Starmer defends Budget raising taxes to protect public services
PM Keir Starmer defends a £26bn tax hike in Rachel Reeves' Budget, saying it was needed to protect the NHS and lift 500,000 children from poverty by scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
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IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget
The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.
BBC's Amol Rajan apologises for 'scroungers' remark
BBC journalist Amol Rajan clarifies his 'scroungers' comment on Radio 4, apologising for any offence caused during a discussion on child poverty and the two-child benefit cap. Read the full story.
Reid grills Reeves over Labour tax pledge breach
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced intense questioning from Susanna Reid about breaking Labour's manifesto tax promises in £30bn Budget. Watch the heated exchange unfold.
GMB viewers fume over Ed Balls' Rachel Reeves interview
Good Morning Britain faces viewer backlash as Ed Balls interviews Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the 2025 Budget. Critics cite his Labour links as 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Reeves defends tax freeze and swipes at Farage
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends freezing income tax thresholds until 2031, a move affecting 1.5 million people. She also took a swipe at Nigel Farage over Reform Party 'traitors'.
Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.
Podemos: The Rise and Fall of Spain's Leftist Party
How Podemos revolutionised Spanish politics before collapsing. Explore the inside story of their dramatic journey from protest movement to power and back.
Barnaby Joyce quits National Party leadership
Barnaby Joyce steps down as National Party leader in surprise resignation. Explore the political implications and what's next for Australian politics.
25,000 families to claim benefits after cap lifted
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps two-child benefit cap, costing £3bn annually by 2030 but lifting 450,000 children from poverty. OBR predicts surge in Universal Credit claims.
Anthony Albanese's Governing Style Analysed
Fresh analysis examines whether Anthony Albanese has perfected the art of governing. Discover the key insights about his leadership approach and political strategy.
Stormont slams Budget as cost of living 'missed chance'
Northern Ireland's First Minister says the Budget fails families with higher taxes instead of bill relief. Discover the local reaction and what the £370m funding means.
Barnaby Joyce Defection & UK AI Firm Blocks Australia
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation today as a UK deepfake firm blocks Australian users after eSafety watchdog warning over AI child exploitation material.
Rachel Reeves Budget Leaked 40 Minutes Early
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget was leaked 40 minutes before official delivery, sparking a Whitehall investigation into the security breach.
Reeves' Budget Sparks Manifesto Promise Debate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over whether freezing tax thresholds breaks Labour's manifesto commitments. Analysis reveals how wage growth could push more into paying income tax.
Reeves dodges query on future after £26bn tax hikes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £26bn tax rise package but sidesteps questions on her political future. Economic growth forecasts downgraded. Read the full analysis.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Speech Offers No Surprises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no new announcements after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full document ahead of delivery.
Reeves' Budget Ends Rape Clause, Lifts Kids from Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the 'barbaric' two-child limit and rape clause, lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty in a landmark Labour budget.
Reeves Lifts 1.5M Children from Poverty, Axes Rape Clause
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a historic Budget, scrapping the two-child limit and the 'barbaric' rape clause, lifting 1.5 million children out of poverty. A landmark day for social justice.
Last Trump criminal case dismissed by judge
A Georgia judge has dismissed the racketeering case against Donald Trump, ending the last criminal prosecution against the president. Read the full story on the case's collapse.
Reeves' Budget Puts Party Before Country
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget alienates voters to appease Labour MPs, raising taxes for welfare spending. A furious public won't be bought off for long. Read the full analysis.
Labour Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes controversial two-child benefit cap in first Labour budget, delivering major victory for backbenchers and families across Britain.
Shapps brands Rachel Reeves' Budget 'catastrophic'
Freshly knighted Sir Grant Shapps condemns Rachel Reeves' 'chaotically delivered' Budget featuring £26bn tax hikes. Discover the full story behind the political clash.
Badenoch attacks Reeves over misogyny complaints
Kemi Badenoch launched a personal attack on Rachel Reeves after the Budget, accusing the UK's first female chancellor of 'whining' about sexism. Read the full story.
BBC Editor's Astonishing Reaction to Budget Leak
BBC political editor Chris Mason delivers unforgettable reaction as Rachel Reeves's budget details leak hours before announcement. Watch the moment that stunned Westminster.
Reeves abolishes two-child benefit cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps controversial two-child benefit limit, helping 450,000 children in poverty. The move hailed as Labour finding its moral purpose.
Farage: Enoch Powell was 'right' on community change
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces racism allegations while defending his past support for Enoch Powell's controversial views on immigration. Read the full story.
Georgia prosecutors drop Trump election interference case
Georgia prosecutors have dropped the election interference case against Donald Trump. The decision follows a failed appeal by DA Fani Willis. Read the full story.
Budget scraps two-child benefit cap to cut child poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps the two-child benefit limit, a move set to lift 450,000 children out of poverty. Discover the full details of this landmark decision.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Rises and Benefit Changes Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £30bn tax rises affecting workers, savers and motorists. Middle-class families bear the brunt while benefits expand. Full breakdown of winners and losers.
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