Australia’s $1,000 Tax Deduction: Only a Few Dollars a Week
Australia's new law allows workers to instantly claim a $1,000 tax deduction without receipts, simplifying tax filing but offering modest weekly savings.
Category : Westminster
Yvette Cooper Vows to Ban Palestine Action Under Anti-Terrorism Laws
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces plans to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, despite legal warnings and criticism from rights groups.
Farage Called 'Putin-Loving Free Speech Impostor' in Heated US Hearing
Nigel Farage accused of being a Putin-loving free speech impostor during US congressional hearing on censorship, facing hostile questions from Democrats.
Starmer Condemns No 10 Briefings Against Ministers as 'Completely Unacceptable'
Starmer faces pressure over chief of staff McSweeney after condemning No 10 briefings against ministers as 'completely unacceptable'.
Telegraph Sale Set to Proceed After Lords Vote on Foreign Ownership
Telegraph sale advances after Lords vote allows foreign states to hold up to 15% stakes in UK newspapers, clearing path for RedBird Capital's £500m bid.
Newsom Demands Noem's $220m Ad Money Be Redirected to LA Fire Victims
Gavin Newsom demands Kristi Noem's $220m ad money be redirected to LA fire victims, citing delayed FEMA funding.
Prince Harry Criticised as Wrong Voice on UK Antisemitism
Prince Harry's article on rising antisemitism in UK draws criticism due to his past mistakes and perceived veiled criticism of Israel.
Starmer Briefed on Mandelson's Epstein Links Before Appointment, Civil Servants Confirm
Civil servants confirm Starmer was briefed on Mandelson's Epstein links before appointing him as US ambassador, leading to questions over due diligence.
Sanders and Khanna Propose 5% Wealth Tax on Billionaires
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna propose a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires, aiming to raise $4.4tn for social programs.
Tory Rebels Plot Secret Reform UK Strategy
Tory MPs warn of Reform UK threat in red wall seats, demanding tougher policies on immigration and taxes to counter the right-wing party.
Government Launches Orgreave Inquiry 40 Years After Miners' Strike Clashes
UK government launches inquiry into 1984 Orgreave miners' strike clashes, 40 years on, to examine police tactics and legal proceedings.
Starmer Recalls Cabinet for Emergency Gaza Meeting Ahead of Trump Talks
Starmer recalls cabinet for emergency Gaza meeting, will press Trump for tougher stance on Israel amid ceasefire talks and recognition of Palestinian state.
Trump in 'Excellent' Health Despite Leg Swelling and Bruised Hands, White House Says
White House memo reveals Trump in excellent health despite leg swelling and hand bruising after Walter Reed visit.
Lord Blair of Boughton: A Complex Policing Legacy
Lord Blair of Boughton, former Met Police commissioner who led during 7/7 attacks and Stockwell shooting, dies aged 72.
Tens of Thousands Join Pro-Palestine March in London on Nakba Day
Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestine rally in London on Nakba Day, coinciding with far-right march; 43 arrests made.
Matt Brittin Emerges as Favourite for BBC Director General Role
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be named BBC director general within days, as the board meets to discuss the appointment.
Reform UK U-Turn: Jenrick Pledges to Restore Two-Child Benefit Cap
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick announces U-turn to restore two-child benefit cap, sparking criticism over child poverty.
Double murder probe after two found dead in Westminster
Two people found dead with knife injuries in Westminster; police treat deaths as linked and launch double murder probe.
Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary
US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary in 54-45 vote; he will lead Trump's immigration crackdown.
Top US Fema Official Claims Teleportation to Waffle House
Gregg Phillips, a senior Fema official, claims on a podcast to have been teleported to a Waffle House in Georgia, prompting agency dismissal.
Farage Claims UK Must Halve Crime or Face Societal Collapse
Nigel Farage claims UK faces societal collapse from crime, pledges to halve it. Fact-check reveals mixed accuracy: crime survey shows long-term falls, some short-term rises.
Tory MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour over NHS crisis
Former health minister Dr Dan Poulter defects from Conservatives to Labour, citing NHS neglect and party's rightward shift.
Reform UK's Richard Tice Has 15-Year Record of Backing Green Initiatives
Reform UK's Richard Tice has a 15-year business record of supporting green initiatives, despite publicly deriding net zero as 'stupid'.
Reeves’s Stability Pledge Risks Living Standards, Warns Guardian
Guardian editorial warns Rachel Reeves’s spring statement stability pledge risks living standards amid energy price shocks from Middle East conflict.
Reform UK to Restore Two-Child Benefit Cap and Tighten PIP Rules, Jenrick Announces
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick announces U-turn to restore two-child benefit cap and tighten PIP rules, sparking criticism from PM Starmer.
Labour MP Suspends Herself Over Husband's China Spying Arrest
Labour MP Joani Reid suspends herself after husband David Taylor arrested on suspicion of spying for China; she denies wrongdoing.
Burnham Calls for Clear Social Media Rules to Stop Labour Abuse
Andy Burnham calls for clear social media rules and a code of conduct after Labour MPs face online abuse and threats.
Starmer Pledges Cost of Living Aid Amid Middle East Crisis
Keir Starmer pledges means-tested cost of living support for winter amid energy price shock from Iran conflict, with focus on poorest households.
Cooper Rejects Blair's Call for UK to Back Trump's Iran Strikes
Yvette Cooper rejects Tony Blair's call for UK to back Trump's Iran strikes, citing lessons from Iraq war.
Trump's Russia Ties Examined in Channel 4 Documentary
Channel 4's Dispatches investigates Donald Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin, featuring former US intelligence officials and White House insiders.
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