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Rachel Reeves Rules Out Wealth Tax for UK Economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax, arguing it could deter investment and harm economic growth. Explore the implications of this controversial decision.

Labour rules out wealth tax under Rachel Reeves

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has definitively rejected implementing a wealth tax if Labour wins power, ruling out new taxes on property, pensions, or higher earners in a major pre-budget announcement.

Judge overturns school transgender notification policy

A federal judge has struck down a Pennsylvania school district's policy requiring parental notification when students change their name or pronouns, citing First Amendment violations in a case with national implications.

Australian political turmoil over net zero backflip

Australia's political landscape erupts as the Coalition dramatically abandons net zero commitments, triggering heated parliamentary clashes and international concern ahead of crucial climate talks.

Farage's Tax Reforms Create £40bn Budget Hole

Reform UK's manifesto pledges would create massive budget shortfall requiring severe spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere, according to IFS analysis of Nigel Farage's economic plans.

Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.

Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury

Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.

Reeves Rules Out Income Tax Rise in Budget

Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected raising income tax or National Insurance in her inaugural Budget, pledging tax stability for working families while facing tough spending decisions.

Labour vows no income tax or NI rise in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing income tax and National Insurance rates in Labour's inaugural budget, ruling out immediate tax increases despite economic pressures.

Australian Nationals abandon net zero target

In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.

Reeves targets wealthy Brits with new 'fleeing charge'

Rachel Reeves announces controversial new levy targeting high-net-worth individuals planning to leave UK, as Labour government seeks to boost Treasury coffers through wealth taxes and closing tax loopholes.

Liberal Party rift deepens over net zero emissions target

Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.

Reeves rules out major tax rises in Labour budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.

Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income

As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.

Labour scraps mansion tax in major policy U-turn

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.

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