Reeves abandons income tax rise in budget U-turn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps plans to raise income tax rates, breaking a key manifesto pledge. The U-turn follows internal party conflict and leadership speculation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves scraps plans to raise income tax rates, breaking a key manifesto pledge. The U-turn follows internal party conflict and leadership speculation.
Keir Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney remains in post despite pressure to resign over alleged briefings against Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to raise income tax in a major policy reversal ahead of the 26 November budget. Discover the political fallout.
Daniel Billings pleads guilty to murdering Molly Ticehurst in 2024, case that sparked national domestic violence campaign in Australia. Read the full story.
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party faces internal conflict as allies reject Zarah Sultana's £600,000 transfer offer. Discover the full story behind the funding dispute.
More than 100 migrants have been sent back to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' agreement. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls it a 'milestone' in border control efforts. Read the latest developments.
Discover which 28 nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, including African powerhouses and surprise debutants. Get the full breakdown of the global qualification picture.
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell confirms he is the latest target of Donald Trump's retribution campaign, facing a federal criminal investigation for alleged mortgage fraud. Discover the full story.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces additional month in prison following alleged rule violations, including drinking homemade alcohol. Read the latest developments.
Tremane Wood's death sentence commuted to life without parole moments before scheduled lethal injection. Read the dramatic details of this last-minute reprieve.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails show discussions about 'girls' with associates, contradicting US justice department claims about third-party involvement in his abuse network.
The US Justice Department has joined a lawsuit to block California's new electoral map, escalating a legal battle over redistricting that could impact control of the House in 2026.
The US State Department designates four European anti-fascist groups as terrorist organisations, a controversial move experts call politically motivated. Read the full analysis.
A top RSF adviser warns US calls to cut weapons supplies threaten a fragile truce in Sudan's war, which has killed 40,000 and displaced millions. Read the latest.
Canada's spy chief reveals heightened Russian and Chinese espionage in the Arctic, targeting government and private sector. Discover the security response.
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Sami Hamdi, detained for over two weeks by US immigration, and his wife warn British football fans about freedom of speech risks at 2026 World Cup. Read their full story.
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A Chicago daycare worker has been released after two years in immigration detention. Her case highlights ongoing immigration policy debates. Read the full story.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan faces accusations of 'taking the mickey' out of grooming gang victims during heated Assembly exchange. Read the full confrontation details.
The wife of British journalist Sami Hamdi, detained by US immigration, warns UK football fans travelling to the 2026 World Cup about freedom of speech risks. Read the full story.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed meets officials overseeing Tower Hamlets council amid persistent governance worries and councillors' overseas political ambitions. Read the latest developments.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents threaten Donald Trump's political momentum after government shutdown. Analysis reveals why this scandal persists. Read the full investigation.
Senior Conservatives deploy Norman Lamont's famous 1993 critique against Sir Keir Starmer's government. Is history repeating itself with economic challenges and internal disputes?
Keir Starmer's government faces mounting criticism over chaotic leadership and structural failures at No 10. Can the PM regain control? Analysis of what went wrong.
Donald Trump faces bipartisan pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein files as new emails emerge. Discover the latest developments in this ongoing political scandal.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney amidst a toxic briefing row targeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Discover the key facts and fallout.
Keir Starmer confronts growing Labour Party infighting as internal divisions threaten government stability. Analysis of the political cartoon depicting Labour's internal conflicts.
The Kardashians dispute reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed consent forms at Kris Jenner's birthday party, amid photo removal controversy. Read the full story.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails show author Michael Wolff giving PR advice to the convicted sex offender about Donald Trump, raising serious questions about journalistic ethics.