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Budget 2024 latest news: ‘Big and difficult choices’ warns Wes Streeting as tax threshold freeze not ruled out
Starmer refuses to rule out national insurance rise at PMQs Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The health secretary has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholds as speculation aboutContinue Reading
Ministers in AI ‘arms race’ with criminals and rogue states, senior MP warns
Ministers and AI developers are locked in an “arms race” with criminals and rogue states attempting to use the technology for harm, a senior MP has warned, calling for more clarity on how it will be regulated. Chi Onwurah, who chairs the science, innovation and technology committee, told The IndependentContinue Reading
Streeting hints at Budget of major tax rises after bagging billions for NHS from Reeves
Wes Streeting has appeared to confirm that Rachel Reeves will carry out a tax raid on national insurance contributions to help fill the £40 billion gap in Labour’s spending plans. Meanwhile, his refusal to rule out extending the freezing of income tax thresholds beyond 2028 also appeared to confirm speculationContinue Reading
Government to oversee building of HS2 amid spiralling costs
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ministers will oversee the building of the HS2 rail line, the Government has announced asContinue Reading
Ballon d’Or result ‘leaked’ as Premier League stars miss out on top gong
Manchester City ace Rodri has reportedly been snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or after the result of next week’s ceremony was leaked. Rodri was among the favourites on the 30-man shortlist, which included 10 Premier League players. Alongside Rodri, the likes of Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Declan Rice wereContinue Reading
Shadow business secretary would support ‘mutualisation’ of Post Office
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The shadow business secretary has said he would support giving ownership of the Post OfficeContinue Reading
Fears British High Commission phones were hacked during Chagos Islands talks
Leaked recordings have sparked fears the British High Commission in Mauritius had its phones hacked around the time the UK opened negotiations for the handover of the Chagos Islands. Audio of apparent discussions between the British high commissioner Charlotte Pierre and other political figures were featured on the Mauritian FacebookContinue Reading
Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A senior minister has declined to rule out extending the freeze on income tax thresholdsContinue Reading
Richard E Grant reveals how Steve Martin helped him achieve the “greatest epiphany” of his life
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Richard E Grant has revealed how fellow actor Steve Martin helped him get over a nervous breakdownContinue Reading
UK banks to shed light on consumer confidence as cheaper mortgages hit market
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Some of the UK’s biggest banks are set to shed light on whether borrowers areContinue Reading