6 h. ago Minister risks fuelling pension pot panic by refusing to rule out Budget raid

Experts have been warning of signs that people are acting to pull money out of retirement funds amid speculation about Rachel Reeves ' plans.

Politics

7 h. ago Starmer knew Mandelson’s appointment was ‘high risk, high reward’, minister says: UK Politics live

PM’s top aide under scrutiny over reports he pushed hard for Labour grandee’s appointment as US ambassador

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22 h. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

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3 d. ago BBC chairman says the corporation needs to appeal to Reform voters

Dr Samir Shah batted away the suggestion that the broadcaster was giving a 'disproportionate' amount of coverage to Nigel Farage's party.

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3 d. ago BBC chairman Tim Davie says the corporation needs to appeal to Reform voters

The director-general admitted to MPs that he could not give a 'categorical assurance' that there will be no further more unsavoury elements to be weeded out.

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3 d. ago BBC boss Tim Davie refuses to rule out any more 'talent abusing their position' in wake of Gregg Wallace and Huw Edwards scandals

The director-general admitted to MPs that he could not give a 'categorical assurance' that there will be no further more unsavoury elements to be weeded out.

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3 d. ago BBC boss Tim Davie admits Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance was an 'antisemitic broadcast' and producers 'made a mistake' airing it

Tim Davie says he cannot give a 'categorical assurance' that there will not be any more scandals to come out about BBC talent in the wake of recent scandals.

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3 d. ago Afghan women left under earthquake rubble by rescuers because of 'no touch' Taliban rule

Just over a week after a deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, hundreds of women remain trapped under the rubble as rescuers 'refuse to touch them' due to the Taliban's rule

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4 d. ago Senior Labour figures tell Keir Starmer to stop making mistakes

Prime minister faces criticism from Emily Thornberry, who highlights risk of ‘handing country to Farage’Keir Starmer has been warned by senior Labour figures to stop making mistakes, before a battle over the party’s deputy leadership and amid fears the government could row back on workers’ rights.As candidates began to jostle to replace Angela Rayner, the prime minister faced public criticism from Emily Thornberry, a potential contender, who said further mistakes from Starmer could lead to having to “hand our country to [Nigel] Farage”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Now, about those tax rises Starmer gathers Cabinet for first meeting after humiliating Rachel Reeves and drafting in left

Keir Starmer's new-look top team will assemble in Downing Street amid fears the ground is being laid for another brutal tax raid at the Autumn Budget.

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1 week ago Government to contact thousands with 'we will remove you' message

The new rule will see asylum seekers 'swiftly and robustly refused'

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1 week ago Manufacturing jobs cut for 10th month in a ROW as bosses fear Budget tax raid

Closely-watched data shows factory headcounts suffering one of their greatest declines since the pandemic last month.

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves plots raid on small businesses with £2billion VAT hike in autumn Budget

Officials are looking at proposals to slash the threshold at which small businesses and sole traders have to register for VAT. Pictured: Rachel Reeves

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2 w. ago UK bank shares fall as fears raised in City over budget tax raid

City traders were reacting to a report from the IPPR which said Rachel Reeves should impose a new bank tax.

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves ‘plots tax raid on landlords’ to help plug £40bn Budget black hole

Chancellor considers applying national insurance to rental income, according to reports

Economics

2 w. ago Eluned Morgan refuses to rule out possible Senedd election deal with Plaid Cymru

The Welsh Labour leader said she is 'keen' to ensure she remains as First Minister as Labour's popularity plummets in the polls

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2 w. ago Peter Andre refuses to rule out return to ITV show as he hints at return

Peter Andre has been open about the possibility of making a return to the reality TV show that made him a household name over 20 years ago

Culture

2 w. ago France faces 'catastrophic' £2.85TRILLION 'debt explosion' meltdown as minister warns country is heading for IMF bailout with Emmanuel Macron's government on the verge of collapse

Eric Lombard, the Economy Minister, issued a stark warning that 'a risk exists' that the IMF will be forced to bail out Paris.

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2 w. ago Shield your pension, savings and property NOW from Rachel Reeves' Budget raid: Time's running out and it's going to be truly nasty, says money guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE... here's what to do

The tax panic season has started in earnest. Summer is far from over, yet speculation is rife as to what damage Rachel Reeves will inflict on our finances in the autumn Budget .

Economics

2 w. ago More than half of job losses since Rachel Reeves' Budget tax raid have been in hospitality sector

Research by UKHospitality, an industry lobby group, showed almost 89,000 jobs have been lost in the hospitality sector since the Budget last October.

Economics