UK unveils significant tax rises in budget after ‘shambolic’ forecast leak
UK unveils significant tax rises in budget after ‘shambolic’ forecast leak UK chancellor announces 26.1bn pounds ($34.4bn) in tax hikes amid furore over embarrassing leak of forecast data. UK Chancellor…
How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay 34 minutes agoLucy HookerBusiness reporter Getty Images/ljubaphoto There was no rise in the rate of income tax. Still,…
Guinea-Bissau army officers claim ‘total control’ as gunshots rock capital
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Guinea-Bissau army officers claim ‘total control’ as gunshots rock capital Officers order suspension of electoral process, border closures a day before presidential vote results expected. A soldier…
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
Isas, cars and pensions – how the Budget affects you 7 minutes agoKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves is announcing her Budget, but details were published…
Henry Zeffman: Early release of OBR documents is totally surreal
The Budget is already out there, thanks to the Office for Budget Responsibility, which has published the details in error.
Jury trials could be scrapped in England and Wales except for most serious cases
Jury trials could be scrapped except in most serious cases 20 minutes agoDominic CascianiHome and legal correspondent Getty Images Justice Secretary David Lammy is proposing to massively restrict the ancient…
US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence
EXPLAINER US-backed GHF ‘aid mission’ in Gaza ends – a timeline of violence The much-criticised Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and…
India, Pakistan to play T20 World Cup 2026 group match on February 15
India, Pakistan to play T20 World Cup 2026 group match on February 15 Bitter rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Group A at next year’s 20-team competition. Shaheen…
UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon
UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp. People inspect the damage…
Israel says Red Cross receives remains of deceased Gaza captive
BREAKINGBREAKING, News Israel says Red Cross receives remains of deceased Gaza captive Hamas militants accompanied by members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) head to east of…