1 hour ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds in Budget

Labour prime minister under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Economics

2 h. ago The three moments that meant Kemi Badenoch survived her Ides of November and brought the Tories flickering back to life, by DAN HODGES

The transformation in Badenoch's fortunes can be bookmarked by three specific moments. The first was when two unlikely men came riding to her rescue - Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.

Events

3 h. ago Keir Starmer refuses to rule out income tax thresholds freeze at Budget

The Prime Minister dodged questions about the Chancellor’s plans at PMQs

Economics

3 h. ago Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on income tax thresholds ahead of Budget

The Prime Minister declined to answer numerous questions from Kemi Badenoch on the issue.

Economics

21 h. ago Kemi Badenoch warns Labour's addiction to welfare will 'bankrupt Britain'

In a stark pre-Budget assessment, the Conservative leader said Keir Starmer's retreats on welfare would trigger higher taxes for workers in next week's Budget.

Events

31 h. ago Reform UK's Nigel Farage to address the nation today in 'bear the brunt' attack

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will also accuse Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves of planning to increase taxes on working people to fund a bloated benefits bill

Events

34 h. ago 'Checked out' SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn's voting record in the Commons revealed

The SNP Westminster leader has voted just 93 times since July last year - less than Nigel Farage, Kemi Badenoch and all but one of the Scottish MPs.

Politics

45 h. ago UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party

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4 d. ago Two arrested over phone hidden in Commons to reportedly play sex noises during PMQs

Police believe device was deliberately planted near frontbench to disrupt proceedings, prompting heightened security in parliamentPolice have arrested two men in connection with a mobile phone hidden in the House of Commons that was reportedly planted there to play sex noises during prime minister’s questions.The phone was found near the frontbench during a routine sweep of the chamber. It is believed to have been intended to interrupt the keynote weekly showdown between Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch in September. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Personal tax threshold change update as expert issues £843 alert to all workers

The Treasury has appeared to rule out an income tax rise in the 26 November Budget, but extending the current freeze alone would add an extra £843 tax bill to middle earners over the next four years

Economics

5 d. ago Planned income tax rise now set to be scrapped by Rachel Reeves

Her initial plan was expected to see income tax rates increased by 2p but the plans have now reportedly been the subject of a U-turn

Politics

5 d. ago Reeves ditched income tax rise after improved fiscal forecast

Dramatic U-turn ahead of Budget had sparked sell-off in UK government bond market

Politics

5 d. ago Reeves ditched income tax rise after improved UK fiscal forecast

Dramatic U-turn ahead of Budget had sparked sell-off in gilts and pound

Politics

5 d. ago Major update on Rachel Reeves' plan to hike income tax this month

An income tax rise would help her bridge a fiscal black hole estimated by some economists to be as much as £50billion

Politics

5 d. ago How 1million will pay tax for the first time if Budget raid goes ahead – min wage and pensioners will be hit hardest

A MILLION extra people will be dragged into paying income tax if Rachel Reeves presses ahead with a punishing stealth rise, a new report reveals. Pensioners and minimum wage earners face being hit by tax thresholds being frozen for a further two years to help balance the books. Income tax thresholds are frozen until 2028, so...

Economics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer under pressure over future of Morgan McSweeney amid briefing row

Ministers and Labour MPs point finger at PM’s chief of staff over No 10 operation that targeted Wes StreetingUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is facing intense pressure over the future of Morgan McSweeney after the prime minister’s chief of staff was blamed for No 10’s pushback against a possible leadership challenge.After Starmer dodged a question from Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions about whether he had full confidence in his key aide, Downing Street later clarified that he did. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago No 10 says Starmer has confidence in Morgan McSweeney after PM condemns attacks on cabinet members – UK politics live

PM’s spokesperson says he has confidence in his chief of staff after Starmer challenged over ‘toxic culture’ at Downing StreetThe No 10 briefing row is not the only story around this morning. Amy Sedghi is writing a live blog about the ongoing turmoil at the BBC and she has details of Donald Trump saying he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC.In a related development, Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster’s editing of the Trump speech. Robyn Vintner has the story. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers ‘unacceptable’

Starmer defends Wes Streeting at PMQs but dodges question on his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeneyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has condemned as “completely unacceptable” any briefings against cabinet ministers from inside Downing Street as he tried desperately to close a rift at the top of government.Questioned by Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions, Starmer defended Wes Streeting, the health secretary, who was the apparent target of a pre-emptive No 10 push against a feared imminent leadership challenge against the prime minister. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Kemi Badenoch grills Keir Starmer over 'toxic culture' in Downing Street after Wes Streeting denies plot to oust PM: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest from the Commons as Keir Starmer faces off against Kemi Badenoch as Labour frontbencher Wes Streeting denies a plot to topple the Prime Minister.

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7 d. ago Starmer says any attack on his cabinet is ‘completely unacceptable’ and adds Streeting is doing a great job – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch probes Starmer over ‘toxic culture’ at Downing Street The No 10 briefing row is not the only story around this morning. Amy Sedghi is writing a live blog about the ongoing turmoil at the BBC and she has details of Donald Trump saying he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC.In a related development, Reform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary about the party amid a row over the broadcaster’s editing of the Trump speech. Robyn Vintner has the story. Continue reading...

Politics