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Rail Fare Freeze for England in 2026 Budget

Millions of rail passengers in England will benefit from frozen fares in 2026. Discover how this decision impacts your travel budget and what it means for future rail policy.

Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures

A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.

Budget 2025: Tax Freeze to Hit Millions of Wallets

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to extend the income tax threshold freeze until 2030, pulling more workers into higher tax bands. Discover what this 'fiscal drag' means for your take-home pay.

London's Great Freeze of 1963: Milkmen on Skis

Relive London's coldest winter in 1963 when the capital froze for months. See how milkmen used skis and the Thames nearly froze. Discover more incredible photos from the Big Freeze.

CDC hiring freeze cripples US health protection agency

Exclusive investigation reveals how a government-wide hiring freeze has left the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention struggling to function, with critical positions unfilled and employee morale at breaking point.

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