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'Smorgasbord' of tax hikes expected in today's budget - as more policies confirmed
The chancellor is vowing to "take the fair and necessary choices" in today's budget, as she seeks to grow the economy while keeping the public finances under control.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The chancellor is vowing to "take the fair and necessary choices" in today's budget, as she seeks to grow the economy while keeping the public finances under control.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Will you be hit by expected 'stealth tax' announcement?
A headline tax-raising measure expected in today's budget is an extension of the freeze on income tax thresholds for another two years beyond 2028, which should raise about £8bn.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:18:00 +0000
A headline tax-raising measure expected in today's budget is an extension of the freeze on income tax thresholds for another two years beyond 2028, which should raise about £8bn.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:18:00 +0000
Tourist tax to be introduced across England
Mayors will be able to introduce tourist taxes across England, the government has announced.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000
Mayors will be able to introduce tourist taxes across England, the government has announced.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000
Man arrested in connection with massive illegal waste dump
A man has been arrested in connection with the large-scale illegal tipping of waste in Oxfordshire, police have said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
A man has been arrested in connection with the large-scale illegal tipping of waste in Oxfordshire, police have said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Army pauses use of 'next generation' fighting vehicles after dozens of soldiers fall ill
The British Army has paused the use of its new Ajax armoured fighting vehicles after "around 30" soldiers suffered vibration and hearing problems following a training exercise at the weekend.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +0000
The British Army has paused the use of its new Ajax armoured fighting vehicles after "around 30" soldiers suffered vibration and hearing problems following a training exercise at the weekend.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +0000
'We've had our hearts ripped into millions of pieces - and it's not getting any easier'
Bereaved families of black, minorities and migrant women who died after suffering violence and abuse have called on the prime minister to help end femicide.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000
Bereaved families of black, minorities and migrant women who died after suffering violence and abuse have called on the prime minister to help end femicide.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000
London councils hit by 'cyber attack' with data potentially compromised
Multiple London councils have been hit by a cyber attack, with the potential for residents' data to have been compromised.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0000
Multiple London councils have been hit by a cyber attack, with the potential for residents' data to have been compromised.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0000
Man guilty of chasing police officer with chainsaw in murder attempt
An Albanian man has been found guilty of chasing a police officer with a chainsaw in an attempt to murder him.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000
An Albanian man has been found guilty of chasing a police officer with a chainsaw in an attempt to murder him.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000
Boy, 15, arrested after 16-year-old shot
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was shot in Sheffield, police said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:52:00 +0000
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was shot in Sheffield, police said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:52:00 +0000
Ministers briefed on major curbs to jury service, Sky News understands
Ministers have been briefed on major curbs to the jury service which could see juries only used to decide on cases of murder, rape or manslaughter, Sky News understands.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +0000
Ministers have been briefed on major curbs to the jury service which could see juries only used to decide on cases of murder, rape or manslaughter, Sky News understands.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:15:00 +0000