Middle-class families in the UK are expected to face an additional financial burden of up to £8,000 in the upcoming year due to rising school fees and council taxes, with potential further increases causing concern among households about the future economic impact.
The UK Government’s introduction of a new “grocery tax” aimed at achieving net zero goals will lead to increased food bills, as the £1.4 billion levy to reduce waste is expected to pass 85 percent of its costs onto consumers.
A Foreign Office interpreter is facing allegations of facilitating a propaganda network linked to Beijing, raising security concerns within Whitehall about China’s influence.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed support for Donald Trump’s call to accelerate peace efforts in the Ukraine conflict, also engaging with the Prince of Wales during a meeting at Notre Dame.
A BBC show producer has accused a presenter of inappropriate conduct, claiming that despite reporting the incidents, no action was taken.
Russia is reportedly prepared to launch cyber attacks against Britain, prompting warnings from officials about potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and raising concerns over national security.
Julie Bindel recounted an encounter with police over the content of a tweet, following a complaint received from a transgender individual, sparking discussions about free speech and policing.
Farmers are planning blockades at ports and supermarkets in response to proposed inheritance tax increases, aiming to protest against what they view as unfair tax changes affecting their livelihoods and the broader agriculture sector.
The new Tory leader, Badenoch, has expressed confidence that Labour will not succeed, suggesting they are repeating past errors.
Thousands of business owners are closing ahead of the Chancellor’s expected announcements, fearing potential tax increases may negatively impact their operations and financial stability.