9 h. ago Angela Rayner attends Manchester vigil for victims of synagogue terror attack as she makes rare public appearance after she resigned as deputy PM

Wearing a red coat, the former cabinet minister appeared glum as she sheltered under an umbrella for the service, close to the synagogue in Middleton Road, Crumpsall.

Events

25 h. ago I have a crippling fear of being judged. How can I overcome this? | Leading questions

Is it worth paying with your life to avoid being mocked, asks advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Practice valuing your own judgments as much as other people’sRead more Leading questionsI have a crippling fear of judgment and being perceived negatively. Having grown up in a household where mockery was the norm, I believe this has left a lasting mark on my psyche which has resulted in me being afraid to act for fear of mockery, scorn or negative judgment. I feel this has severely stunted my social and romantic life, preventing me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m keen to break from this but the gnawing fear holds me back. I spend my non-working days and hours cooped up in my house and alone. Crucially, this fear does not overcome me when I’m working and in fact I’m comfortable leading large groups of people and meeting new people. I believe this is because when I’m at work I know where I stand and I have a specific objective in mind. However, in my personal li...

Events

41 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

45 h. ago Think twice before rushing to fix the UK’s broken property taxes

It took us a generation to get into the present council tax mess and would take another to emerge with minimal scars

Politics

59 h. ago East Ayrshire Council set to rule out 'Tourist Tax' for time being

East Ayrshire has far fewer visitors, with officials stating that the financial benefits would be minimal.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP's rent controls approved as empty and second homes poised for council tax hikes

The Scottish Government rejected plans to end tax breaks for the King’s properties and allow councils to force the sale or lease of derelict buildings or land

Society

3 d. ago Shona Robison pleads not to 'draw out drama' of delayed budget and makes huge council tax freeze hint

The Finance Secretary insisted she will not be “randomly taking an axe to services” as she came under pressure to offer more cash to under-pressure colleges.

Economics

3 d. ago 'We want Angela back': Wes Streeting is cheered as he urges Rayner to return... less than a month after she quit over £40,000 Stamp Duty dodge

The Health Secretary received a standing ovation at Labour's conference in Liverpool as he lavished praised on the recently-resigned deputy prime minister.

Economics

3 d. ago 'We want her back... we need her back': Wes Streeting urges Angela Rayner to make a stunning return to Labour's top team

The Health Secretary received a standing ovation at Labour's conference in Liverpool as he lavished praised on the recently-resigned deputy prime minister.

Politics

3 d. ago MSPs to vote on cutting 'unpayable' council tax debt to end 'cycles of poverty'

The Scottish Greens want the time limit for council tax arrears in Scotland to be brought in line with England.

Economics

3 d. ago Scots could have council tax debt written off under plan to help struggling families

Households in Scotland are chased for missed local authority payments for up to 20 years - despite the equivalent rule in England being just six years.

Economics

4 d. ago Big Brother’s first evicted housemate revealed as they’re dumped just hours after arriving in the house

BIG Brother's first evicted housemate has been revealed as political events manager Emily Hewertson Emily shot to fame last June when she was falsely accused of flinging a milkshake over Nigel Farage in Clacton-on-Sea.  Emily came under fire when some mistakenly believed she was the girl who threw the drink at the politician back in...

Politics

5 d. ago Housing secretary says work will start on three new towns before election

Steve Reed hails predecessor Angela Rayner as ‘true working-class hero’ and accuses Tories of blocking new homesSteve Reed, the new housing secretary, has said he is “appalled” at the slow pace of housebuilding as he used his conference speech to pledge that work would start on three new towns before the next election.The government wants to build at least 12 new towns and has identified three of the most promising locations at Tempsford, a village in Bedfordshire, Crews Hill on the outskirts of north London, and South Bank in a suburb of Leeds. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Facebook and Instagram users in Britain will now have to PAY £3.99/month for ad

Facebook and Instagram users in Britain will now have to pay a monthly fee to avoid being targeted with personalised adverts.

Economics

8 d. ago Ticketmaster forced to change pricing and sales tactics after Oasis row

Company must be clearer about what fans will pay and avoid ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMABusiness live – latest updatesTicketmaster has been forced by the competition watchdog to change how it advertises concert tickets – including ending “misleading” information about the seats they are buying – after a fan backlash over its handling of the Oasis reunion tour.After a year-long investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Ticketmaster had agreed to make changes to its sales tactics, in a move welcomed by the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Andy Burnham reveals Labour MPs privately urging him to challenge Starmer as he accuses PM of creating 'climate of fear'

The Manchester mayor’s vision to ‘turn the country around’ includes higher council tax on London homes and a 50p top rate of income tax

Events

9 d. ago Falkirk could see more council tax rises of up to 13 per cent over the next five years

Councillors are being asked to agree a five-year strategy as costs continue to rise for essential services.

Politics

9 d. ago Farage condemned for falsely accusing eastern European migrants of eating swans from royal parks

Nigel Farage has been accused of ‘peddling wild conspiracy theories’ with critics saying his latest claims are a ‘direct lift from the Trump song book’

Events

9 d. ago Disney+ prices are going up next week – here’s how to avoid paying more

The streaming platform is raising the cost of its annual subscription

Economics

9 d. ago Farage falsely accuses eastern European migrants of eating swans from London parks

The Royal Parks charity quickly clarified that there was ‘no evidence’ of swans being killed and eaten

Events