Labour's First Budget: Key Tax and Benefit Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap and introducing a mansion tax. Discover what it means for your finances.
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Labour's £12bn welfare boost in Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces £12bn welfare spending increase, scrapping two-child benefit cap. Discover the Budget's economic impact and political fallout.
Badenoch slams 'shameless' Reeves in tense Budget row
Tensions erupt in Commons as Kemi Badenoch launches personal attack on Rachel Reeves, slamming her 'untenable' position and demanding her resignation. Read the full explosive exchange.
Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.
OSF President Pledges Legal Action Against Trump
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
Community organiser Katie Wilson elected Seattle mayor
Katie Wilson's remarkable journey from transit campaigner to Seattle mayor demonstrates how trust and grassroots organising can overcome well-funded political machines. Discover how she built power from the ground up.
Fuel duty freeze extended, new EV charge confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes fuel duty but confirms a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric vehicles from 2028. Get the latest on the Budget 2025 transport changes.
Cyber attack forces London council internet shutdown
Kensington and Chelsea Council has severed office internet access after a major cyber attack, urging staff to work remotely. Key systems remain offline for days following the security breach.
Leaked Calls Reveal Trump Aide's Kremlin Advice
Explosive leaked audio reveals how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on winning Trump's favour. Discover the full story and potential sources of the leak.
Maduro vs Trump: Venezuela tensions escalate
Venezuela's President Maduro swears to defend every inch of his country as US President Trump increases military pressure in the Caribbean. Read the latest developments.
Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget brings tax changes, minimum wage rises and energy bill cuts. Discover how the Autumn Statement affects your finances.
Salary Sacrifice Pension Cap: £2,000 Limit from 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves caps salary sacrifice pension contributions at £2,000 annually from 2029, affecting high earners and raising £4.7bn. Discover the impact on retirement savings.
Reeves' Budget Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a Labour-core Budget, scrapping the two-child benefit cap to lift a million children from poverty. Discover the key measures and political impact.
Rachel Reeves' £26bn Budget: Key Tax and Spending Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals £26 billion tax overhaul including mansion tax on £2m+ properties and scrapping two-child benefit limit. Full breakdown of Budget measures.
Cash ISA limit slashed from £20,000 to £12,000
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts tax-free cash ISA allowance by £8,000 in budget move. Over-65s exempt from changes affecting millions of savers. Find out how this impacts your money.
UK man released after Florida pool attack plea deal
Mark Gibbon from Beaconsfield is released from a Florida jail after a plea deal over an alleged attempt to drown his daughter-in-law. Read the full story.
Trump envoy advised Kremlin on Ukraine peace deal
Exclusive recording reveals Steve Witkoff's advice to Russian official on Ukraine negotiations and territorial concessions. Plus analysis of US policy implications.
Police Use Victims' Law to Hide Identities in Shootings
US police officers are invoking Marsy's Law to shield their identities after fatal incidents, sparking outrage from civil rights groups and families. Discover how this legal provision is being used.
Dezi Freeman Manhunt: Three Months Without Trace
Three months after allegedly shooting two police officers dead in Porepunkah, fugitive Dezi Freeman remains missing. Discover the police theories and community unease.
Secret AUKUS Committee Formed, Excludes Greens
A new secret parliamentary committee will scrutinise the $368bn AUKUS deal. Membership determined by Albanese and Ley, excluding minor parties. Read the full story.
Dividend Tax Rates to Increase by 2 Percentage Points
Chancellor Reeves announces a 2% dividend tax hike from April 2026, impacting investors and business owners. Learn how to protect your investments using ISAs and pensions.
City AM Reacts to Rachel Reeves' Second Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget. Watch City AM's live reaction show from the London Stock Exchange with top political and City experts.
Pensioners Dodge Cash ISA Cut in Budget Shakeup
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms cash ISA ceiling will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 in 2027, but over-65s retain full allowance. Industry experts react to major savings policy change.
UK Budget: £1.1bn Gambling Tax Increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major gambling tax overhaul, raising online duties to generate over £1bn. Discover the impact on operators and players.
OBR: UK Tax Burden Hits Record High
The OBR warns Rachel Reeves' Budget leaves UK finances vulnerable as the tax burden hits an all-time high. Discover the full impact on households and the economy.
Cash ISA limit slashed by £8,000 for under-65s
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts the tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65. Discover how this budget move impacts your savings and the economy.
Reeves announces £26bn tax rises after budget leak
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils £26bn tax package including extended income tax freeze and mansion tax after OBR accidentally leaks details. Read the full breakdown.
Cyber attack disrupts two major London councils
Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council hit by a major cyber attack, disrupting services for 360,000 residents. Emergency plans are now in effect.
Nusrat Ghani: The MP Overseeing Rachel Reeves' Budget
Discover how Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani became a political star after firmly chairing the Budget debate, her historic career, and her sharp handling of MPs.
New £255 Electric Vehicle Tax Confirmed for 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, costing drivers up to £255 annually from 2028. Get the full details on the Autumn Budget's motoring reforms.
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