3 h. ago 'You can't grow without food': Business chiefs swing behind embattled farming sector amid growing outcry over Labour's inheritance tax raid

The message from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) comes amid an outcry from farmers about tax changes announced at Rachel Reeves 's Budget.

Economics

4 h. ago Parkrun could be NHS’s secret weapon to tackle Britain’s faltering health

Parkrun urges the Government to rollout 'social prescribing' of weekly fun run after partnership with Royal College of GPs gets people exercising and socialising

Society

4 h. ago Government urged to ‘do right thing’ over inheritance tax for reset with farmers

The National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday will hear from the organisation’s president Tom Bradshaw and Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

Politics

4 h. ago Judge rejects immediately restoring AP's access to White House but urges government to reconsider

A federal judge has refused to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press’ access to presidential events, saying the news organization had not shown it had suffered irreparable harm in the matter

Events

28 h. ago Government urged to restore school break times as more children miss out on play

A report has called on the Department for Education to discourage ‘the punitive withdrawal of playtime’ in schools.

Politics

53 h. ago Keir Starmer: Do not vote for 'dangerous' politics of Nigel Farage

The Prime Minister will urge voters to back a Labour government in Holyrood when he comes to Glasgow.

Politics

61 h. ago Scottish and UK governments both urged to ‘stand by’ Grangemouth workers

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday.

Politics

2 d. ago Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell call for creative talent to be protected from AI

The stars have urged the Government to rethink proposals to relax copyright rules to protect creative talent from artificial intelligence.

Politics

3 d. ago Ian Murray blasts John Swinney for 'shielding millionaires' from inheritance tax

The Scottish Secretary said the First Minister was "tough on nurses, soft on millionaires" during his speech at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow.

Economics

4 d. ago Brits warned against 'rash' pension decisions ahead of new tax rules or face 'costly mistake'

More than half of Brits see their pension as a key part of their legacy plan, but experts have warned against making 'rash' decisions ahead of new inheritance tax rules that are set to be introduced in the UK

Economics

4 d. ago Extra 52,000 dentist appointments for Londoners to help tackle 'Dickensian state of affairs'

Over 52,000 urgent dental appointments are set for London as the Government reveals 700,000 extra slots nationwide to help tackle the dentistry crisis

Politics

4 d. ago Will YOU change your pension plans ahead of the inheritance tax grab?

Pensions are going to become liable for inheritance tax like other assets such as property, savings and investments starting in April 2027.

Economics

5 d. ago Martin Lewis reveals how you can save £200k in inheritance tax

Martin Lewis has shared a “really big benefit” of marriage, revealing how couples can save £200,000 in inheritance tax.

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of Mum and Dad out in force in London property market this Spring, says agent

The high cost of renting and less favourable tax treatment of pensions are fuelling the trend says Winkworth’s

Economics

5 d. ago Influencers to urge young people to not vape as part of UK government campaign

Big Manny and Bodalia will join forces in initiative after numbers of under-18s trying or using vapes soarInfluencers will urge young people not to start vaping as part of a government-funded campaign that will use YouTube and Instagram to highlight health risks.Big Manny, who has 1.6m followers on Instagram, and Bodalia, a doctor and DJ, are joining forces in the first official initiative to try to dissuade under-18s from using e-cigarettes. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Treasury blocks farmers’ proposed compromise over inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

6 d. ago UK Treasury rejects farmers’ proposed compromise on inheritance tax

Government will not back down on reforms outlined at Budget, industry told during meeting with officials

Politics

6 d. ago Davey mucks out and handles calves in latest stunt over farm inheritance tax

The party leader met North Norfolk MP Steff Aquarone and dairy farmers in North Walsham to discuss the Government’s changes to inheritance tax.

Politics

6 d. ago Furious farmers leave Treasury meeting with 'boiling blood' after 'uncaring' Labour ministers refuse to budge on inheritance tax raid

James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, and farming minister Daniel Zeichner spoke with representatives of various countryside groups this morning.

Politics

6 d. ago Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.

Politics