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Rachel Reeves ‘set to raise fuel duty next year’ as Tory MPs demand freeze
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the end of a temporary 5p cut in fuel duty in her Budget this month, it has been reported. Sources briefed on the chancellor’s thinking told The Financial Times that they believe the cut will take effect from next year. Additionally, the TreasuryContinue Reading
Max Verstappen lands major Lando Norris blow with United States GP sprint pole
Max Verstappen produced a mighty final lap in the United States Grand Prix sprint shootout to seal a P1 grid slot on Saturday. Title rival Lando Norris struggled and will start from P4. The first part of sprint qualifying was full of drama as Oscar Piastri’s rough start to theContinue Reading
Budget 2024: Reeves’ stamp duty plans shake market as benefits ‘to be cut by £3bn’
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 Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget in 15 years later this month, leading one of the mostContinue Reading
Milo Ventimiglia admits swearing at Mandy Moore during ‘heated’ This Is Us scene
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 Milo Ventimiglia has admitted he was the first person to swear at Mandy Moore whileContinue Reading
F1 driver slapped with 60-place grid penalty for United States Grand Prix
Liam Lawson will start the United States Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking six 10-place grid penalties for new components outside of the regulations. The young New Zealander will make his sixth Grand Prix start on Sunday, and his first of the season after he wasContinue Reading
Budget 2024: Inheritance tax set to rise – here’s what it means for you
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly planning changes to inheritance tax at the Budget as she looks to raise up to £40bn from tax hikes and spending cuts. While specifics remain unclear, any changes could significantly affect how much families pay on inherited properties and their financial futures. Here’s everything you need toContinue Reading
Red Bull excuses ‘don’t stack up’ as Brown demands ‘thorough’ FIA investigation
Zak Brown has demanded a ‘very thorough investigation’ from the FIA after rule changes were made to outlaw a device on Red Bull’s car ahead of the United States Grand Prix. The reigning world champions admitted to having a bib device in the RB20 cockpit that would allow them toContinue Reading
Study finds almost all drinking water contains ‘forever chemicals’ that do not break down naturally
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in samples of drinking water from across the world, a new study has revealed. Scientists discovered PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals that do not break down in nature, in more than 99 per cent of bottled water samples sourced from 15 countriesContinue Reading
Construction workers stumble upon ‘exceptionally preserved’ Roman statue near ancient city
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have identified an “exceptionally well-preserved” marble statue of a Roman man that was uncovered during construction in the city of Varna, once known as the ancient Greek city of Odessos. Workers found the marble man outside the fortress walls of Odessos in an area filled with alluvium,Continue Reading
‘We are going to keep our manifesto pledges’ says Starmer amid tax rise reports
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 Prime Minister has said that the Government is “going to keep our manifesto pledges”,Continue Reading