General: UK unprepared for long war with Russia

A senior UK general warns the country is critically unprepared for a protracted conflict, rating military readiness as low as 1/10. He states it could take a decade to be properly equipped.

Budget salary sacrifice tax raid alarms experts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly targeting salary sacrifice schemes in the budget, a move experts warn could decimate retirement savings and increase tax bills for millions.

Autumn Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves' Tax Plans Revealed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with major tax changes expected. Watch live at 12:30pm as Labour faces crucial economic test. Full analysis of property, pension and income tax measures.

Albanese in last-ditch talks to save nature laws

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese intervenes directly in negotiations to rescue Labor's environmental reforms as Greens consider 11th-hour compromise deal before parliament's final sitting day.

Three arrested after Dagenham stabbing incident

Three men were arrested on suspicion of GBH after a 21-year-old was stabbed on Becontree Avenue in Dagenham. Police are appealing for information as the investigation continues.

Budget Day: FTSE 100 Up as Pound Bets Turn Bearish

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Autumn Budget amid market jitters. The FTSE 100 climbs, but traders are placing heavy bets against the pound. Follow live updates and analysis.

Mother jailed for hiding children's bodies in suitcase

Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.

Reeves' 'Hokey Cokey' Budget Targets £20bn Shortfall

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?

Budget 2025: Major Tax Hikes Announced

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a raft of tax increases in the 2025 Budget, targeting a £30bn financial shortfall while pledging investment in public services.

London's December Snow Forecast Revealed

London is set for three days of snow in December, with flurries forecast for the 12th, 13th, and 29th. Discover the detailed outlook for the capital's wintry weather.

Gilt market braces for Budget turbulence

Bond investors are preparing for potential gilt and sterling volatility ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, with fiscal credibility and inflation outlook in focus. Discover the market's reaction to Rachel Reeves' spending plans.

Reeves Confronts £110bn Debt Crisis in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must balance tax rises with spending cuts as Britain's debt servicing hits £110bn annually. Can she ignore political pressure and fix public finances?

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