Reeves plans to raise £2bn by tightening taxes on professional partnerships, affecting lawyers, GPs and accountants. Proposals would curb advantages of limited liability partnerships and close reliefs. Backers say this improves fairness; critics warn of higher costs and pressure on services.
Reeves plans to raise about £2bn in the Budget by tightening taxes on professionals in partnerships, especially LLPs, aligning National Insurance with employees and closing loopholes. A mansion tax on high‑value homes is also floated. Supporters cite fiscal repair; critics warn of higher bills for GPs and lawyers.
Newly disclosed Crown Estate papers say Andrew has paid no rent on Royal Lodge since 2003. The 30-room Windsor home is held on a long, peppercorn lease that requires him to fund refurbishment and upkeep rather than pay an annual sum, details previously redacted.
UK ministers say a hostile state intelligence service is aiding criminal networks moving migrants into Europe, exploiting border gaps and some NGOs to sow instability. Britain pledges stronger backing for partners through border security support, intelligence sharing and action against organised crime.
Prince Andrew has surrendered his dukedom and senior honours after talks with the King, amid scrutiny over links to Jeffrey Epstein and to China. He retains the princely title but has no public role. A statement says he will support the family and denies wrongdoing.
Trump has arranged talks with a rival power’s leader to seek an end to the Eastern European crisis after a lengthy call. A meeting abroad could happen next week, with a US visit later. He is also consulting Western allies on stepped-up defensive support alongside diplomacy.
Dominic Cummings claims a major Whitehall security breach exposed classified material and officials’ personal data to China, and alleges it was concealed by No 10. Ministers face demands to clarify what was compromised, who knew, and what safeguards now protect government systems.
An armed group in Gaza reportedly killed dozens of suspected collaborators and political rivals during a pause in fighting after opposing forces withdrew. Detainees were said to be taken from detention and killed in public, prompting condemnation and raising concerns over governance and security.
Twenty captives held in Gaza were released under the first phase of a deal, with 2,000 prisoners freed in return. Families were reunited as a temporary truce took effect, viewed as a step toward wider talks on security and reconstruction.
Hostages held by a militant group are set for release under a ceasefire deal, as Trump and the PM head to a regional summit and Britain pledges £20m for humanitarian relief in Gaza.