7 h. ago Inheritance tax and the rise of ‘giving while living’: Smart ways to pass on wealth tax

With rule changes and frozen thresholds, more people are exploring financial gifting in their lifetime

Economics

10 h. ago 'Politics of envy': Fury as Labour opens the door to an inheritance tax raid on Middle England as ministers fail to deny push to end tax

Dame Diana Johnson, the policing minister, failed to rule out changes to the so-called 'death tax' this autumn amid growing concerns about the state of the public finances.

Politics

23 h. ago PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down

PIO peer calls for Clive of India statue in front of London’s foreign office to be pulled down  Times of India

Society

32 h. ago Labour peer wants Clive of India statue outside Foreign Office torn down because it's 'not helpful' for diplomacy

Baroness Debbonaire insisted the bronze sculpture was historically inaccurate and risked souring Britain's relationship with India.

Society

38 h. ago David Lammy faces possible legal action over Foreign Office secondments

Campaigners say placing staff from Shell and BAE Systems in ministries creates potential for improper influenceDavid Lammy is facing possible legal action over a plan to invite staff from the oil firm Shell and the defence firm BAE Systems to work inside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.A pre-action letter seen by the Guardian warns the foreign secretary that the scheme leaves the government open to allegations of a conflict of interest and creates the potential for “improper influence”.An alleged lack of transparency as to how the proposed scheme will operate.The potential for improper influence by representatives of Shell and BAE Systems on UK government practices, including in relation to foreign policy.The potential for conflicts of interest. Continue reading...

Politics

55 h. ago ‘Deport now, appeal later’: Foreign criminals deported from UK in newly released Home Office footage

The Home Office has released footage of foreign criminals being deported from the UK to have their appeals heard from abroad.

Society

58 h. ago UK holidaymakers to 29 European countries face major rule change in weeks

The changes will be implemented from October 12 and tourists are being urged to be aware

Politics

3 d. ago Drivers warned over Blue Badge rule change this week that could cost them £3,750

Disabled drivers may be unable to take advantage of major electric car discounts due to affordability criteria, according to experts.

Events

3 d. ago More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

The proposed cuts are part of wider plans to reduce the Civil Service headcount.

Events

4 d. ago Hong Kong police warrants ‘act of transnational repression’ – minister

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the UK would not tolerate ‘these acts of transnational repression’.

Politics

5 d. ago Foreign Office rule change as full list of affected countries confirmed

The Foreign Office has updated travel information for those with Blue Badges who are planning to travel to 17 countries in Europe - here is the advice

Politics

6 d. ago More than 60 countries scramble to respond to Trump’s latest tariffs

Industry representatives warn of job losses and say decision could be ‘nail in the coffin’ for those exporting to the USSee the full list of Trump tariff ratesMore than 60 countries around the world are scrambling to respond to the latest wave of US tariffs announced by Donald Trump which came into force on Thursday.Industry representatives in rich and poor countries warned of job losses as the tariffs upended a decades-old world trading system with rates ranging from 10% to 39%, 40% and 41% for Switzerland, Brazil and Syria. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Major Foreign Office update for Blue Badge changes in 29 countries

Officials this afternoon changed up advice for a host of EU and Shengen countries with advice for holders

Politics

6 d. ago Driveway rule change will allow millions to benefit from technology

The new rule is likely to have an impact on anyone moving house as new technology will allow them to now be able to search for available properties that come with electric vehicle chargers

Science

6 d. ago JD Vance will stay at David Lammy's Grade I listed mansion during British 'MAGA summer' holiday as pair bond over 'being family men and faith'

America's second family will stay at Chevening House, the official residence of the Foreign Secretary , as they begin their break in Britain.

Society

6 d. ago Trump tariffs: Full list of countries hit by US president’s new trade war levies

Donald Trump slapped tariffs as high as 50 percent for scores of countries around the globe

Politics

6 d. ago Dozens more countries face higher taxes on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect

Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ levies were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on ThursdaySee the full list of Trump tariff ratesDozens of countries face higher taxes on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump’s latest wave of country-specific tariffs have come into force.The sweeping “reciprocal” levies announced by the White House a week ago – just before a previous 1 August deadline was due to elapse – were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on Thursday. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Dozens more countries face higher levies on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect

Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ rates were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on ThursdaySee the full list of Trump tariff ratesBusiness live – latest updatesDozens of countries face higher levies on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump’s latest wave of country-specific tariffs has come into force.The sweeping “reciprocal” rates announced by the White House a week ago – just before a previous 1 August deadline was due to elapse – were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on Thursday. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Blue Badge holders warned over new rule change starting next week

Blue badge holders have been issued a warning about the changes set to come into effect from next week in the government's new Electric Car Grant portal

Events

8 d. ago HMRC rule change means certain Brits could be pursued for £1,350

The new rules will mean that the threshold for filing a Self Assessment tax return for trading income will rise from £1,000 to £3,000; however, the trading allowance will remain unchanged

Economics