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Analysis: Was the tax U-turn a cunning plan?
Did the chancellor pull off an extraordinary move to ease borrowing costs? Explore the analysis behind the income tax U-turn and its impact on the UK budget. Read the full story.
2% Wealth Tax on £10m+ Assets Could Raise £25bn
Campaigners urge Rachel Reeves to consider a 2% tax on assets over £10m, raising £25bn annually for the NHS, education and infrastructure. A fair solution?
Asbestos in Play Sand Forces School Closures Across UK
Over 70 schools closed due to asbestos-contaminated play sand. Learn about the recalled products, health risks, and official safety advice for parents.
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Haldane: Budget Speculation Hurting UK Growth
Former Bank of England chief Andy Haldane warns daily tax rise speculation is causing businesses and consumers to 'hunker down', stifling growth. Read his urgent call for reform.
Inquest opens into baby's death in XL bully attack
An inquest has opened into the death of nine-month-old Jonte William Bluck, who died from a compressive head injury after an XL bully attack in Monmouthshire. Follow the latest developments.
Ex-Bank of England chief criticises budget 'mistakes'
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane condemns the government's 'repeated mistakes' ahead of the Budget 2025, arguing the process is 'sucking all life' from the economy. Read the full analysis.
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.
ACT Schools Close Due to Asbestos in Play Sand
More than 70 public schools in Canberra closed as a precaution after asbestos was found in children's play sand sold at Kmart and Target. Stay informed on the latest developments.
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Experts: Place-Based Budgets Can Fix UK Finances
Former ministers and policy experts argue that reorganising public services around local needs, not just tax rises, is key to solving Britain's budget crisis. Discover the vision for reform.
Asbestos in Play Sand Closes 69 Schools
Nearly 70 schools in Australia have shut down after toxic asbestos was discovered in children's play sand. Learn about the recall and health risks.
TUC: Budget watchdog risks strangling UK economic growth
The TUC warns Britain's fiscal watchdog is hardwired for austerity and demands urgent modernisation. Discover why its productivity forecast timing has sparked Treasury fury ahead of the autumn budget.
Labour abandons income tax rise for stealth taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves retreats from income tax increases, opting for stealth taxes in November budget. Analysis of Labour's broken manifesto pledge and its impact on tax fairness.
1.3 Million Families Hit by Labour's Mansion Tax
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans £600m council tax surcharge affecting middle-class families in Band F+ properties. Discover if you're affected and the political fallout.
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3p per mile EV charge planned from 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers 3p per mile tax for electric vehicles from 2028 to address falling fuel duty revenue. Find out how this affects drivers.
Reeves' Pension Plan: Tax-Free Cash Safe, Sacrifice Targeted
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appears to have ruled out cutting pension tax-free cash. Discover the potential £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice schemes and its impact on your retirement savings.
UK cuts Global Fund by 15%, risking African health crisis
Britain reduces Global Fund pledge by £150m despite co-hosting replenishment drive. Campaigners warn cuts will force African nations to make impossible healthcare choices and risk thousands of lives.
NHS doctors' strike continues in pay dispute
Junior doctors begin 13th strike in ongoing NHS pay restoration battle with Wes Streeting. Over 1.5 million appointments cancelled as dispute shows no sign of resolution.
Pound Falls as Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plan
UK gilt yields surge after Rachel Reeves U-turns on income tax hike, sparking investor fears over Labour's fiscal strategy. Discover the market impact ahead of the crucial autumn budget.
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Labour's income tax U-turn explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons planned income tax rise amid political turmoil and improved economic forecasts. Discover the inside story behind the budget reversal.
Reeves Plans £7.5bn Tax Rise in November Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil tax rises of up to £30bn in the November budget. Explore the key options, from threshold freezes to council tax reforms.
Income Tax U-Turn: Impact on Your Salary Explained
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax hike plans in Autumn Budget U-turn. Discover what alternative tax measures could affect your finances and how to protect your money.
Middle earners face £3,000 Budget tax raid
Analysis reveals extending income tax threshold freezes could leave middle earners £3,000 worse off. Discover how fiscal drag impacts your finances ahead of the November Budget.
Reeves abandons income tax rise plans in Budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly scrapped plans to increase income tax rates ahead of the November 26 Budget. Discover what alternative tax measures could still mean higher bills for millions.
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UK borrowing costs rise after Reeves' tax U-turn
UK borrowing costs surge and the pound falls after Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans. Market reaction signals investor unease ahead of the budget.
Reeves U-turns on income tax rise plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reportedly abandons income tax hike amid market pressure and political concerns. Get the latest on Budget 2025 developments.
Labour's major tax U-turn ahead of Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans for a 2p income tax rise, a major reversal just weeks before the Autumn Budget. What does this mean for the UK's finances?
Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plan in Budget U-Turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to increase income tax rates in a dramatic policy reversal ahead of the autumn budget, sparking market reactions and political fallout.
Reeves abandons income tax hike in budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves drops planned income tax rise, breaking a key manifesto pledge. Meanwhile, China's factory output slows to its weakest in over a year. Stay informed on the latest economic shifts.
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Reeves scraps income tax hike in Budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons plans for 2p income tax rise ahead of Autumn Budget, creating fresh uncertainty over filling £30bn fiscal black hole. Read the latest developments.
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