99 m. ago Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now | Gaby Hinsliff

Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loopThe long, hot summer of discontent is finally over. Parliament returned this week if not exactly with a rush of back to school energy, then at least with the sense that the government is now back to fill what was becoming an increasingly dangerous August vacuum.When exhausted ministers retreated to lick their wounds over the summer, Nigel Farage saw his chance and took it, filling the slow news days with encouragement of protesters over asylum seeker accommodation. He was rewarded by polling showing voters now see immigration – the terrain on which Reform UK is palpably desperate to fight an election, because it’s terrain on which Labour can never go far enough to please some supporters without horrifying half the rest – and not a broken economy as Britain’s biggest problem, an impression arguably only reinforced when the government’s first announc...

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19 h. ago Drivers face major update as HMRC rule change hits this month

HMRC is rolling out the new advisory fuel rates this month, with changes due to impact petrol, diesel and electric cars this month

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43 h. ago Even Reform voters now want to unpick this one Brexit measure, shock poll reveals

Exclusive: A YouGov poll has revealed attitudes to Brexit may be changing – even among Nigel Farage’s supporters

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66 h. ago Starmer warned he must shut migrant hotels or face losing Labour voters to Reform

Labour grandee Lord Falconer tells PM to take action over migrant crisis after government won Court of Appeal challenge over Epping hotel

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4 d. ago Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

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4 d. ago Tesla sales fell 40% across Europe in July; Drax shares tumble 10% after FCA launches investigation – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in power generator Drax have tumbled by 10% after it revealed this morning it is being investigated by the City watchdog.Traders drove Drax’s share price down to 630p in early London trading, down from 703.5p last night, following the news that the FCA is probing whether its recent annual reports comply with UK Listing Rules.Meanwhile, possible electricity rate adjustments and higher rice tariffs could raise inflationary pressures over the policy horizon. The Monetary Board observed that domestic demand has held firm. However, the impact of US policies on global trade and investment continue to weigh on global economic activity. This could temper the outlook for the Philippine economy. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Enjoying your holiday Keir? Labour sinks to its lowest poll rating in six years in fresh blow to Starmer

A YouGov poll, published while the Prime Minister enjoys a family holiday abroad, showed just 20 per cent of voters would back Labour at a general election .

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6 d. ago All the ways to slash your energy bill as Ofgem price cap rises again

The Ofgem price cap does not put a limit on how much you can pay for energy - instead, it sets a limit on unit rates for gas and electricity, as well as the standing charges

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6 d. ago Energy bills to rise for millions as new Ofgem price cap announced

The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates of gas and electricity, plus your standing charges - see how it is changing this winter

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6 d. ago Angela Rayner's three homes row is a 'danger' for Labour and 'risks pushing more voters to Reform', says pollster

The Deputy Prime Minister has been dubbed 'Three Pads Rayner' after it emerged she had shelled out £800,000 on a luxury flat in Hove, East Sussex.

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1 week ago Reform serving 'plate of chaos' to voters as deputy council leader, 22, sacked three months into job

Joeseph Boam, 22, was removed from his role after a clash with the Reform leader of Leicestershire County Council

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3 w. ago Only Fools and Horses voted UK’s favourite sitcom – as Farage fans flock to Del Boy

‘No income tax, no VAT’– Del Boy’s manifesto proves a hit with Reform voters in new sitcom poll

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