Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to revitalise his campaign with a Conservative manifesto focused on significant tax cuts and support for first-time home buyers. Sunak emphasises that it is “morally right” to reward hard work, positioning himself as a successor to Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Lawson. Key Points ofContinue Reading
Barclays bank branches throughout England and Scotland have faced a wave of protests led by pro-Palestine group, Palestine Action. Up to 20 branches were targeted, with buildings being defaced with red paint and windows smashed. The protests were staged to demand that Barclays divest from Israel’s weapons trade and fossilContinue Reading
Scientists have grown “mini-guts” in the lab to help understand Crohn’s disease, and discovered DNA changes that may play an important role in the condition. The University of Cambridge researchers say these mini organs – also known as organoids – could be used in the future to identify the bestContinue Reading
A landmark study has compared the risk of complications of water births. The results could have implications for thousands of women each year who use birthing pools as a form of pain relief during labour, researchers said. It concluded having a water birth does not increase the risk of complicationsContinue Reading
Scientists have grown “mini-guts” in the lab to help understand Crohn’s disease, and discovered DNA changes that may play an important role in the condition. The University of Cambridge researchers say these mini organs – also known as organoids – could be used in the future to identify the bestContinue Reading
Labour has reversed its plan to reintroduce the pension lifetime allowance, sparking claims from the Tories of a significant financial “black hole” in Labour’s budget. The U-turn, valued at £800 million, sees Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, abandoning the pledge to reinstate the lifetime cap on tax-free pension savings. LabourContinue Reading
Labour’s proposed tax on private education is set to drive up house prices in catchment areas of high-performing state schools, according to leading estate agent Hamptons. The plan, which includes the introduction of VAT on independent school fees, is anticipated to increase property values in desirable areas as parents moveContinue Reading
The Liberal Democrats have launched a radical manifesto aimed at the self-employed, presenting significant policy changes that set a new benchmark for other political parties ahead of the general election. According to a tax and self-employment expert, these proposals draw “lines in the sand” for comparison. Key pledges in theContinue Reading
The Conservative Party has pledged nearly £730 million to bolster NHS mental health treatment in England, aiming to address the rising welfare costs if they win the forthcoming general election. This initiative is designed to cut the economic burden of £12 billion annually by facilitating employment for an additional 500,000Continue Reading
Labour is set to override local councils to construct data centres on the green belt as Sir Keir Starmer’s Opposition seeks to enhance the UK’s artificial intelligence sector. Peter Kyle, the shadow science, innovation, and technology secretary, is considering designating data centres as nationally significant infrastructure projects. This move wouldContinue Reading
