4 h. ago New archbishop warns against hostile or threatening language on immigration

Dame Sarah Mullally said all senior leaders, whether in politics or faith, have a responsibility to ‘think about the language we use’.

Events

19 h. ago Ribena and Lucozade maker issues price hike warning to customers

Drinks firm says it could be forced to scale back expansion and prices may rise after £60m tax hit

Events

27 h. ago Baroness Mone accuses Chancellor of ‘inflammatory’ language in letter to PM

Rachel Reeves is reported to have joked that the Government had a vendetta against peer Lady Mone during a fringe event at Labour’s party conference.

Politics

33 h. ago Scottish Nationalists back unlimited council tax rises for second home owners

The SNP last night backed a Green amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill which will allow councils to more than double the amount of tax that second home owners pay.

Politics

34 h. ago 'Enough is enough!': Tesco boss urges Rachel Reeves to avoid tax hikes

The boss of Tesco has warned the Chancellor that 'enough is enough' amid fears of more tax rises as the supermarket upgraded its annual profits.

Economics

66 h. ago Keir Starmer says tough choices to come on 'path to renewal' as he lines up yet ANOTHER tax rise

In a speech that focused heavily on politics but was light on policy, the Prime Minister signalled there would be a fresh tax raid.

Politics

3 d. ago Starmer argues for inclusive patrotism and accuses Farage of trying to divide Britain

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gas accused hard-right politician Nigel Farage of crossing “a moral line” with his anti-immigtration stance

Politics

3 d. ago Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain had not left the EU

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3 d. ago Our world is hurtling into climate disaster and what do politicians give us? Oilfields and new runways | Bill McGuire

In the name of ‘pragmatism’, green measures are being ditched, net zero derided. Be very clear: without slashing emissions we are in deep, deep troubleThe hope that followed the signing of the Paris climate agreement in 2016 has long gone as the global community has failed utterly to rein in emissions, which – barring a small pandemic-induced blip in 2020 – have headed remorselessly upwards ever since. And there is little sign of this changing anytime soon. Indeed, as global heating has accelerated over the past few years, instead of trying harder, the world is turning its back on measures to tackle the climate crisis.In the UK, Labour is considering the approval of two major new oilfields in the North Sea – Rosebank and Jackdaw – with both Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves reported to be backing the proposals, which would lock in reliance on fossil fuels at the expense of renewables. Alongside this, instead of the government introducing measures to reduce aviation emissions, such as a...

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3 d. ago DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rachel's in Wonderland. The rest of us should be counting the spoons...

Artificial intelligence may be replacing entry-level jobs with alarming speed and firms are slashing recruitment because of swingeing business tax rises, but Rachel Reeves has the solution.

Politics

3 d. ago Business gives wary welcome to Reeves and Starmer at Labour conference

Executives urge ministers to follow through on promises to cut red tape

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3 d. ago Labour conference live: Burnham backs Starmer as he dampens leadership bid rumours

Manchester mayor suggests speculation has stemmed from ‘overwritten’ and ‘inaccurate’ reporting

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3 d. ago Business gives wary welcome to Reeves and Starmer as tax rises loom large at Labour conference

Executives urge ministers to follow through on promises to cut red tape

Economics

4 d. ago Burnham says he hopes Britain rejoins EU as he hits back at Reeves and Starmer on the economy

Greater Manchester mayor denied he would be ‘hopeless’ on the economy as he tried to play down speculation over his political ambitions

Events

4 d. ago Labour members back Burnham over Starmer in new leadership poll by large majority: Live updates

Polling comes amid increasing speculation over Manchester mayor’s Westminster ambitions

Politics

4 d. ago Home secretary Mahmood vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ to stop small boat crossings: Live updates

Shabana Mahmood says she will send migrants home ‘who have no right to be here’

Society

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves signals plan to go back on ‘no tax rises’ pledge at Labour party conference

Rachel Reeves delivered her Labour party conference speech on Monday (29 September).

Politics

4 d. ago Sadiq Khan joins backlash over Starmer 'racism' jibe at Farage's immigration plans saying he would not use the 'loaded word'

Keir Starmer risked stirring a hornets' nest yesterday when he used the term to attack Reform's crackdown on so-called 'settled status'.

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4 d. ago Sadiq Khan joins backlash over Starmer's 'racist' jibe at Farage's immigration plans saying he would not use the 'loaded word'

Keir Starmer risked stirring a hornets' nest yesterday when he used the term to attack Reform's crackdown on so-called 'settled status'.

Politics

4 d. ago Andy Burnham urges Labour to ‘call out’ Brexit failures after Reeves’ jibe at mayor: Live updates

The Greater Manchester mayor, however, said there was no prospect of the rejoining the EU ‘any time soon’

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