faces tax hikes.
Serial offender charged with second murder on bail
An alleged serial sex offender, Simon Levy, has been charged with murdering a second woman while on police bail. Police believe there may be more victims and are urging women to come forward.
Man charged with double murder and rape in London
Simon Levy, 40, charged with murdering two women and raping a third. Police appeal for information. Follow for latest updates on this breaking case.
Scrap Windfall Levy or Face North Sea Job Losses
Scottish Conservatives warn Rachel Reeves must end Energy Profits Levy in budget to prevent 1,000 monthly job losses and secure £16bn extra Treasury revenue. Read the analysis.
SNP Plan: Bank Tax to Slash Energy Bills by £300
SNP urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adopt a windfall tax on commercial banks, cutting household energy bills by £300 this winter. Will Labour keep its promise?
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.
Youth Apprenticeship Starts Fall 26% Under Tory Rule
Exclusive TUC analysis shows a steep decline in youth apprenticeships and completion rates over 14 years of Tory government. Discover the data and Labour's new plan.
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.
Labour's Milkshake Tax: Sugar Levy Expansion Planned
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans major sugar tax reforms including milkshake levy and lower threshold. Learn how this affects consumers and industry.
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.
University Chief Slams UK's International Student Levy
Manchester University's Duncan Ivison warns the government's proposed 6% surcharge on international student fees will 'hurt the sector' and damage UK's global standing. Read his urgent appeal.
Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed just days after opening, with dramatic footage capturing the incident. Investigation launched into infrastructure safety.
Stranger Things Animated Series Confirmed by Netflix
Netflix announces an exciting animated spinoff of Stranger Things, expanding the hit series' universe with new creative talent and fresh storytelling approaches.
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
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.
Budget gambling tax warning could wipe out horse racing
Exclusive: Racing industry leaders sound alarm over potential betting levy reforms in upcoming budget that could devastate prize money and threaten thousands of jobs across British horseracing.
Ex-Aviva Chief Barral Heads UK Infrastructure Bank
Ex-Aviva CEO David Barral appointed as permanent chair of UK Infrastructure Bank, bringing decades of financial expertise to drive national infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Housing developers avoid billions in community infrastructure payments
Major UK property developers are avoiding billions in community infrastructure payments through controversial loopholes, leaving schools and roads underfunded across Britain.
UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Groundbreaking Debut Novels Redefining Contemporary Fiction
Discover the groundbreaking debut novels taking the literary world by storm - from Anika Jade Levy's exploration of online radicalisation to Perrine Tripier's magical realism masterpiece.
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.
Trump freezes $12bn infrastructure funding nationwide
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.
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