Labour rural MPs rebel over farm inheritance tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.
Young farmers in New Zealand face impossible barriers to land ownership despite feeding the nation. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and what's being done.
UK farmers protest potential mansion tax on working farms after inheritance tax relief removal. Read how rural businesses face a £2m property charge.
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in Washington DC ambush shooting. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces attempted murder charges. Read the latest developments.
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
NUS warns a 3-year freeze on the student loan repayment threshold will force graduates to repay more, sooner, potentially leaving them struggling with basic living costs. Discover the impact on new graduates.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves eases agricultural inheritance tax rules following tractor protests. New measures could save farmers £30m next year. Read the full budget analysis.
Farmers ignored a police tractor ban to protest Rachel Reeves's inheritance tax changes at Westminster. The demonstration caused significant disruption on Budget Day.
UK farmers drive tractors into Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves's planned 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets. Read the full story.
Christmas travel plans face major disruption as CrossCountry rail staff strike over pay and staffing disputes on four key Saturdays in December. Check the full list of dates.
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes. Find out how your Christmas travel plans will be affected and what compensation you can claim.
As England face Argentina at Twickenham, parallels emerge with the 2000 strike team that later won the World Cup. Can Borthwick's side launch their own golden era?
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four December dates over pay and staffing disputes, causing major Christmas travel disruption across the UK. Plan your journeys now.
Scotland's Education Secretary outlines plans for a four-day teaching week and flexible school hours. Discover how this aims to support teachers and improve pupil outcomes.
Asda sells 24 stores and a depot for £568m in a leaseback strategy to manage its £3.8bn debt pile. The GMB union condemns the move as 'asset stripping'. Read the full details.
European diplomats insist on involvement in Ukraine peace deal after reports of US-Russian draft plan. EU's Kaja Kallas states no Russian concessions seen. Read the latest developments.
RMT union demands London Underground cleaning contracts be brought in-house, as over 2,000 outsourced cleaners are denied sick pay and fair pensions. A demonstration is planned at City Hall.
Major League Soccer reopens investigation into Philadelphia Union's Ernst Tanner following new allegations of misconduct. The sporting director has been placed on administrative leave.
Starbucks workers launch largest strike in company history across 40+ US cities. Union demands first contract as politicians join boycott. Full details on the escalating labour dispute.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies multiple allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behaviour detailed in MLSPA complaint. MLS investigation could not corroborate claims.
Major League Soccer could not substantiate allegations of misconduct against Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner following a months-long investigation. Read the full details.
England face Argentina with three key players injured. Steve Borthwick calls up 19-year-old Noah Caluori as wing options are tested. Can England secure 11th straight win?
A rebellion by young conservative MPs over Germany's pension reforms threatens to collapse Friedrich Merz's coalition government. Discover the €120bn generational divide.
A man in his 40s was stabbed near the Grand Union Canal in Westbourne Park. Police are investigating the attempted robbery and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Nearly 400 hospital cleaners and porters in South London have won improved pay and conditions after threatening strike action over unequal contracts.
Exploring the new Nations Championship launching in 2024 - its potential benefits and significant challenges for international rugby's future. Discover if this format can truly transform the sport.
The NRL's revolutionary R360 program threatens to accelerate rugby union's talent drain to league. Could this reshape both codes' futures? Read the analysis.
Germany crushed Slovakia 6-0 while the Netherlands beat Lithuania 4-0 to secure their places at the 2026 World Cup. Read the full match analysis and qualifying roundup.
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strike are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.