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Reeves Plans New Property Tax After U-turn

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce a new levy on high-value homes and extend income tax threshold freezes in the November Budget. Discover the full details and economic impact.

Labour vows no income tax rise under Reeves

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits Labour to freezing income tax, national insurance, and VAT rates, positioning party as fiscally responsible ahead of potential election.

Universal Credit: 10,400 households get payment boost

Significant changes to Universal Credit thresholds mean thousands of British families will see their payments rise substantially from April 2024. Discover how the new earnings taper and work allowance adjustments could put more money in your pocket.

Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases

SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.

Arctic Blast: Freeze Warning for Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma

A severe cold front is sweeping across America's heartland, with potentially damaging frost conditions expected overnight across multiple states. Meteorologists warn of plummeting temperatures that could threaten crops and require urgent protective measur

Tax threshold freeze could raise £12bn, hitting millions

A leading thinktank reveals extending the income tax threshold freeze until 2028 could generate £12bn for the Treasury while hitting workers with stealth tax rises as inflation pushes salaries into higher brackets.

US Freeze: Record Cold and Frost Warnings Nationwide

Millions of Americans face dangerous freezing temperatures as an unprecedented cold snap triggers widespread frost alerts across multiple states, with meteorologists warning of potential record lows.

Arctic Blast: Widespread Freeze Warning for US

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.

Zelenskyy: Trump's frontline freeze a 'good compromise'

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.

Trump Immigration Freeze Triggers Legal Battles

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.

Universal Credit freeze until 2026 hits millions

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.

Britain's Big Freeze: Frost and Snow Hit UK

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.

£35k earners missing thousands in benefits

New analysis reveals how middle-income earners across Britain are losing significant financial support due to little-known income thresholds affecting everything from childcare to energy bills.

Reeves faces backlash over welfare cap freeze

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting criticism from MPs and charities after confirming benefits will remain frozen despite economic pressures, sparking heated Commons debate.

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