OBR warns Labour's tax hikes could hit UK growth
The OBR cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves that increasing the UK's tax burden to a record high could distort economic activity more than forecast. Discover the fiscal risks.
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Reeves' Budget raises more questions than answers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves concludes Budget week facing scrutiny over fiscal 'black hole' claims and back-loaded tax measures. Analysis reveals growing uncertainty.
5-Point Financial Action Plan After Budget Changes
Essential guide to navigating the chancellor's budget changes affecting pensions, property, savings and investments. Learn how to protect your finances with expert advice.
Essential Weekend Reads: Free Birth to Beatles
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
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The hidden agony of a Dignitas goodbye
Catie Fenner reveals the emotional toll of secrecy surrounding her mother's assisted death in Switzerland, as she campaigns for UK law change. Read her powerful story.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
HMRC reveals new rules to stop savers bypassing the reduced £12,000 Cash ISA limit from April 2027. Includes plans for a simpler first-time buyer ISA.
State Pension Tax Exemption Creates Two-Tier System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
Reeves: Wealthy Must Fund Public Services Overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends £26bn tax increases targeting Britain's wealthy to rebuild 'creaky' public services, rejecting calls for spending cuts despite OBR forecasts.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
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Reeves accused of misleading public on UK finances
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Tory accusations of misleading the public over the state of UK finances after an OBR letter revealed a budget surplus. Discover the full story.
OBR's future uncertain after budget leak scandal
The Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential crisis after accidentally leaking Rachel Reeves' budget. Can the watchdog survive the political fallout? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast.
Farmers warn of unfair mansion tax double hit
UK farmers protest potential mansion tax on working farms after inheritance tax relief removal. Read how rural businesses face a £2m property charge.
Hidden chemicals discovered in mineral sunscreens
New research reveals premium mineral sunscreens contain unlisted chemical filters, challenging 'natural' marketing claims. Discover what's really in your SPF protection.
OBR Challenges Treasury's Account of Budget Tax Decision
The Office for Budget Responsibility reveals Rachel Reeves knew about improved forecasts weeks before dropping income tax rise, contradicting Treasury claims. Read the full investigation.
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Businesses fear more tax rises after Autumn Budget
Over two thirds of UK business leaders fear further tax hikes despite £26bn Budget raid. Discover how this impacts hiring and economic growth.
Martin Lewis warns graduates on student loan repayments
Martin Lewis warns graduates will pay more in total student loans as the repayment threshold is frozen for three years. Discover the financial impact of the Autumn Budget.
Reeves rushes pension tax raid into law
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates salary sacrifice legislation to reassure markets about tax increases. Learn how this affects your pension contributions.
Salary sacrifice cap hits ordinary earners hardest
New research shows the £2,000 salary sacrifice cap will disproportionately impact basic and higher rate taxpayers, reducing take-home pay and potentially skewing pension savings. Discover how to protect your finances.
Reeves' Budget Sparks Political Earthquake with OBR Leak
Rachel Reeves's second budget descends into chaos following an unprecedented OBR leak, prompting fiery attacks from Kemi Badenoch. Listen to the full analysis on Electoral Dysfunction.
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Labour defends tax threshold freeze and benefit cap scrap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to justify income tax threshold freeze raising £8bn, while PM condemns two-child benefit limit as a 'moral failure'. Read the latest budget analysis.
Chancellor's Growth Budget Faces Fiscal Questions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget targets economic growth through business investment and planning reforms, but questions remain about fiscal responsibility. Read our analysis.
Streeting calls BMA 'impossible' in NHS dispute
Health Secretary Wes Streeting escalates feud with doctors' union, accusing BMA of misleading claims over GP contract changes. Read the full breakdown of this NHS crisis.
Jakarta dog meat ban divides activists and locals
Jakarta bans dog meat trade to combat rabies, sparking debate between animal rights groups and traditional consumers who fear it will drive the practice underground.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
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Labour's Budget Criticised for Short-Term Focus
Rachel Reeves' first budget faces backlash for missing key opportunities on tax reform and green investment while failing to address long-term economic challenges.
Public Reaction to Rachel Reeves's Budget
Analysis of the public response to Rachel Reeves's budget, exploring taxpayer sentiment and the defence of long-term economic planning. Read the full debate.
Budget Plasters Fail to Heal Economic Wounds
Rachel Reeves' £26bn budget offers temporary relief but fails to address Britain's fundamental economic flaws. Without systemic reform, the bleeding continues.
US Ends World AIDS Day Commemoration After 35 Years
The US government will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day, marking a historic policy shift. Discover the implications for global HIV prevention efforts and public health awareness.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
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Budget's £5m IHT cap benefits ultra-rich former non-doms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget includes a £5m inheritance tax cap for non-dom offshore trusts, a move experts say only helps individuals worth over £83m. Discover the implications.
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